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January 13, 2007 #2,789 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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FL Podiatrist to Test Walking as a Way to Improve Overall Health

Dr. Gene Pascarella knows all about walking. He's a podiatrist who treats foot problems every day. But now he's initiated a national study to test walking as a way to improve patients' overall health. According to Dr. Pascarella, “Now it's time to get out there and get some exercise, time to lose weight, time to lead a healthier lifestyle.”

Dr. Gene Pascarella

Patients will begin the program with a brief check up, blood work, and medical history. Then they will strap on a pedometer from morning to night, to record how many steps he ordinarily takes in a day. After two weeks establishing a baseline, Dr. Pascarella will give them a prescription for walking; how far, how fast, and how often. He'll monitor their progress for 48 weeks, comparing their health markers to patients enrolled in the walking study at 15 sites from Florida to California. That database will give doctors scientifically-based answers to questions about the benefits of good old fashioned walking.

Source: WFTV- Florida [1/10/07]

Retired CA Podiatrist Now a Hard Drive Killer

Thousands of discarded computers, with your personal information are being shipped to African Nations and the world as E-Waste with your personal information still in them. Dr. Ted Borgeas is a computer hard drive killer who ironically was a podiatric consultant inside a Federal Prison for 12 years where he learn about identity theft.

Dr. Ted Borgeas

When his own desktop crashed he was lucky, one month before it crashed he had an external drive and copied all his computer files just for a backup. Years ago he felt intimidated by computers until he resolved to get inside these monsters. So, instead of fearing the computers he fell in love with them.

Dr. Ted has a simple way of dismantling your computer, in your home or on site, before you discard it as e-waste. So instead of drilling and sawing foot bones for your bunions he operates on your hard drive and ruthlessly kills it with an inside drill lobotomy.

Preventive Care Not Received by Millions of U.S. Residents: Reports

Millions of U.S. residents do not receive necessary preventive care, according to two reports released on Thursday by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the AP/Arizona Daily Star reports. According to the fourth annual national healthcare quality and disparities reports, although the quality of the healthcare system continues to improve overall, lower-income and minority residents continue to receive a lower quality of care than other residents.

In addition, the reports found that uninsured residents received the lowest quality of care and had the most problems with access. The reports also found that many residents overall -- with the majority low income, minority or uninsured -- do not receive necessary examinations, tests and advice from physicians that can prevent or limit the progression of asthma, cancer, diabetes and obesity.

Source: AP/Arizona Daily via American Health Line [1/12/07]

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Query: License Reciprocity

I am curious if anyone knows of a website or other source of information available regarding state licensure by reciprocity.

Neil H. Hecht, DPM, Sherman Oaks, CA

Query: NPI Number Question

What are the rules regarding the National Provider Identifier (NPI) number? I have a podiatry corporation - one doctor, two office locations. Do I need a NPI # for each office, or just one? The CMS and NPI phone people are giving me different information.

Darryl Burns, DPM , Monterey, CA

Response: According to NHIC,

- Each doctor needs to have his/her own NPI number.

- Your "group" will need a NPI number for both locations as long as the tax ID number is the same, and the checks go to a single location/main office

- If you want the checks to be separate (such that each office bills and collects monies individually), then each office would need seperate NPI numbers.

For DMERC, you can have the same or a separate NPI number.

Tony Poggio, DPM , Alameda, CA

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RE: Medicare COP for H&Ps (Edwin Oghoorian, DPM)
From: John A. Shoudel, DPM

How about a little good news? In Springfield, IL, one of our large hospitals has taken the lead in allowing podiatrists to do H&Ps. Luckily, we were in the process of rewriting the entire by-laws for the hospital. We had a meeting with the Surgery Department Head, several internists and orthopedic surgeons. They all voiced backing qualified DPMs to do H&Ps. We will set up H&P privilege criteria, similar to our surgical privilege criteria that we use now, to grant different H&P privilege levels to those that qualify.

John A. Shoudel, DPM, Springfield, IL, shoudeldpm@insightbb.com

RE: The Little Things in Life can Really Get You
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM

One has to wonder what genius at CMS designed the new CMS 08/06 form?
Most window envelopes have the window on the left side. Of course, the geniuses at CMS developed a form which requires the address to be placed only on the right side of the form. Thus a whole new demand for right side window envelopes has now been created. These envelopes seem to be a bit more difficult to come by, and you guessed it, more
expensive than their left-handed counterparts.

I guess the CMS administration has not read the Paperwork Reduction Act nor are they tree-friendly. CMS also figured out a way for us to spend our raise (oh I forgot we didn't get a raise, we just didnt get a reduction).

Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY, Pkesselman@pol.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Well-established, busy, diversified, multioffice/multidoctor practice seeking associate with opportunity for partnership. Must be highly motivated and ethical with strong interpersonal and patient skills. Excellent opportunity for PSR 24 or higher trained individual to complement a full-scope podiatric medical and surgical practice. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please send CV and references to saglag2@aol.com or fax to (703) 368-5103.

ASSOCIATE POSITION--PHOENIX SUBURB

Attractive opportunity for enthusiastic, proficient, and personable associate. Well-established modern practice with multiple newer spacious offices, technology and equipment. Solid referral base, close to hospitals, knowledgeable certified staff. 22% MCR. Practice and surgical center partnership potential opportunity. Prefer 24-36+ PSR. Send CV: AZpodassociate@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Immediate Opening. Busy practice in prime suburban St. Louis location looking for a surgically trained associate, possible partner. Must be honest, ethical and hardworking. ABPS preferred, but not required. Please reply with CV and requirements to mdwrtw@aol.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION—NORTH COASTAL CALIFORNIA

Two fully staffed rural offices with continually growing patient load. We take care of all aspects of podiatry: assisted-living centers, palliative care, wound care, biomechanics, surgery, diabetic care. Hospital privileges are available to those properly qualified. If you are interested in challenging and hard work leading to partnership, send your CV to jimf@humboldt1.com

PODIATRIST WANTED - MARYLAND / WASHINGTON D.C.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) has a full-time position for a board eligible/certified podiatrist to join our team. PSR 24 or PSR 36 preferred. The practice includes all aspects of podiatric medicine, including forefoot surgery, rearfoot and reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, limb salvage, sports medicine and general podiatry. Operating under the Kaiser Permanente umbrella, MAPMG is a family of over 800 physicians who proudly serve 500,000 health plan members. We offer an excellent starting salary and full benefits, including professional liability coverage, shareholder opportunities and bonuses based on group performance.

To apply online, go to http://physiciancareers.kp.org or send C.V. to: Pattie Dascenzo at MAPMG, 2101 East Jefferson Street, 3rd Floor East, Rockville, MD 20852. EOE

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CINCINNATI, OHIO

One of the largest podiatry practices in the United States is again in need of a PSR 24-36 Associate. All present doctors are in their thirties with similar training. Everyone is treated equally and there is definitely no limit to your success. Please submit resume or contact Karen Roesch via email or phone. Kroesch4poh@aol.com (513) 729-4455

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE – MANHATTAN / PLAINVIEW, NY

East 60th and or East 22nd in Manhattan and on South Oyster Bay Road Plainview. Turnkey operation, all equipment needed is available as well as an extremity MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray and surgical equipment. Each office has an operating room with anesthesiologist available for iv sedation. Call 516 476-1815 or email to podo2345@aol.com include a phone #.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – MISSISSIPPI

Well established, busy, 3-doctor practice seeks PSR 12 or 24 trained podiatrist for associate position to fill vacancy of retiring member. East central location is a great area to raise a family and is a prime location for accessibility to several major cities. Competitive salary, benefits, and incentives. Partnership possible in 2 years to right individual. June - July start date. Applicant must be ethical, personable, and motivated. Please E-mail CV and letter of intent to shanegan@bellsouth.net

ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES/SOUTH BAY AREA

Multi-office, multi-doctor, well-established practice near the beach cities. Seeking a board eligible/certified PSR-24 or PSR-36 trained foot and ankle surgeon. Well-rounded practice requiring knowledge in biomechanics, pediatrics, sports medicine, diabetic wound care, trauma, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Full-time position available immediately with generous compensation and benefits, including malpractice, and health insurance. Two-year commitment required with partnership opportunity. Send CV to akemfoot@sbcglobal.net or fax to (310) 838-0227

POSITION AVAILABLE-SOUTH FLORIDA/BROWARD COUNTY

Needs 2 or 3-year post surgical training in forefoot and rearfoot
Salary plus incentives Email responses to office email: advfoot@bellsouth.net

POSITION AVAILABLE - SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE/ NORTH GEORGIA

Immediate position available or will wait for the right individual. Unique practice opportunity in growing multi-physician/multi-office practice. Well established/cutting edge within the medical community. Close proximity to hospitals as well as opportunity to become involved with a free standing podiatric surgical center. Must be BQ/BC. Minimum PSR/24. Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefits. E-mail CV to afcjen@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Central California multi-location practice looking for PSR-36 associate leading to partnership. PSR-36 trained podiatrist with great opportunity for reconstructive surgical practice. Practice has Medicare-approved surgery center. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent salary and incentive. Respond to: westsidefoot@yahoo.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION- PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA )

Excellent opportunity for a hard working, motivated podiatrist to join a vibrant, successful and growing podiatric medical and surgical practice. Partnership opportunity available. Seeking a board eligible/certified trained foot and ankle surgeon for a well rounded podiatric practice. Position is available immediately. Competitive salary. Please respond to springwm41@aol.com

ASSOCIATE WANTED FOR SOUTH MIAMI AREA

Large group, busy, multi-office, partner potential. Motivated applicants only. Mail resumes and letters of intent to 999 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030. July start time OK, sooner preferable. E-mail lianadpm2@aol.com. I can also be reached at 305-331-4501.

ASSOCIATE POSITION- KANSAS CITY, MO

Excellent opportunity for a hard working, ethical podiatrist to join a vibrant, successful and growing podiatric medical and surgical practice. Dedicated, supportive staff with strong marketing and medical knowledge. Must be board eligible/certified. PSR/24. Partnership opportunity. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Wonderful place to raise a family. Fax CV to 816-455-8901

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