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March 16, 2021 #6,907  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC | |
Pandemic Has Created Foot Problems: NC Podiatrist
Women who’ve given up their high heels during the pandemic probably have happier feet. But people who constantly walk around the house barefoot or in socks risk developing foot problems like heel pain and tendinitis, said Jane Andersen, DPM, a podiatrist in North Carolina and a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. Unchecked, simple issues such as tendinitis can develop into more-severe conditions like tendinosis, which is more difficult to treat, Andersen said.
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Those with diabetes have more to worry about when it comes to foot issues during the pandemic and should be checking their feet every day, Dr. Andersen said. Wearing shoes at home to cushion the feet and provide arch support can help keep your feet healthy. House shoes also protect your feet against injuries like stubbed toes. Broken toes are something that Andersen and her colleagues have started seeing as a result of people being barefoot in their homes.
Source: Jacqueline Stenson, NBC News [3/13/21]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
VA Podiatrist Interviews Golden Harper
Ben Pearl, DPM recently interviewed Golden Harper, a running expert and creator of Altra shoes, this week on his podcast Fit Foot U. Harper challenged the conventional process of running shoe selection. He stated that pronation, supination, and stability categories were not relevant in determining the proper running shoe. He described his shoes as being designed more for the natural way that we run.
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Also discussed was the optimum running form, which he stated was best exemplified by Kenyan elite runners. This technique was described as not only being more efficient but easier on the knees. Students from Temple University’s sports medicine club participated in the podcast.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Named Medical Director at Resa Pte Ltd
Bryan Kentner, DPM has been named Medical Director at Resa Pte Ltd in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kentner received his podiatric medical degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Kentner is affiliated with Abington Hospital—Jefferson Health.
Source: Linkedin
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| APMA HOD NEWS | |
APMA Presents Awards at HOD
At the 100th American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) House of Delegates, the following awards were presented:
Awards of Excellence: Mark S. Block, DPM, William H. Dabdoub, DPM, and Janet Simon, DPM
Rising Star Award: Rachel H. Albright, DPM
Glenn Gastwirth Executive Director’s Award: Denis Russell, CPA, CAE
President’s Award: Jay Levrio, PhD
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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 | |
6 Questions to Answer Before Preparing 2020 Taxes - Part 5
As you begin to pull together your tax information for 2020, answer these 6 essential questions to potentially reduce your taxable income 2020 tax liability.
5. Did you qualify to claim any tax credits?
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your taxes due. Tax credits are not the same as deductions. In fact, they can be far more beneficial than deductions since deductions only reduce the amount of your taxable income while credits directly lower your total tax liability. A $20,000 tax credit, for example, would save you far more than a $20,000 reduction in your taxable income.
Source: Julianne F. Andrews, MBA, CFP®, AIF®, Physicians Practice [2/26/21]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Investigating Previously Dispensed DME
Does anyone know of a way to check to see if a patient has been dispensed a DME within the last five years? Specifically, if the DME was dispensed by another doctor?
James Jacobs, DPM, Katy, TX
Response: The only way I know of is to check the provider portal. This will show any DME that was provided by any provider.
The only possible glitch is if the DME was dispensed by a provider from a different MAC. So if a patient received a DME product in New York two years ago and then moved to Texas, that will not show up in your portal. But it will show up at the CMS portal so payment would be denied even if your portal gave you the all-clear.
Bottom line: when in doubt, get an ABN.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| QUERIES (CLINICAL) | |
Query: Green Toenails
The patient is a 72 year old male who came to the office complaining of 10 green toenails. He has no history of new green interior shoes or green socks. He had been using topical Kerasal nail renewal 2x daily and states green color appeared subsequently. Certainly not pseudomonas nor candida. Not removable with alcohol swab. The green is easily removed on left foot with rotary sanding disc.
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Before treatment, I suggested he wait until after St. Patrick's Day. Anyone else see this colorful side-effect? Kerasal’s main ingredients include propylene glycol, urea, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide EDTA. I personally use this product with no ill effect.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Don Steinfeld, DPM
Considering the description of the patient, and the photos, I think that you may be dealing with erythema nodosum. You might want to try colchicine. The location on the foot is a little bit unusual but those lesions really look like erythema nodosum. This is probably a chronic case.
Don Steinfeld, DPM, Farmingdale, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Howard Dananberg, DPM
We tend to view hallux limitus and turf toe as being painful because it moves. I instead suggest that the joint hurts because it DOESN'T move when the motion demand is the greatest. It is also important to keep in mind that once the hallux makes ground contact, it is completely stationary until toe-off. Restriction to motion is in the metatarsal component of the joint, not the toe.
The use of carbon fiber plates and other stiffening devices can never resolve the symptoms in the long term. This will only serve to increase stiffness and perpetuate the underlying mechanics of the problem. They may be temporarily helpful for short-term relief of a true joint sprain, but otherwise...
Editor's note: Dr. Dannanberg's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA HOD NEWS) | |
RE: APMA House of Delegates Passes Emergency Resolution on CPME 320 Residency Training Standards
From: Lee C. Rogers, DPM
I’m proud of the APMA House of Delegates on passing Emergency Policy Proposition 5-21 by a supermajority of 83% and I applaud the California Podiatric Medical Association who sponsored the resolution. This is a very strong recommendation from the profession that CPME adopt residency training standards which bring us closer to parity with MD/DO standards.
The public comment period on CPME 320 ended on 2/15 and the major stakeholders have yet to see the those comments be released by CPME in order to complete their duties of collaborating on the standards. But I am hopeful CPME will listen to the many comments and review the multiple PM News quick polls in order to revise the draft to meet the needs of the public, the profession, and the medical community.
Lee C. Rogers, DPM, Hermosa Beach, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Jennifer Gross-Edwards, DPM
Optum fee—- read it clearly. You can access and print EOBs for the past 30 days with no fees. No need to sign up for the premium Optum and pay them a fee.
Jennifer Gross-Edwards, DPM, Bethlehem, PA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for painting curbs? |
Source: Tokio Kumagaï via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2021. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- PHOENIX, AZ
Well established and growing podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an associate as well as July 2021. Must have completed a 3 year surgical residency, have Board Qualification, AZ License and bilingual Spanish is a +. We have several office locations in the Greater Phoenix area ready for someone to make the most of. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay with bonus package, with other benefits included. Looking to fill immediately as well as fill July position. Immediate opening must have a current AZ License. Please submit resumes to: podiatryaz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS fellowship avail, must be BQ ABFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO
Available immediately. Home visits/ some facilities/ some office hours . Illinois license is required. Existing patients’ base. Net $250-325K. logistics are provided. Full- and part-time are available. Contact vadim.goshko@gmail.com or 312-375-6430.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER ORLANDO
National comprehensive lower extremity physician group is seeking full-time Podiatric Physician for expansion of established clinic in greater Orlando area (southside). Fantastic opportunity - fast ramp & growth, well-known practice close to hospital! Clinic / surgery mix. Current or in process FL license preferred. Bilingual SPANISH highly preferred. ABFAS or ABPM BQ/BC. Comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, malpractice, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV to physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
National comprehensive lower extremity physician group seeking associate physician to fill the upcoming void of a retiring Podiatric Physician in Jacksonville, FL. Office located minutes from beach. Unique opportunity to walk into established patient base, build upon & grow presence of thriving practice! Well balanced clinic / surgery. ABFAS or ABPM BQ/BC. Comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, malpractice, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV to physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – ALABAMA, INDIANA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Multiple associate opportunities due to high growth with national comprehensive lower extremity physician group. Variety of scope unique to each market ranging from routine clinic /surgery mix and wound care to complex surgical. ABFAS or ABPM BQ/BC. Comprehensive comp & health benefits including 401K, PTO, malpractice, partnership path & add’l benefits. Please send CV o physicianrecruitment@upperlinehealth.com and indicate areas of interest.
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 - BILLINGS, MONTANA
Tired of COVID and the city? This is your chance to have the position you've been dreaming about. Need board qualified associate wanting to work hard & enjoy the rural life of Montana. Work ethic and personality will deliver you an above average income. Join the largest group in the region. Base salary plus bonus, malpractice and other benefits. Email for details and to set up interviews. craig.mclaws@mt-podiatry.com
PODIATRIC SURGEON – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of podiatric services, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If you are ready to live, work, and play comfortably; send letter of interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@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 401K, health insurance, malpractice, vacation, etc. Look for pleasant person, who is desiring to become Rearfoot and Ankle certified along with skills in wound care and general foot-care. We have a large referral base and new office, digital x-ray, lasers, EMR, etc. Please send CV to scfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MICHIGAN
Busy office-based practice in Southeast Michigan seeks full-time podiatrist to treat both medical and surgical patient needs. Seeking a caring, self-motivated individual to join and help grow the practice larger. Wound Care, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, Ankle/Rearfoot training or experience preferred. Lots of opportunity for growth and possible partner track. Competitive compensation, health insurance, and malpractice insurance. Immediate opening or Summer start. Please send resume to: michiganfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a full-time podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com, should you have any further questions you may call Gerry 201-523-9489 ext 101.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ABINGDON, MARYLAND
Immediate associate position for a well-trained, highly motivated and compassionate individual. Rapidly growing, well established practice with a loyal patient following and strong physician referral base. Offering competitive salary with bonus structure, 401K, PTO, CME allowance, health (including vision and dental) and malpractice insurance. All aspects of podiatry with emphasis on wound care/diabetic surgery/limb salvage. Please email cover letter and CV to michael@mkblockdpm.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WHITE PLAINS, NY
Part time associate wanted 2 1/2 days per week for busy white plains office. Email drhaabrahams@msn.com if interested.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - CONNECTICUT, KENTUCKY, MISSOURI, RHODE ISLAND and NEW YORK
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities in Kentucky, Missouri, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Upstate and Downstate New York. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
OFFICE COVERAGE NEEDED – MANHATTAN
Well established Park Avenue female practice seeking experienced, affable podiatrist for part time office coverage. Email healthyfeetny@gmail.com with short intro and CV with references. Full scope of podiatric medicine and surgery with in-office fluoroscopy, digital x-ray and nail laser.
SEEKING POSITION AS SUPERVISOR – NEW YORK
I am a highly qualified medical supervisor, currently administering large multidisciplinary Northwell Hospital practice with over 100 + staff members and doctors. I am seeking full-time position with a large podiatry, medical, surgical practice in the Queens, Long Island area. Full benefits and compensation commensurate with qualifications. Respond to email address. berleys@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Our podiatry group is a well-established, busy practice in Orange County, CA. Part-time or full-time associate positions available for immediate consideration. Offering competitive compensation. Must have completed 3-year surgical residency and board qualification or certification. Email CV and bio to asbpodiatry@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN COLORADO
Looking for an associate/partner for a small practice in a small town. Must have ABPS board qualification/certification and must be able thrive in a rural setting lacking the conveniences of a metropolitan area. For more detailed information text 970 209-3776.
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