Michael Sinel, MD

Dr. Michael Sinel graduated from State University New York at Downstate Medical Center (MD degree); completed his residency at Cornell University Medical Center & Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York; and served as director of outpatient physical medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. As an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, he was also privileged to work closely with chiropractors, and owned several medical / chiropractic integrative clinics. The owner of Physician Therapeutics (https://www.medicalfoods.com), Dr. Sinel is passionate about reducing the side effects of pharmaceuticals by bringing safe, scientifically proven encapsulated medical foods as natural alternatives for pain, sleep, obesity, neuropathy, fatigue and cognitive decline.

Previous Articles

Dietary Management of Disease & Chronic Pain: A New Frontier
April 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 04)
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

It’s a new year and many chiropractors are evaluating what will enhance their respective practices, particularly as it relates to their bottom line. One of the most common questions I get is: “Do I need to be credentialed to bill insurance, and what are the best plans to join?” It’s a loaded question – but one every DC ponders. Whether you're already in-network or pondering whether to join, here's what you need to know.

Samuel A. Collins
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor

A 36-year-old female presented on Nov. 18, 2025, with lumbar pain and left lower extremity radiculopathy. Following a comprehensive history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation to assess anatomical and biomechanical factors, an immediate lumbar MRI was ordered due to the patient’s radiculopathic symptoms and clinical findings.

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM; Timothy Clare, DC, FPSC(C)
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap

What happens when best practices for patient care fall outside what guidelines endorse or insurance will cover? More importantly, how can clinicians ethically and effectively integrate non-reimbursed services that improve function, reduce disability and support long-term outcomes? These are not just clinical questions; they are economic and policy challenges that directly affect practice viability and patient access.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS