Dr. Joshua L Rice, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
4903 WEST PICO BLVD STE 101, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Joshua L Rice
Dr. Joshua Rice is a board-certified internist, pulmonologist, and critical care medicine specialist serving as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1995 and completed a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center. Dr. Rice has over 30 years of experience and provides workers' compensation medical-legal evaluations, drawing on his extensive expertise in internal medicine and pulmonary disease for injured workers in the Los Angeles area.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1995
- Fellowship - Pulmonary and Critical Care, New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center, 2001
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Los Angeles County
Dr. Joshua L Rice serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Joshua L Rice evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Joshua L Rice's office located?
Dr. Joshua L Rice's office is located at 4903 WEST PICO BLVD STE 101, Los Angeles, CA 90019. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Joshua L Rice's board certifications?
Dr. Joshua L Rice holds the following board certifications: Board Certified - Internal Medicine, Board Certified - Pulmonary Disease, Board Certified - Critical Care Medicine, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Joshua L Rice's education and training background?
Dr. Joshua L Rice's training includes: MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1995; Fellowship - Pulmonary and Critical Care, New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center, 2001. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Joshua L Rice have?
Dr. Joshua L Rice has approximately 31 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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