California Physician Contract Application (Independent Medical Reviewer) is a process that enables independent medical reviewers to review and evaluate medical services provided to California patients. It is an independent review process that assesses the quality and appropriateness of medical services provided to California patients, and is based on existing standards of practice in the medical field. Types of California Physician Contract Application (Independent Medical Reviewer) include: Physician Evaluation of Medical Services, Medical Record Review, Cost Containment Review, and Clinical Quality Assurance Review. These reviews are conducted by independent medical reviewers who are licensed physicians in the state of California.