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February 02, 2016 #5,591  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| APMA COMPONENT STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NMPMA Announces 2016 Executive Board
At the Winter Meeting of the The New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association (NMPMA), the following podiatrists were elected to serve on the Association's Board:
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Dr. Nathan Ivey |
President - Nathan Ivey, DPM - Re-elected for 2-year term
Vice-Presidents: William Blake, DPM and Sarah Mele, DPM (Young Physician Member)- Re-elected for 2-year terms
Members-At-Large - Eric Lew, DPM (Young Physician Member) - Elected to two-year term; Gay Gustafson, DPM, and Lawrence Ward, DPM -one-year terms
Secretary - Glenda King, DPM - one-year term
Treasurer - Nelida Dumitrache, DPM- one-year term
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS - PART 1 | |
TX Podiatrist Runs in Democratic Congressional Primary
The last day to register to vote in the March 1 primary election is Monday, February 1st. In statewide elections, Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Will Hurd has a challenger, William “Hart” Peterson, Republican. A recent Marfa transplant, Peterson decided the day of the filing deadline to submit his name in the ring.
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Dr. Lee Keenen |
Former incumbent Pete Gallego from Alpine is running on the Democratic ticket against Dr. Lee Keenen, a podiatrist from Del Rio. Keenen talks at length about the pernicious effect of money in politics generally and in this race specifically. The self-described conservative Democrat is an ardent proponent of campaign finance reform, even in the form of a constitutional amendment. He pledges to spend up to $40,000 of his own money, not the money of others, in this race. Winners from both races will face each other in November.
Sources: Sarah Vasquez, Big Bend Now [1/31/16] San Antonio Express-News [1/31/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS - PART 2 | |
IA Podiatrist Unsure on Whom to Vote for in Iowa Caucuses
At his final campaign rally before Monday’s first-in-the nation caucuses here, Marco Rubio pushed his hardest message of the day – arguing that he’s the party’s only candidate who can win the White House. Whether Mr. Rubio can do that depends on how many people like Dr. Dave Schroeder pick him at their caucuses Monday.
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Dr. Schroeder, a Davenport podiatrist, came to see Mr. Rubio Sunday, torn among him, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Trump. He said he likes Mr. Trump’s promises to shake up the Washington political establishment, but isn’t sure if he can bring himself to write “Trump” on his ballot. “When you sit down to pull the lever, there’s a second thought about how there’s just so much unknown about what he’ll do,” he said.
Source: Reid J. Epstein, Wall Street Journal [1/31/16]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
CT Podiatrist Appears on Pickleball Show
Dr. Allan I. Rosenthal, Ridgefield sports podiatrist recently appeared on The Pickleball Show, which can be accessed through Facebook or Twitter. Rosenthal of the Advanced Foot Care Center discussed pickleball footwear and foot care. Rosenthal, along with the host Chris and the pickleball guru, discussed favorite pickleball shoe brands and how to prevent foot and ankle injuries.
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Dr. Allan Rosenthal |
Rosenthal is a board certified podiatrist and also a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and is on the staff of Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals.
Source: Ridgefield Press [1/31/16]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
IFAF Holds 2016 Dominican Republic Retreat Seminar
This 25-CECH Seminar was held at the beautiful Royalton Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. There were 82 attendees with 10 speakers. The IFAF is famous for having fantastic educational programs at great venues, and this was no exception.
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(L-R) L to R: Drs. Patrick Agnew, Dock Dockery, Michael Graham, Mary Crawford, Jason Miller, Edward Glaser, Michael McGlamry, Nadia Din, Justin Raatz, and John DelMonte. |
The Foundation does not pay speakers or provide reimbursement for any expenses such as travel, hotel, meals, or honorarium, and they still manage to have some of the best and brightest speakers at each meeting.
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Ultrasound Report Template
Does anyone have a source for a good ultrasound template? I am not sure what is adequate for reporting purposes.
Brian Kiel, DPM, Memphis, TN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of David Kibrit, DPM
From: Richard M. Cowin, DPM, JD
I had the pleasure of meeting David Kibrit in the early 1970s when we were both students at University of Illinois. In addition to being highly intelligent, he always walked around with a smile on his face, and he had a very nice way with people. I remember that he used to work in his mother’s taco restaurant (he was also fluent in Spanish) which I used to frequent. He was very much loved, even then, by the restaurant’s patrons. When I applied to and was accepted to the ICPM Class of 1980, he became interested in podiatry. I was glad to see him apply and graduate, and go on to become a wonderful podiatrist and professor. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. May he rest in peace.
Richard M. Cowin, DPM, JD, Orlando, FL
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: I&D of Abscess
What would be the appropriate ICD-10 code corresponding with an incision and drainage of abscess of foot/toe? We have been using L03.031 (cellulitis of right toe) and L03.032 (cellulitis of left toe), but want to make sure this is the best code to fit the procedure CPT 10060, or CPT 10061.
Gary Unsdorfer, DPM, Medina, OH
Response: In ICD-9, abscess and cellulitis fell under the same code. This is no longer the case with ICD-10. You listed the cellulitis codes here. I suggest considering these options for I&D of abscess:
L02.611 (cutaneous abscess of right foot)
L02.612 (cutaneous abscess of left foot)
There are no different codes for an abscess of the toe versus other part of the foot, so these are appropriate for either. If there is also cellulitis associated with the abscess, the cellulitis codes may be added as well for a secondary diagnosis.
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (BIOMECHANICS) | |
From: Dennis Shavelson, DPM
A set formula for shoe manufacturers that are mass producing shoes is probably not feasible due to the differences in the forefoot break for cohorts of n=10,000+ feet or more. The failure rate would be too high. In order to develop cohorts that approximate the margin of error for designing soles or insoles that flex at the MP joints would need to be profiled and sub-grouped utilizing a foot typing system such as functional foot typing. That would lead to developing three or more variants of the insole or sole manufactured for the common foot types that would then be dispensed after the consumer is foot-typed at the time of sale.
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1A | |
From: Jeff Kittay, DPM
I don't know which podiatry school and residency program Dr. Hultman attended. I admit that it has been a long time since I attended NYCPM, and I may not be up on every single aspect of current training, but to claim that DPMs work "at the same level of responsibility" or have equivalent experience is simply untrue. How many babies did he deliver? How many psychiatric patients did he evaluate/treat? Neurosurgeries attended/performed? General oncology rounds attended? Pneumothoraxes drained? Appendices removed? MIs diagnosed and treated?
Let's get real. Until the curricula are the same, the experiences in residencies are the same, and the DEGREES are the same, parity is a pretension. We don't do what they do, but they can do what we do because their degrees say they can. Podiatric medicine is limited licensure in all 50 states and will remain so until it is augmented with or replaced by MD/DO.
This no longer impacts me personally as I have left practice, but to unfairly burden future generations with a DPM degree that will increasingly become worth less (not worthless) as far as insurance companies are concerned, is more than unfair; it is selling them the short end of the stick.
Jeff Kittay, DPM (retired), San Isidro, Costa Rica
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1B | |
From: Harris Klear, DPM
I feel everyone is missing the point. The problem is not that you are not an MD; it is parity. Insurance companies can do anything they want. If podiatrists are not paid the equivalent of a foot and ankle orthopedist, what is the importance of changing the degree? If podiatrists get an MD/DPM degree, the insurance companies will find a way to pay you less.
Harris Klear, DPM, Delran, NJ
Editor's comment: Fortunately, insurance companies cannot do "anything" they want. That's why we have courts. Presently, a DPM degree is not equal to an MD degree. Only a degree change or an MD addition can achieve universal legal parity.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Foot of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Dr. Joseph Borreggine
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 1 - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Busy well established successful turn-key podiatry practice for sale. Active adult community. Professionally designed and decorated. Office is immaculate. Good yearly gross with many new patients. Medicare and cash patients. No managed care. Owner willing to stay for transition. Excellent well trained staff. Click on link to view website.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MASSACHUSETTS
South Shore Well established 40 yr part time practice. Excellent physician and patient base. Office condo in medical/health club facility. Basic EHR system. Condo can be rented or purchased. Contact @hanover_doc@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Established 30 year old practice for sale or for partnership with buy-in. Fully equipped modern upscale office. All the newest technology, including laser, diagnostic ultrasound, digital x-ray, and EMR System. Fully trained experienced staff. Contact drfoot44@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON SUBURBS
Established 25 yr old fulltime practice for sale. Owner preparing to retire. EMR in place with fully integrated system. Full range of services. High volume office with surgery component. Owner will transition for 6 months. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Have you ever dreamed of owning a practice where you can see 0-50 patients daily, average 100 new patients monthly, have zero accounts receivable, gross $440K per year, live in a beautiful community with skiing, hiking, fishing and boating on your doorstep? Contact pistone@telus.net or call 250-754-4192.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - PADNET SYSTEM
Padnet System for Sale: $5,500 OBO. Complete system. The computer has been erased and it’s software updated by Padnet. I will include the rolling stand as well if the purchaser wants to pay the shipping or pick it up on the west coast of Florida. Contact: venicefootclinic@comcast.net
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 2 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH TEXAS
Are you looking for a group practice in North Texas? Do you like a fast paced environment? Are you board qualified or certified in surgery? Can you start as early as this summer? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, please send an email to greatplacetowork@faant.com with the caption "I'm your next associate" in the subject line.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LONG ISLAND, NY
Seeking Full Time podiatrist for two upscale practices located at the Americana Manhasset and Huntington. Excellent work environment with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. phendizadeh@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Are you finishing your residency in June? Full-time associate leading to partnership. Immediate position available. Busy office with multiple locations. Full scope practice. ABPS Board qualified/certified. California license required. Benefits included. Inland Empire. Please forward resume to familyfootcenter@verizon.net
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, Inc., the largest mobile podiatry service in Florida has openings for full time podiatric physicians servicing SNFs, ALFs and Senior Independent Living located throughout Florida. Physicians are provided local facilities, assistants, administrative support including scheduling and billing. All expenses including malpractice insurance, travel allowance, etc. are covered. Exceptional benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, 401K retirement plan with company match as well as excellent health insurance. First year six figure salary is guaranteed! Second year profit sharing. Most second year doctors earn $150,000 and up. Email CV to Rob Cash admin@KGHP.net
ASSOCIATE WANTED - WESTERN NY/PA
Busy multi-location practice seeks personable energetic hardworking podiatrist. Come utilize the full extent of your Podiatric training! Competitive salary, bonus, and partnership. NY/PA license required. Send CV to: jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking an associate to join our practice now or summer who is ethical, skilled, hard working, personable to join our team. Candidate must have a minimum PMSR/36 with RRA training. Must be BC or BQ. Open also to already established seasoned podiatrist. Email to: novapodjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE WANTED - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position: now or July '16: must be BC or BQ by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary + bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK CITY & QUEENS
High Income Potential. One of the fastest growing podiatry practices in New York City and Queens seeks a hard-working podiatrist who participates with HealthFirst, Fidelis, and other Medicaid plans. Preferably a Spanish-speaking podiatrist. Contact me at Podocare123@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - FULL TIME/ PART TIME WISCONSIN
Opportunities to serve residents of long-term care facilities in Madison and Eau Claire areas of Wisconsin. High earning potential with competitive benefits as part of a 40 year old company for the right candidates. Contact ckestner@preferredpodiatry.com for additional information.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy practice seeking a full-time, self-motivated and hard-working podiatry associate. Competitive salary offered. Please email CV to: podiatrists@icloud.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHILADELPHIA, PA
Philadelphia podiatry practice is looking for part-time to full time podiatrist to work 2-3 days per week. Multiple clinics and recovery centers. Someone already credentialed with local insurances, if not we will work to get you on as many plans as possible. Compensation package with bonus structure. Please submit CV to smithmedicalpc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION AVAILABLE - CALIFORNIA
Busy three office practice in Santa Cruz County, California seeking new associate. Must be BQ or BC. Full scope of patient care. Competitive salary, and health insurance. Come join us on the beautiful California coast. Please forward cover letter and CV to skyandellie@yahoo.com.
FELLOWSHIP – DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND (TEXAS)
One position for a 12-month TMB-approved Diabetic Foot and Wound fellowship beginning July 1, 2016. Candidate must have completed a podiatric residency/plastic surgical residency/general surgery residency and be eligible for Texas Medical License. Training involves all aspect of diabetic foot management. Curriculum focuses on surgical limb salvage, and medical management of the complex wound patient. Interested candidates should email their CV, personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation to latonya.rosales@utsouthwestern.edu. UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
Whether you have used equipment to sell or are offering an associate position, PM News classified ads are the fastest, most-effective way of reaching over 16,500 subscribers. For details,click here or write to:bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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