Independent Medical Examination
Comprehensive Independent Medical Evaluations
Independent Medical Examinations are conducted when an individual has been injured and needs an objective, third-party medical exam to confirm the extent of their injuries. Kevin Trangle & Associates offers highly detailed assessments, a thorough review of the literature and continuing professional support to case managers and attorneys. Below is an abridged list of services relating to our Independent Medical Examinations (IME) that have been beneficial in providing individuals, corporations, case managers or attorneys with a more thorough medical examination.
Areas of Focus
Workers' Compensation:
- Extent of Impairment
- Maximum Medical Improvement
- Determination of Treatment Status
- Permanent Partial Impairment (AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th, 5th, 6th Editions)
- Permanent Total Impairment
- Claims Allowance Issues
- Industrial Commission Examinations
Motor Vehicle Accident:
- Extent of Impairment and Injuries
- Appropriateness of Treatment
- Future Employability and Work Status
Managed Care Organizations:
- Dispute Resolution
- Extent of Impairment
- Return to Work
- Claim Allowance
Vocational Assessment:
- Return-to-Work Likelihood
- Employability Level
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Med-Legal Articles
Risk of Cipro-Induced Achilles Tendinopathy and Rupture
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Indoor Mold-Related Illness
The issue of mold-related health problems, and in particular Stachybotrys (“black mold”), is a controversial one. There are known health ...
Discussion on Metal Working Fluid Exposure Limits
Inhalation of Metal Working Fluid (MWF) mists that exceed OSHA levels can cause irritation of the lungs, throat and nose. ...
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Medical Bill Review
In this video, Dr. Kevin Trangle explains medical billing and the involvement of medical experts in performing an audit and medical bill review.
What Our Clients Say
Robert Blackham
“I am more than confident in advising my clients on certification or rejection of claims when I have the solid and sound expertise of Dr. Trangle as a component in my analysis. Dr. Trangle’s independence and objectivity give me the confidence I need to analyze and assist my clients and their employees in the most critical medical aspects of their claims.”
Jim Norris
“Dr. Trangle has assisted us in managing our OSHA recordables, lost time injuries and improving the health of our workforce. We have enjoyed outstanding success, record low recordable injuries, more than 5 million labor hours of no lost time injuries, and receipt of the OSHA VPP award.”
Christopher Wincek
“Few IME providers have the skills for complex environmental and toxicology cases, which require thorough analysis, grounded research and well thought out reports. Kevin Trangle & Associates has the expertise that our clients require. Our firm works with them regularly, and the results have been outstanding.”
Donald E. Lampert
“Kevin Trangle & Associates truly understands Workers’ Compensation. Their independent medical examinations focus on the interaction of medical and legal concepts. Kevin Trangle & Associates’ reports address issues directly, as well as being properly researched and well written. Kevin Trangle & Associates has been of enormous assistance to my clients over the years.”
Joseph C. Derosa
“I have asked Dr. Trangle to provide his expert opinion in several cases which posed very complicated medical issues. In each case, Dr. Trangle’s opinions were well supported and well reasoned. Reports were provided on a timely basis and were detail oriented.”
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