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Nathan Ocegueda
Bio
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with a strong background in program operations, utilization review, and performance improvement. Focused on building structured, outcome-driven treatment systems aligned with medical necessity and payer standards.
Credentials: CSAC, MBA
Years of Experience: 16 Years
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