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The Voice of Podiatrists
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October 28, 2021 #7,069  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
NY/NJ Podiatrist Warns Against TikTok Fad of Lidocaine Spray to Feet
If you're wondering how a spray designed to relieve muscle and joint pain can help make your favorite stilettos feel less tortuous, allow a podiatrist to explain. "Lidocaine spray is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin," says Hillary Brenner, DPM, a podiatrist based in New York and New Jersey. "It helps ease pain by simply numbing the pain receptors in the foot." So, if it sounds a little bit scary to hear TikTokers note that their feet "instantly go numb" upon applying the spray, Dr. Brenner says that's exactly why you probably don't want to try this trick for yourself. "I'm not a fan of using this product to ease pain when wearing heels," she explains. "There is a reason we have pain receptors in our feet."
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Using such a spray and, in turn, ignoring those signals can potentially lead to minor issues, such as blisters; it may also cause you to "miss signs of developing stress fractures," says Brenner. She also notes that disregarding the pain receptors in the feet can also increase your chances of developing corns and calluses, which are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure.
Source: Arielle Tschinkel, Shape [10/26/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
MN Podiatrist Discusses Calluses
According to Conway McLean, DPM, "Calluses are one of the most common foot skin complaints experienced by people of all ages. They often become a greater problem with time, as the skin learns to make callus better, over the years. Heart function decreases so that the skin gets less blood, tissues not as healthy. The years of pressure at the site of a callus often have consequences to the tissues composing the skin. Learning how to care for a mild but consistent callus can prevent it from ever becoming a significant one."
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"They can disappear when the source of the irritation and pressure are addressed, identified, and accommodated. Whether it's shoe modifications or prescription foot orthoses (custom arch supports), innumerable, time-tested methods for alleviating, or at least minimizing, the long-term effects of chronic calluses are available. The site of the lesion, that would be the callus, determines the most appropriate specialist to see about the condition," says Dr. McLean.
Source: Mining Journal [10/26/31]
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VA Podiatrist Joins Alexandria Podiatry Associates
Sam Mark, DPM has recently joined Alexandria Podiatry Associates in Alexadria, VA. Dr. Mark earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Mark completed his podiatric residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | |
Aussie Podiatrist Launches Children’s Orthotics Line
Podiatrist Stacey Keating has developed an online program to complement her pre-fabricated orthotic range Kidzoles. Their designs are staged for growth and development while simultaneously preventing and managing common pain pathways in children. The heel pain program comes with a 40-day, money back guarantee of results.
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Many parents don’t know that a poor foot position can make their child’s feet sore, tired, and even painful now and into their adult life. Kidzoles is the first range of children’s orthotic insoles that aims to understand developmental stages of a child’s foot and support optimum position while they grow.
Source: GetNews [10/25/21]
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Several times a week, PM News posts an entire article from a recent issue of our partner, Podiatry Management Magazine. Please note that the views expressed in Podiatry Management Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of PM News or Barry Block.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Top Six Ways to Increase Patient Visits
Patient visits have a direct impact on the success of your independent practice. Here are six tips from the experts to put into action.
1. Focus on Your Schedule - All too often, practices create barriers in their appointment schedule, with slots reserved for certain purposes or patients being cancelled and rescheduled willy-nilly, according to author and consultant Elizabeth Woodcock. Your scheduler is your director of new business development; develop a schedule with slots for "short" and "long" appointments, easing the ability for him to appoint patients. If "pre-designated" slots are not filled with the intended patients with 72 hours to go, open the slot up to any patient.
Remember, physician time is your practice's most precious asset. Accept same-day appointments; overbook the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. slots to account for no-shows. Most importantly, don't ever bump patients, or they will bump you.
Source: Lea Chatham, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [10/19/21]
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Query: Second Opinions
I practice at a tertiary referral center, and I see second opinions and challenging case consultations on a weekly basis. These visits take up a significant amount of time with physical exams and patient consultations. In the past, I have always billed E/M 99203/99213. Can one justify billing the higher E/M codes such as E/M 99204/99214 based on time as podiatric H&Ps? With the changes to E/M coding in 2021, is it possible for me to bill higher level E/M codes?
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Response: There was a significant shift in billing E/M codes in 2021. You can bill these codes based upon examination finding (conditions/data/complexity risk) or based upon time. You could have always been able to bill on time. For CPT 99204, that requires 45-59 minutes spent, and for CPT 99205 that requires 60-74 minutes spent. Time spent includes reviewing old records, time spent with the patient, preparing the report, etc. The APMA has several webinars on this which might help you understand the 2021 billing guidelines for E/M codes.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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RE: Streaming Meetings for the Safety of Older/Immunocompromised Podiatrists
From: Daniel Chaskin, DPM
Is the New York Clinical Conference and other large meetings streaming their live conferences in 2022 to avoid too many podiatrists catching COVID-19? Have the New York State Podiatric Medical Association and other state societies contacted their state education departments to permanently prevent mandating in-person attendance at CME meetings for license renewal? The rationale is that there will always be immunocompromised older podiatrists in need of renewing their license.
Daniel Chaskin, DPM, Ridgewood, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) PART 2 | |
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
In my area, they are advertising that patients can find dentists as well as podiatrists using Zocdoc. I would love to see some feedback from podiatric colleagues as to whether Zocdoc is worth the high cost it charges for advertising a practice.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3A | |
From: Steven Finer, DPM
Actually, in the 1990s, Medicare’s Pennsylvania payer set up an electronic system which was DOS-based. It was not podiatry-specific as you would load in codes. You would receive updates four times a year. Other components, such as deductible information did not exist. You could buy them from software companies for an ongoing fee.
Also, tracking software for procedures performed was not included. Stacks of small checks would arrive and had to be hand deposited. Two to three hours would be wasted with these checks. Slowly, other carriers came aboard. There was no such thing as electronic banking - only handwritten checks for payments. Today, with a smartphone, one can track 95% of their daily activities.
Steven Finer, DPM, Philadelphia, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 3B | |
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Just to be clear, I am all in favor of receiving electronic EFT payments, so long as it is at no charge to the physician. After all, the carrier is saving on first class mail + envelopes, saving trees and lower personnel costs associated with mailing those EOBs, and avoiding lost checks. What I am against is the carriers charging providers for the "privilege" of receiving electronic payments and further charging to print the EOB. EFT payments should be FREE to the provider as should be the ability to print the EOB. The carrier is saving almost a dollar in costs for every check they send out and then they want to charge the provider to receive payments?
I am not sure if the banks charge the carriers any...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Safa Sahin via Virtual Shoe Museum
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PRACTICE FOR SALE – CONNECTICUT
Practice for sale in Fairfield county growing community recently featured in the NY Times. I plan on retiring in one year. Part time practice with strong potential for growth contact: footcaremanagement@gmail.com
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ASSOCIATE WANTED – FT/PT IN WESTERN PA/NY
Well established, growing practice with offices in Western NY and Northwest PA seeks BC/BE podiatrist for PT/FT position. Immediate position available as well as for August 2022. Must have or be willing to obtain NY and PA license. Competitive base salary plus bonus, 401K, medical, CME. Send CV and cover letter to jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MANHATTAN
Available immediately we are looking for a full-time associate that is board qualified/certified to join a well-established Upper East Side private practice. We offer custom services to our patients who are considered to be Manhattan's elite clientele. You must be a self-motivated individual with excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Someone who is confident in performing podiatric surgical procedures. We are looking for someone who has an understanding of insurance and coding. This position includes a six-figure salary and additional benefits that are based on your level of experience. Potential for partnership and buy-in. Please email resume and cover letter to NYCPodiatrists@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time OR Part time podiatrists to do home visits in NJ. Full Time Position: $100,000 Base Pay Plus BONUS, Paid Gas, Malpractice Ins., Health Ins, Car allowance, Administrative/EMR support. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ANAHEIM, CA
Immediate associate position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Competitive salary with commission structure, PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. All aspects of podiatry. ABFAS RRA Board Certified is preferred but will consider the right Board Qualified Candidate. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email cover letter and CV to dr.ellsworth@summitfootankle.com
PART TIME ASSOCIATE WANTED - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
20 hours a week. Looking for ABFAS BC/BQ, highly motivated, patient caring, protocol following, growth minded individual. Come be part of New Jersey's only Podiatric Supergroup. Great work environment. Competitive ompensation with bonus. NJ license required. Please send "CV" to footfixerofc@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Work available in VA, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA, CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MIDWEST UNITED STATES
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY to join a SUCCESSFUL thriving group. Starting with an annual six-figure salary and six-figure bonuses, 15k signing bonus; Buy-in anticipated after initial contract, our practices encompass ALL aspects of podiatry. We are a group of 5 physicians at 4 modern well-appointed complete offices. We have been engrained in the community for over 35 years and enjoy excellent referrals from hospitals and area physicians. This is the best place in the world to raise children with the best schools!!! PAID-Medical malpractice/Vacation/Hospital dues/medical organizational dues/health insurance/disability insurance/phone & car allowances/401k. DPMPROFESSIONAL2021@GMAIL.COM
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship available. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND
Excellent opportunity to become part of a well established, 2 Doctor, busy practice of 35 years seeking FT associate with 3 year residency training. Practice has licensed, certified, accredited surgical center located within. Fully modernized practice including digital x-rays, EMR etc. We pride ourselves in quality patient care, our excellent reputation and our very knowledgeable staff. You will step into a well rounded practice with a thriving patient base. Compensation includes competitive salary, malpractice, retirement plan, health ins., hospital and association dues, etc. Forward CV/ professional goals to rscpod@comcast.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Full-time position available for immediate hire in New Jersey with multiple locations. We are currently looking for a board certified/qualified person who is highly motivated with excellent bedside manner and personality, charismatic, and most importantly a team player. Compensation would include a competitive salary with bonus structure, health insurance, paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance. Full array of office-based services with local hospitals, surgery centers and wound care centers. The practice includes all aspects of podiatry ranging from trauma, elective forefoot and rearfoot patients to routine foot care. If interested, please submit your CV to drbhuta@ankleandfootdoctors.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Available immediately. Home visits and office hours. Illinois license is required. Indiana license is a plus. Independent contract agreement or salary plus bonus; net $250-300K. Existing patients’ base. Logistics and malpractice provided. Full and part-time available. Contact vadim.goshko@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Energetic group practice looking to expand. Seek ABPS certified or PSR-36 trained DPM. Must be well versed in footcare, rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic wound care. Senior physician considering retirement or transition to part time work. Early partnership opportunity. Please send resume with cover letter to schudson87@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Seeking a full-time associate beginning in January 2022. Located in beautiful suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Competitive salary and benefits. Onsite ambulatory surgical center and physical therapy department in the heart of a large medical campus. Current Georgia license and be ABFAS qualified/certified. Submit CV to mward@mariettapodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RHODE ISLAND
The multispecialty group with offices in Bristol and East Providence, Rhode Island is currently seeking a podiatric physician and surgeon to work full-time or part-time. We'll consider soon to be graduating residents, but the preference will be given to candidates who are available immediately. The candidate will be highly motivated, surgically trained is a plus, ethical, responsible individual to take over the established patient base. The affiliated residency program with faculty privileges is available. Competitive salary with bonus structure and excellent benefits. Please mail your CV to aquintin@marihealth.org.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA CENTRAL EAST COAST
Tremendous opportunity. Step into busy practice where you run the show. No other doc on site but available for support. Full scope podiatry, surgery, wound care. ACFAS Fellow available. Vascular surgeon completes limb salvage team. Full operational, business marketing support. Earning potential over $300K year one for skilled, hard working doc. Competitive benefits. Beautiful coastal community, family oriented, close enough to metro areas for action packed weekends, pro sports, arts. Once in a lifetime opportunity. Plant roots in your personal, professional dream. Start early 2022. Email CV podiatrymanda@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/NYC AREA
Group practice requiring a full-time associate podiatric surgeon with minimum 3 years of surgical residency training in all aspects of foot / ankle surgery. ABFAS board qualification in BOTH foot and RRA preferred. Interested candidates can email prevete@faasny.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAGERSTOWN AND FREDERICK MARYLAND
Offices located in Frederick and Hagerstown Maryland. Motivated seller/owner of 26 years is ready to sell Hagerstown practice after one year associate position. Would consider selling outright from the start. Will be available for advising, teaching, and practice management as long as needed. Highly producing, full scope podiatry office. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seek 3 or 4 years associate, to join a fast-growing multi locations, NJ busy expanding podiatry group practice. Requires individual who is well trained in all surgical fore and rearfoot & ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Start date July 2022 Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
PT - ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for a part-time practitioner to join our practice in Charlottesville, VA. We are looking for someone who is available to work two days per week. We are a growing group of 117 providers and 70 locations. If personable, motivated, well-trained, and licensed in VA or willing to secure a VA license, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – DELAWARE
Brandywine Podiatry, the premier practice throughout the state of Delaware, with 13 doctors and 8 locations are expanding. Looking for several PMSR/RRA, BQ/BC physicians. Applicants interested in nursing homes, office-based practice and surgically focused are needed. Please send CV tosavage6026@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy two office practice in Upstate SC seeking a full time podiatry associate. Senior doctor looking to slow down. Partnership potential. General podiatry and surgery. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long term disability. PTO. Please send CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com.
PODIATRIST POSITION – WEST FLORIDA'S NATURE COAST
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout West Florida's Nature Coast. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - SUNNY PALM SPRINGS, CA
WCFA Center is looking to add additional Associates to our team, we are looking for a candidate with wound care training as well as experience in foot and ankle reconstruction. Our practice is full spectrum within the field of foot and ankle surgery including ankle replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and diabetic reconstruction. The new associates will be responsible for taking calls and will see a high volume of clinic patients. Our practice is known for high surgical volume and excellent customer service. Email CV to manager@westcoastfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Podiatrist position available for immediate hire in a multidisciplinary practice for part time in Brooklyn, New York. Flexible hours and potential to progress to full time. Ideal position for recent grads. Send to dr.kate@toetalnyc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SE FLORIDA
Busy patient focused practice seeks full time associate for clinical, nursing home and surgical duties. Must be ABFAS BC/BQ, outgoing and able to develop relationships with local physicians. Modern cheerful office, EMR, dig x-ray, DME. Base salary + bonus, credentialing fees. Email CV to: a.burrillphs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Well established practice is looking to expand and have eventual partner and possible even transition to possible buyout. Compensation along with retirement, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Look for pleasant person, preferably a doctor to become Rearfoot and Ankle certified, along with skills in wound care and general foot-care. We have a large referral base and newer office, digital x-ray, lasers, EMR, etc. Please send CV to scfootdoc@gmail.com
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