An expert in the areas of billing, auditing, appeals and regulatory compliance, Noel serves as Chief Compliance at ACU-Serve, where he is responsible for maintaining the company’s corporate compliance program. He also offers audit defense and policy-specific education and guidance to ACU-Serve’s existing clients, representing multiple suppliers in all types of Medicare audits and appeals, from the initial request to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and in some cases, the Department of Appeals Board. Noel has over 18 years in the DMEPOS industry working in Intake, Billing and Compliance Departments throughout his tenure. Noel also helps DMEPOS providers navigate the complex terrain of reimbursement and profitability of potential products, with an eye toward helping them grow their business compliantly. He also serves as SME in litigation support on DMEPOS billing and compliance. Noel received a Juris Masters (JM) Degree, from Florida State University College of Law, with a concentration in Health Care Regulation. He was voted BOC’s 2023 Certificant of Year for his outstanding contributions to the profession, including commitments to service, research and outreach.