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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,000 Subscribers Daily
March 25, 2021 #6,914 Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Avoid Cheese Grater-Type Callus Removers: NY Podiatrist
Many salons offer callus remover procedures, often using cheese grater-like devices (or the real things!), but this can be very dangerous, warns Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City. "When these go too deep and are used on patients with thin skin, poor circulation, or diabetes, it can cause burns and terrible wounds or infections," she says.
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Dr. Jacqueline Sutera |
To avoid this, she recommends using creams specially made for thicker foot skin. "These creams have gentler ingredients like urea and lactic acid and can be used several times a week to keep skin smooth and thin out calluses in little time," she adds.
Source: MSN Lifestyle [3/23/21]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
CA Podiatrist is Making Heels Comfortable
At first blush, heels and comfort are rarely synonymous. In fact, designer styles can be some of the worst culprits of wreaking havoc on feet. Najwa Javed, DPM, however, is on a mission to shake up the luxury heel market with her line of supportive heels. “A majority of women’s designer shoes have narrow toe boxes and minimal to no toe depth, which causes blistering and cramping of the toes,” she explains. “This, along with a very steep medial arch incline, causes significant ball of foot trauma.”
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Called E’mar, Javed’s brand aims to marry high style with medical innovation backed by her 15 years of expertise as a foot and ankle surgeon in Silicon Valley. The idea was sparked 10 years ago after Javed noticed a lack of wearable yet chic footwear options for her patients with foot pain. “We know from medical literature that heels higher than 65 mm create way too much pressure on the wearer’s forefoot,” said Javed. “With E’mar, the idea was to offer the sleek look of a higher heel, but in a style that offers the wearability of a 2-inch heel.”
Source: Footwear News [3/23/21]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Aussie Podiatrist Finds Her Passion as a Fashion Designer
Desiree Deravi was a podiatrist for almost 10 years, and although she enjoyed it, something was missing...it wasn't her passion. So one day she dropped everything, sold her car, packed a suitcase, and traded Melbourne for Bali, with no plan or any idea on what she would do next.
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Desiree Deravi |
Desiree Deravi is now the founder of S/W/F boutique, a fashion label. "Securing large accounts such as Bloomindales, Nordstrom, and Urban Outfitters have all been highlights; however, when women embrace and love my designs, that is truly the most heart-warming and rewarding part of the job, that is the biggest highlight for me," says Devari.
Source: Georgia Love, mamamia.com [3/22/21]
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
Dr. Scholl's Announces NY Podiatrist as Newest Brand Ambassador
Dr. Scholl's® has announced a new partnership with foot and ankle surgeon, Brad Schaeffer, DPM. In his new role, Dr. Schaeffer will join the numerous chemists, engineers, biomechanists, designers, and software developers at Dr. Scholl's® working tirelessly each day to provide products, services, and foot care education to improve people's lives. As a podiatrist, Dr. Schaeffer will drive awareness of various medical conditions while providing insights into specific innovative solutions to address those concerns.
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Dr. Brad Schaeffer |
"Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons I see patients in my office. In fact, about two million people seek treatment for the condition every year. Dr. Scholl's® Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief Sized to Fit Insoles bring back a quality of life for many, by easing pain with a supportive arch that prevents the plantar fascia from stretching and helping them heal in comfort."
Source: Cision [3/23/21]
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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 | |
Six Ways to Motivate Your Team for Free - Part 6
Fortunately, for practice managers, often the best motivators are relatively easy, inexpensive, and often a whole lot of fun. Try a few of these ideas at your practice, and see if your team is more willing to go the extra mile.
6. Have Fun - "Work culture is important,” says Elizabeth Woodcock. “People want to work at a place that’s fun.” It’s easier than you might thing to make your practice a fun place to work. Cristy Good suggests offering simple amenities at work, such as free snacks and pleasant break rooms. Holiday parties are also a great way to build a nice office culture, Good says.
Woodcock suggests things like participating in charity events as an office, having a crazy sweater day, or a dinner swap. If you try, you can probably think of dozens of fun ideas to boost office culture. “It’s a good idea,” Good says, “to let employees take the lead on this; let them develop their own culture.”
Source: Avery Hurt, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [3/4/21]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Neurologic Diagnosis Codes
I keep getting claims denied (generally Medicare) when I try to bill routine foot care procedure codes with neurological codes. An example would be CPT 11055 or CPT 11720 with G35 (MS) or E1142 (DM with neuropathy). The referring physician and date last seen are there. What am I doing wrong?
Rene Peterson, DPM, Millville, DE
Response: Both E11.42 and G35 are asterisk diagnoses listed in the Novitas Local Coverage Article: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care (A52996). When either are listed as the primary diagnosis, that should not be a problem. You also said you had the referring physician and date last seen on the claim. You need to be sure the NPI for that physician was also on the claim box 17b or its electronic equivalent. The name of the referring physician goes in box 17 (or its electronic equivalent) with his/her full name and credentials. No periods or commas are allowed.
The one thing you did not mention in your question was the modifier appended to the CPT code. When billing either of the CPT codes listed, a “Qx” modifier must be appended to the code and the diagnostic pointer must refer to the primary diagnosis code. Remember that while the diagnosis codes you mentioned are neurologic, the Q modifiers refer mainly to vascular issues which must be documented in the medical record of that patient for each and every “Routine Foot Care” (at-risk) visit.
Paul Kinberg, DPM, Dallas, TX
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Recommendation for Billing Service for NY
I am considering using a billing service instead of doing everything in-house. Can anyone share their experiences and make a recommendation for a company that services NY?
Mitchell Rubin, DPM, Larchmont, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Greg Caringi, DPM
There is a very simple solution that we have been using for years with good success. We set up a separate phone and phone number for our "on-call phone." I think the add-on cost is like $10/month. When a patient calls our office number when we are not there, they are directed by the voice mail to call the "on-call phone" number with any emergencies (except 911 emergencies, of course). Depending on which doctor is on-call, these calls are call-forwarded to his/her personal cell phone (*73).
The patient is then directly speaking to the on-call doctor. The patient doesn't see the doctor's personal number. The doctor knows it is a patient because he sees the "on-call phone" number. Every Monday morning, I cancel the call-forwarding (*72) and reassign the call-forwarding to the on-call doctor's personal phone number (*73). It is extremely simple and inexpensive and works great.
Greg Caringi, DPM, Lansdale, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Allan Weiss, DPM
I completely agree with Dr. Sussner. I have been vaccinating, specifically in “communities of need”, and have found it to be an amazing, profoundly good experience! I highly recommend it.
Allan Weiss, DPM, Orange, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Neil Barney, DPM
I would like to address the point by Dr. Cox of the adhesions or scar tissue that may be associated with the neuroma. There may be a solution that I have used in the MIS procedure over the past 20+ or so years since I gave up the practice of neurectomy. After using a small incision on the plantar surface near the webspace and releasing of the ligament with a #67 blade (thank you Al Brown, DPM), I insert a small hemostat and open and close it at the interspace and around the metatarsal heads involved. This is meant to free up any of the scar tissue present. This in-office MIS procedure has worked well for me. I hope this tip helps other DPMs.
Neil Barney, DPM, Brewster, MA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM ARTICLES) | |
From: David Secord, DPM
I thought the article by Dr. Kobak was an informative piece about the National Practitioner Data Bank. There is—as you might imagine—another side to the coin of this organization. It is not complimentary.
The National Practitioner Data Bank is run by Health and Human Services and is audited on a somewhat regular basis by the General Accounting Office (GAO). To the best of my abilities, I’ve gathered what appears to be the (so far) three audits of the National Practitioner Data Bank by the GAO. In all three of those audits, the GAO concludes that 40% of the information contained in the databank is wrong. As of this date, I’ve seen no response from...
Editor's note: Dr. Secord's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Ready for the return to jet-setting? |
Source: Designed by Sebastian Errazuriz
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, MISSOURI, aND RHODE ISLAND
Looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - GREATER HARTFORD, CT
Our four-doctor practice is looking for an associate to join us this coming Summer. Competitive six figure salary with a bonus structure, health insurance, 401-k and vacation benefits. You must be personable. Surgical training is desired. Send resume to latifdpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS
Well-established, well-rounded hospital-based group practice located just North of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified, well-trained with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@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 – WESTERN PA
Well-established podiatry practice in Western, PA looking for a full-time podiatrist to join their team. Position will involve seeing patients at multiple hospitals, wound care centers and satellite offices. Basic qualification: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited residency program. Board Certified/Qualified in surgery. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members. email CV to: dysteindpm@gmail.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST – SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
We are an established family medicine practice in beautiful Scottsdale with an immediate opening for an experienced podiatrist. A large percentage of our patient population are diabetic, which necessitates a skilled podiatric physician to work hand-in-hand with our primary care and orthopedic team. Candidate will enjoy unlimited freedom to practice without the worry of managing a solo practice while taking over an existing podiatric patient population of this thriving medical practice. The candidate will enjoy competitive compensation, bonus and incentive structure, health insurance, vacation malpractice insurance. Please submit your CV to amy@aveonhealth.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN NY
Full time associate looking to live in Western New York. Low cost of living area with multiple city centers a short drive away. Great place to live and raise a family. Great prospect for experienced DPM as well as a new graduate who desires to be part of a team and ultimately wants to be a partner in private practice and transition to ownership. Senior doctor is happy and willing to mentor. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol based office with state of the art facility and equipment. Practice includes all aspects of podiatry ranging from surgery to routine care. Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
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 – CALIFORNIA
Well established mobile podiatry service looking for IMMEDIATE full or part time coverage in Riverside and San Bernardino County. Competitive pay, plus bonus. Full control of your schedule with full support of an experienced office. Busy clinic one day per week is also available. Must have a CA license. CV to: mobilepodiatry310@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 - 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 - 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
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Well rounded 40 year old practice. Grossing $250,000 for 3 day work week. Can build up to 5 days/week. Will stay to acclimate new owner to practice. Will sell or rent 1,300 sq. ft. unit. contact rbfoot5@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WHITE PLAINS, NY
This established practice has been operating for more than 25 years in key market location. Full range of office services and surgery. Opportunity to grow practice and have outstanding return on investment. Priced to sale. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOSTON, MA
High volume surgical practice. Based on hospital campus, serves as referral center for cases. Established relationships. Key success factors include: outstanding interpersonal skills, well trained in all aspects of surgery, willingness to work weekends and take call. Well trained staff in place and willing to transition. Great hands are not enough, superior interpersonal skills required. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
This well-established practice needs a new owner. Current owner seeking to retire. Busy office practice built on sports medicine and general podiatric care. Established referral sources. Priced to sell. Owner will transition. Fully equipped. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CT - BRANFORD
Solo practice for sale. Practice positioned for future growth. Owner has busy practice with full schedule and privileges available at local hospitals and surgery centers. Owner relocating out of state. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE IN GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS
2 offices (Galveston Island and Dickinson) Established for 47 years with owner retiring and willing to stay for easy transition. Grossing $300K plus without COVID-19 drop off. Free standing building in Galveston included in sale with rents to secure note. Contact jknecht522@aol.com
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