S. Steven Baker, DC, FACO — Rincon Chiropractic
Areas of Expertise: Medical Evaluators — IME‑QME
Curriculum Vitae of
Samuel Steven Baker, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.B.F.P., D.A.B.C.C.
DOB: 12/27/1952
Undergraduate Education
Weatherford Junior College, 1970-1972
University of Texas at Arlington, 1973
(U.S. Coast Guard, 1974-1980)
University of New Mexico, 1982
Professional Education
Life Chiropractic College, 1982-1985 Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude
Brenau University, 1984-1985 Physiotherapy
Los Angeles Chiropractic College, 1987-1990 Orthopedic Certification
Diplomate of American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (#2428), October 1993
Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (#2445), October 1993
Logan College of Chiropractic, 1998 Forensic Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Professionals (#99-0005), April 1999
National University of Health Sciences, 2001, Consulting Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants (#117), November 2002
Continuing Education
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, 1986
Chiropractic Orthopedist Diplomate Program, 1987-1990
Impairment Rating, May 1990 (3rd ed.), August 1998 (4th ed.), Sept 2005 (5th ed.), July 2015 (6th ed.)
Impairment Rating Certification, 1990, 1998, 2005, 2015
Functional Restoration of the Low Back, 1991
Whiplash, Spinal Trauma, and Soft Tissue Injury, 1993
Claims/Records Reviews, 1994
M.R.I. — review, 1995
Soft Tissue Rehabilitation, 1995
Chiropractic Forensic Diplomate Program, 1998
Coursework: Chiropractic Awareness of Clinical and Legal Applications
Introduction to Forensic Chiropractic
Federal Rules Applicable to Forensic Chiropractic
Forensic Clinical Evaluation and Reporting Process
Forensic Investigation and Risk Management
Impairment Rating Certification, AMA Guides-4th ed.
Functional Capacity and Disability Systems,
Application of DSM-IV Criteria for the Forensic Examiner
Application of Forensic Evidence and Integration
Evaluation for Work Functional Capacity, 1998
Management of Common Conditions of the Upper Extremity, 1999
Risk Management for the Consultant, 2000
Chiropractic Management of Headaches, 2000
Utilization Review and Quality Assurance, Course Chairman, 2001
Coursework: Utilization Review and Quality Assurance for the Chiropractic Specialist
Literature Review, Critique, and Research Design
Outcome Assessment
Behavioral Science Applications in Disability Evaluation
Claims Review/Reporting and Independent Medical Evaluation
Honing the Skills of an Expert, 2002
Clinical Application of Evidence-Based / Best Evidence Practice Concepts, 2003
HIPAA Compliance Training, 2003
Management of Knee Injuries, 2004
Ethics/Protecting, Promoting, Regulating, 2004
Record Keeping, 2004
Connecting the Dots-4th Annual Forensics Workshop, 2004
Using the Best Evidence to Guide Clinical Decision Making, 2005
Crash into Vehicular Trauma: A Medico-legal Perspective, 2006
Critiquing the Evidence for Chiropractic Clinical Practices, 2006
Improving Decision Making Skills for the Independent Examiner and Case Reviewer, 2007
Rehabilitation and Active Care, 2008
Sexual misconduct in-service training, AZ Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 2008
Pediatric Examination, Conditions, & Abuse/Neglect, 2009
Evidence Based Rehabilitation, 2010
Knowledge and Skill Building for the Chiropractic Expert, 2011
Scapular Dyskinesis: Are You Getting the Cold Shoulder from Your Patients? 2013
Electronic Health Record Keeping and Documentation for the Chiropractic Physician, 2014
Chiropractic Imaging, 2017
Boundary Training for the Chiropractic Physician, 2018
Professional Licenses
Chiropractic (#4082), Arizona, 1985
Physiotherapy (#1984), Arizona, 1985 (Updated to Physical Medicine Modalities and Therapeutic Procedures)
Professional Affiliations
American Chiropractic Association
Ethics Committee, member, 2016-2017
Governor's Advisory Cabinet, 2003-current
Ethical Practice Committee, 2006-12/2017, Chairman 3/2014-12/2017
Council on Forensic Sciences, 1999-current
ACA Code of Ethics Task Force, 2007
ACA Informed Consent Policy Task Force, 2008
ACA Documentation Manual Task Force, 2010-2017
ACA Coding Manual Workgroup, 2014-2017
Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists
American Board of Forensic Professionals, Chairman
American College of Chiropractic Consultants
Council on Chiropractic Education, Councilor, 1/2014-present
Governance Review Task Force, 3/2014-7/2014
Council Development Committee, 1/2014-1/2015 & 1/2018-present
Council Finance Committee, Chairman, 1/2015-1/2018
Council Executive Committee, 1/2015-1/2018
Practice History
Eastside Chiropractic 902 S. Kolb, Tucson, Arizona, 1985 — 1990
1159 N. Craycroft, Tucson, Arizona, 1990 — 1992
Himmelstein Chiropractic, PC 6655 E. 22nd St., Tucson, Arizona, 1992 — 1995
Steven Baker, DC, PC 6655 E. 22nd St., Tucson, Arizona, 1995 — 1997
Rincon Chiropractic Associates, PLLC 5001 E. 5th St., Tucson, Arizona, 1997 – 2013
Rincon Chiropractic Associates, PLLC 1615 N Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ, 2014-2018
Rincon Chiropractic Associates, PLLC 2122 N Craycroft, #112, Tucson, AZ, 2018-present
Compliance Management Consultants, LLC 5001 E. 5th St., Tucson, Arizona, 2009-2013
Compliance Management Consultants, LLC 1615 N Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ, 2014-2018
Compliance Management Consultants, LLC 2122 N. Craycroft, #112, Tucson, AZ 2018-present
Professional Services
Attending Chiropractic Physician USA Olympic Track & Field Trials, 1992
Landmark HealthCare, Inc., Chiropractic Review & Advisory Committee, Member, 1996 — 1997
Care Advantage of Arizona, I.P.A., Board of Directors, President, 2001
Care Advantage of Arizona, I.P.A.., Utilization Management & Quality Assurance Committee Chairman, 1998 — 2001
American Board of Forensic Professionals, President, 1997 — Present
Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Chiropractic Investigative Consultant, 11/1/2003-9/1/2004, 7/1/2009-12/2018
Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Vice-Chairman, 9/2004-7/2009
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part IV Committee Member—6/2007-6/2009
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV Examiner, 5/2005-5/2010
Compliance Management Consultants, LLC, Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners' approved monitor, 2010-2018
Presentations
“Chiropractic Care in Soft-Tissue Injuries,” presented at the 5th Annual Insurance Adjustment & Investigation Seminar, Tucson, Arizona, 1997
“Controversies in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain,” presented to the American Academy of Pain Management, sponsored by The American Medical Association, Phoenix, Arizona, 1998
“Strategies & Pitfalls for Testifying in Deposition, Arbitration, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Workers Compensation Forums” presented to the American College of Chiropractic Consultants, American Board of Forensic Professionals, and the American Board of Medical Consultants, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2000.
“Utilization Review and Quality Assurance for the Chiropractic Specialist”, Course Chairman, 2001
“Is There Credible Evidence to Support the use of SEMG in Chiropractic Care?” presented to the American College of Chiropractic Consultants and American Board of Forensic Professionals, Albuquerque, NM, 2002
“Ethical Responsibilities and Constraints” presented to the American College of Chiropractic Consultants, 2003.
“Application of Forensic Techniques by an Independent Investigator” presented to the College on Forensic Sciences, 2004.
“Practice Guidelines, Electrical Neurodiagnostic Testing, Digital Motion X-Rays, Spinal Sonography” presented to the 6th Annual IASIU Convention, 2004
“Applying the Best Evidence to the Clinical Case/Peer Review” presented to the American College of Chiropractic Consultants, 2005
“Independent Medical Examiner Forensic Activities and Interaction with Chiropractic Licensing Boards” presented to the College on Forensic Sciences, 2005
“Primer for the Case Review and Independent Medical Examination” presented to the American College of Chiropractic Consultants, 2007
“The Role of a Chiropractic Regulatory Board in Fraud Prevention”, IASIU, 9/2008
“A Wheat vs. Chaff Approach to Fraud”, North Carolina Chiropractic Association, 10/2008
“Informed Consent and Adverse Event Potentials: Identifying Thresholds for Informing Risk and Obtaining Informed Consent” panel participant. Council on Forensic Sciences, 10/2010
“Who, What, Why, How of Specific Coding Issues” AZ Board of Chiropractic Examiners educational review of billing and coding: rehabilitation modalities and therapies, Kinesio-taping and strapping, 4/14/2011.
“Medical Testimony: it is not about winning or losing, it is about the process; strategies to succeed.” American College of Chiropractic Consultants, 10/2011.
“White Hats vs. Black Hats: How to tell the Difference” on behalf of the American Chiropractic Association. National Insurance Crime Bureau Task Force Symposium, 4/30/2013.
"Fraud or Foolishness” on behalf of the American Chiropractic Association. International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) 28th annual seminar, 9/10/2013, and the Oregon Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units, 10/25/2013.
Publications
“What advice would you give to another chiropractor whose boss or partner engages in unethical activities that could damage the reputation of chiropractic?” guest opinion, ACA News, Sept. 2007
“Walking the Line: Ethics and Profit”, guest opinion, ACA News, November 2007
Code of Ethics, American Chiropractic Association, co-author, September 20, 2007
Informed Consent Policy, American Chiropractic Association, co-author, May 2008
Letters to the Editor, Jahn et al. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2009; 8: 90-91 “Should the chiropractic profession embrace the doctrine of informed consent?” Lehman et al. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2008; 7:107-114.