Observation Unit Expert Witnesses
Observation unit expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on observation unit. The observation unit expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Family Medicine and Hospital Administration.
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Alexander N Kim, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CHCQM-PHYADV, ACPA-C
UR, Standard of Care, & Compliance Expert
Asclepius Medical
Webster Groves, Missouri
Hospital Administration, Family Medicine
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Physician Advisor, Expert Witness, Medical-Legal Consultant, Standard of Care Analysis, Medical Necessity, Utilization Review (UR), Denial Management, Peer Review, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Medicare Two-Midnight Rule, CMS Regulations, Inpatient status, Urgent Care, Telemedicine, Observation Unit
I am Dr. Alexander Kim, DO, MBA, FAAFP, CHCQM-PHYADV, ACPA-C , a dually board-certified physician in Family Medicine (ABFM and AOBFP) dedicated to providing objective, evidence-based analysis for complex medical-legal cases. My expertise is built upon extensive experience in clinical practice, healthcare operations, and utilization management, making me a valuable resource for attorneys. I hold specialized credentials, including certification in Healthcare Quality and Management (CHCQM-PHYADV) and Certified Expertise in Physician Advising, Utilization Review (UR), and Clinical Documentation Integrity (ACPA-C) , which inform my deep understanding of Medical Necessity and Regulatory Compliance. Specifically, I evaluate cases involving Inpatient vs. Observation Status, Admission/Discharge Criteria, the application of InterQual/Milliman standards , and adherence to CMS Regulations, including the Medicare Two-Midnight Rule. My background encompasses serving as a Physician Advisor to majo...
