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May 12, 2026 #8,267  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
Compression Socks the Gold Standard for Foot & Ankle Edema: CA Podiatrist
If you’ve noticed that whenever the temperature starts to rise, so does the swelling in your feet and ankles, then you should know that you’re not alone. Pegah Panirian, DPM, a podiatrist at The Feet Institute of Los Angeles, told HuffPost that heat affects circulation and fluid balance in the body, which is the main reason why lower extremity swelling is more common in hot weather. “Heat dilates blood vessels, especially in your extremities like your feet and ankles, which causes more blood to [pool] into those areas, and that can lead to fluid from your blood leaking into the surrounding tissue of your vessels,” Dr. Panirian said.
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She noted that the body’s tendency to retain water in warm temperatures to avoid dehydration and regulate its internal temperature can also contribute to foot and ankle puffiness. “Gravity adds to this problem, because obviously our feet are the lowest points of our body [and] gravity will naturally draw fluid downward, and into our feet and ankles,” Dr. Panirian added. Panirian called compression socks “the gold standard” when it comes to managing foot and ankle swelling, but also acknowledged that in the summertime, they might not be the most comfortable thing to wear.
Source: Tessa Flores, HuffPost [5/10/26]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses Flat Feet
Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about the arch of their foot — how high it is, how low it is — that is, until foot or ankle pain becomes a problem. “When you’re born, you have flat feet,” said Nicole Nicolosi, DPM, a foot and ankle surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, adding that children tend to develop an arch between the ages of 7 and 10. “You can have a flat foot and live a long and happy life without any issues,” Dr. Nicolosi explained.
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That said, certain issues can be signs of health problems in folks with flat feet. “Because of your flat foot, it kind of alters your mechanics — the way you walk — so you’re more prone to arthritis, for example, in your knees and your hips,” she said. So, the pain may not be limited to your foot and ankle. “Everywhere down the line, everything’s connected,” Dr. Nicolosi said. “Orthotics are pretty mainstay for flat feet because they have an arch support,” said Nicolosi, which helps alleviate the tendon that supports your arch and helps put your foot in the correct alignment so you don’t end up with arthritis or gait abnormalities.
Source: Jillian Wilson, Life [5/8/26]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
7 Coding Mistakes That are Quietly Costing Your Practice
Revenue loss in primary care is often driven by everyday coding and documentation habits. These seven common mistakes can lead to reduced legitimate reimbursement without physicians realizing it.
1. Undercoding E/M visits out of habit
Many primary care physicians still select lower-level evaluation and management (E/M) codes based on long-standing habits rather than current guidelines.
Under current rules, office and outpatient E/M levels are determined by medical decision-making or total time on the date of the encounter. When documentation supports moderate or higher complexity but a lower code is chosen out of caution, practices may consistently underbill for care that is fully compliant.
Source: Austin Littrell, Physicians Practice [12/15/25]
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| FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY | |
What Are Your Chances of an IRS Audit? 15 Audit Red Flags
These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
9. Failing to report certain professional earnings as self-employment income
Some limited partners and LLC members who don't file Schedule SE or pay self-employment tax are on the IRS's radar. The agency has an ongoing audit campaign involving the issue of when limited partners and LLC members in professional service industries owe self-employment tax on their distributive share of the firm's income.
In 2017, the Tax Court ruled that members of a law firm organized as a limited liability company and who actively participated in the LLC's operations and in management weren't mere investors and were liable for self-employment taxes. Just last year, the Tax Court decided that limited partners who actively participate in a limited partnership could owe self-employment tax. That case involved a hedge fund. LLC and LP owners in law, medicine, consulting, accounting, architecture, and other professional service sectors are being eyed by IRS examiners, who have been conducting audits over the past few years.
Source: Joy Taylor, Kiplinger
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (LICENSING ISSUES) | |
From: Robert Kornfeld, DPM
Dr. Samuel Makanjuola brings up a decades old issue. It’s not just the 10 years he has been in practice. It’s the almost 46 years since I graduated NYCPM. But here is what is interesting about podiatry. When we prescribe NSAIDs, are we treating the foot? No, we are not. We are treating the immune system. Same when we prescribe steroids. When we prescribe narcotic analgesics, are we treating the foot? No we are not. We are treating the CNS. I can cite many more examples. Of course, we can only do these things in relation to podiatric pathology, but we are absolutely allowed, on a legal level, to treat systemically in order to address the pathology we are licensed to treat.
We’ve been halfway there for decades. Yet, the people we have appointed for all of these years as the spokespersons of this profession seem to have only been able to keep us stuck. So I took a different track. If I’m licensed to suppress the CNS, the immune system, alter the microbiome with antibiotics, and...
Editor's note: Dr. Kornfeld's extended-length letter appears here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS ( CODING & BILLING Q&As FROM CODINGHELPLINE.COM) | |
From: Lawrence Kosova, DPM
Dr. Freedman, this is an excellent response on many levels. In the medical AI community, this is all discussed and dissected. I was at a Becker's Healthcare meeting last year in Chicago with just about every hospital and administrator in the US. I listened to a panel for Cleveland Clinic and a few other hospitals and they went over their implementation of AI, starting with AI scribe to coding etc. If done correctly, the results are impressive and the adaptation from the doctors are impressive. The system I am involved with has Beth Israel's entire hospital system with close to 5,000 physicians, but a pilot study has to be implemented to address the extensive list you wrote about. This doesn't happen overnight with many pitfalls in between, but honestly, those are becoming much less with experience. But this is at a hospital level.
When lecturing, I address the physician private clinic situation where everything still applies, but addressing workflow and efficiency is key. Not all AI scribes and systems are the same. The built-in AI, regardless of company implemented, seems to be poor. Then the doctor thinks all systems are the same. They are not. I was just at my GI at a major hospital in Chicago and the system is so poor very few are using it. That's a shame. Yes, each doctor has to review their own notes regardless of technology implemented. Also, doctors should not be using "open" AI systems like many of the knowns Chats. This can leave them exposed to legal issues. Closed systems tend to protect against that. I also hope the patients are signing written consents and not verbal ones before use in the office setting.
Lawrence Kosova, DPM, Chicago, IL
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RE: Quality of Podiatric Residents
From: H. David Gottlieb, DPM
I recently completing a site visit of a podiatric residency program that is sponsored by a Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital. They have over 700 residents in total, encompassing all medical and surgical disciplines including podiatric medicine and surgery. I found this to have been an exciting evaluation.
The MD attendings from every specialty commented on how eager, capable, and knowledgeable the podiatric residents are. In fact, they all said that the podiatry residents were equal to, and better in some respects, than the MD residents. The most frequent comment voiced was that they wished the podiatry residents were on their service all the time. I do not find this to have been eye-opening as I already know the talent that our residents have, even if some of the readers of this newsletter refuse to believe it.
H. David Gottlieb, DPM, Columbia, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Kenneth Meisler, DPM
One of the doctors who responded to this mentioned that curettes are one of the instruments frequently stolen. I have found that thin lightweight instruments like a curette, scalpel handle, or a very small nail splitter can frequently be left in the debris tray and thrown out by mistake. In 51 years of practice, I don't think we've caught anyone stealing instruments, although I'm sure it has happened. I think many more have been accidentally thrown out.
Kenneth Meisler, DPM, NY, NY
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RE: Kudos to Bryan Groleau
From: David S. Wolf, DPM
Kudos to Bryan Groleau, Director of Clinical Education at Medi USA. I have recently had a patient at our Homeless Clinic with severe secondary bilateral lymphedema (from chemotherapy) who was in dire need of compression dressings.
Bryan was kind enough to donate numerous samples of their Circaid inelastic adjustable compression wraps, not just for her, but for our other patients who are at the mercy of the street. These are the kind of acts of generosity that make a real difference to our underserved and uninsured population.
David S. Wolf, DPM, Retired, Houston, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Dr. Kenneth Goldstein
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE | |
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Full-service, pre-war building offering a medical co-op office 60th Street/Park Avenue adjacent. Prime location in a landmark building w/24-hr doorman & elevator. Ideal for medical, wellness, or professional use. Current retiring podiatrist offering option to acquire established patient list. Flexible layout with reception, waiting area, and (2) exam rooms Easily accessible via all major public transportation. Expanding your practice or launching a new, this space offers unmatched convenience, credibility, and potential. bpqdpm@aol.com Cell 917 685 2898.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - FREDERICK MD
established practice looking to sell this practice has been in existence for more than 30 years and the owner is looking to be able to retire to slow down and retire Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in-house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS, GEORGIA
A very busy, well -established practice for sale. Well known in the community. 40 year-old practice. Referral from all the surrounding physicians and the hospital. Owner is retiring. Email musse53@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS GA
Thirty year established podiatry practice with solid revenue and referral base, loyal patients, and seamless transition. Seller will continue to practice to ease transition. Located in a vibrant medical market near desirable Watkinsville, offering excellent quality of life. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Amazing opportunity for an Immediate, Full-time associate position opening for busy, growing, multi-location podiatry group in Colorado Springs, CO. Board eligible/certified preferred. Competitive compensation, health insurance, 401k. Please send CV to: Footdoctor8088@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations seeking highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation, benefits package, and generous sign-on bonus offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing Podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as the opportunity for working into a partnership. Compensation is personal productivity commission based, however, please do not let that deter you! This is a busy and well established practice where, once hired, you can start seeing patients immediately. There is a $1000 sign on bonus. Please respond to : DrBob272@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH TEXAS – MCALLEN/HARLINGEN
Opportunity to join market leader in South Texas. Multiple offices, multiple doctors. Offices are fully staffed and opportunity for growth. The ideal candidate will be surgically trained and has a desire to deliver compassionate care. Competitive salary and benefit package. Opportunity for partnership. Contact: yourpracticenow@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – MANHATTAN
Rare opportunity to join a well-established, thriving practice in the heart of Manhattan. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive clinical environment. Board-eligible or board-certified candidates required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Qualified and ambitious candidates are encouraged to email their CV to nycfootdoctors@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Well established and busy practice seeking full-time associate physician for multiple office locations in the Philadelphia suburbs (Mainline, Chester, Delaware County). Seeking a hard-working podiatrist with a collaborative and comprehensive approach to patient care. Must be comfortable in all aspects of foot and ankle care from routine care to forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board Qualified/Certified preferred. Competitive salary, production bonuses, and benefits included. Please email CV to Randi Williams: randi@hmfaa.com
PT AND FT MOBILE POSITIONS - ORLANDO, TAMPA, FT. MYERS, JAACKSONVILLE, PANHANDLE
Responsible DPM/NP/PA team players. Home visits, ILF/ALF/Rehab. Paid travel. No call. No ER. Half days or 9-5. Weekends optional. Autonomy. Potential commission up to $230K+/yr based on availability and performance. Serious FL licensed applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
PODIATRIST (NON-SURGICAL) | FLEXIBLE · REMOTE + FIELD VISITS · FULL TIME OR PART TIME
POD Health is seeking an entrepreneurial Podiatrist for a flexible hybrid role (home visits, clinic, events, telehealth). Choose full-time or part-time (2–3 days/week) with a schedule tailored to you. Join a fast-growing organization entering a new market, deliver exceptional patient-centered care, and shape an innovative service line. Learn more and apply now: https://podhealth.bamboohr.com/careers/430
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK & TN
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NORTH SCOTTSDALE/SUN CITY, ARIZONA
An established podiatry practice in the North Scottsdale and Sun City area is seeking a full-time, motivated, and compassionate podiatrist to join our team. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. To apply, please submit your CV to: manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Seeking associate position as part of a multi-location practice providing care in Orange County, CA. Must be motivated, honest and hard working. The practice is well rounded with all aspects of foot and ankle care. Base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to rjspencer11@gmail.com
JOIN OUR TEAM – PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN COLORADO
The Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies seeks a board-certified podiatrist to join our established Foot & Ankle team. This full-time, clinic-focused role emphasizes diabetic foot and wound care, with surgical management of foot conditions and paid call across multiple hospitals. Expect 3,000+ annual clinic encounters and 200+ surgical cases. Position will include performing hospital consults and ongoing participation with podiatry weekday/weekend call rotation at multiple hospitals (paid call). Surgical management of diabetes-related foot conditions is required. OCR is a private, physician-owned medical group with nearly 100 providers, including 49 physicians. To learn more visit orthohealth.com Send CVs to Andrea Pennington at marketing@orthohealth.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST – ST. LOUIS, MO
Join Feet for Life Centers and Mid County Surgery Center, a well-established 30+ year surgical podiatry practice in St. Louis. Our integrated practice features an on-site surgery center equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including 2 ESWT machines, Arthrex Mini Scope, FAST Coblation System, and multiple nail lasers. Partnered with Clean Spa, a medically supervised pedicure facility, we offer a strong referral network and a patient-focused environment supported by a loyal, experienced staff. Seeking an associate with surgical training, on track for ABPS board certification, and an interest in wound care or subspecialty development. Manageable hours with no hospital call. Visit www.feetforlife.com and www.cleanspa.com, and apply to DrHorwitz.Consulting@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL TIME or PART TIME - BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Full schedule from day one. Good variety of pathology, seasoned staff and ancillaries including MRI, US, Vein Services, CT, Pathology, etc. Excellent for surgical boards cases. Competitive salary/ productivity bonus/signing bonus/ benefits. Desirable community. Long-term opportunity. FL License required. Bilingual and ABFAS/ ABPM BQ/BC preferred. Please send cover letter and CV to alopez@certifiedfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position – $150K or competitive PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART TIME – FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY
Well established busy group practice seeking a part-time associate 2-3 days a week, with full-time potential, in Freehold, NJ. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE – MARYLAND
Bel Air, Maryland. Join an established practice with immediate volume, diverse clinical and surgical cases, with strong referral flow driven by an in-house marketing team. Open to new grads and experienced physicians. Competitive salary, 401(k), relocation costs covered. Apply: drjayseidel@gmail.com / 410.905.5496
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ARKANSAS
DPM wanted for a thriving central Arkansas practice. Office location already well established. You will be a colleague, not an Associate. Immediate opening. Arkansas is STILL a great place to practice. Looking for a long-term arrangement. Email: raddpm@gmail.com with DPM position in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE IN MARYLAND
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Busy podiatry office seeking full or part-time surgically-trained podiatrist. Office and wound care-based practice with hospital in and outpatient settings and surgery center affiliation. Located in the Hudson Valley, 50 minutes north of NYC near major highways. Competitive salary depending on experience. Please forward resume to Office@cappapodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SAVANNAH, GA
Great opportunity for surgery BC/BQ podiatrist, ABFAS required for hospital staff. Significant podiatry void here as several docs recently left the area. A high growth area, demand far outweighs the supply of podiatry providers. Set up for a motivated physician to succeed and grow. Email CV: thomaslegacki@gmail.com, phone: 276-620-4772.
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, with benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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