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April 14, 2023 #7,475  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
AZ Podiatrist Discusses Common Causes of Foot Cramps
“Pain is the body’s best sign that something is going awry,” says Sondema Tarr, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon at Direct Podiatry Arizona in Tempe. In most cases, there are easily fixable reasons behind your cramping feet. It commonly means that you’re low on potassium and other electrolytes. Electrolytes are essential minerals, such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium, that you get from the foods you eat and liquids you drink. “These molecules have electrical charges, and they help the body send important messages to the muscles,” explains Dr. Tarr.
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Dr. Tarr adds that recurring cramps can sometimes be a sign of circulation issues, but there would usually be other signs along with the toe cramps, including cramps in your calves and upper legs. In some cases, cramps could be a sign of neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which is usually related to diabetes or stroke, she says.
Source: Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping [4/11/23]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
Carbon-Plated Shoes Best for Experienced Runners: DC Podiatrist
Deployed with strategy and intention, carbon-plated shoes can be a game-changing addition to an experienced runner’s shoe rotation. Yes, the word "experienced" is key. Lee Firestone, DPM, a podiatrist and certified running coach, emphasizes that runners should already have strong running form—including a fast cadence, a slight forward lean, and a strong knee drive to avoid heel striking—in order to wear the shoes, as well as strong feet, ankles, and glutes.
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Some experts believe that the shoes’ extreme energy return could overtax the tendons and ligaments in the midfoot, or lead to plantar fasciitis or bone stress injuries. Dr. Firestone says that the high stack in most carbon shoes could lead to instability, leaving you at a greater risk of ankle sprains.
Source: Lauren Wingenroth, Well + Good [4/12/23]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
MD Podiatrist is Program Director at BVA/Rubin Institute
Hummira (Hassani) Abawi, DPM is the Program Director at BVA/Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, MD. She earned her podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Abawi completed her podiatric residency at the Maryland VA Health Care System and a fellowship in limb lengthening at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRY MANAGEMENT MINUTE | |
RE: Using Wire to Mark Up X-Rays
From: Don Pelto, DPM
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Student Loan Concepts to Know During Tax Season
With tax season approaching, many people are focused on gathering all the tax forms to make sure they don’t miss the April deadline; however, few will pause to inquire how their tax filing could impact their student loan payment. Fortunately, there are many ways that borrowers can get creative with income reporting come tax season that could impact their student loan payments substantially.
10B. Filing separately from spouse - For those of you in one of the lucky few “community property” states, you also have another lever we can pull on for you. AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, and WI are all community property states which means that all income that is earned annually by you and your spouse is legally considered community property. This means that when you file your taxes separately, instead of simply being able to isolate your income from your spouse’s, you can also submit additional paperwork (Form 8958) to have them draw that line right down the middle.
As an example, if you are making $300k and your spouse is making $100k, in a normal filing taxes separate situation, you could isolate your $300k of income and must report that to the Department of Education for your payment's sake. But in a community property state, you get to cut your household income of $400k directly down the middle.[3] You can report it as if you made $200k and your spouse made $200k. This means that when you go to report your income, you get to report the $200k instead of the $300k of income! This can be HUGE savings for clients and the bigger discrepancy between your and your spouse’s income, the more impact this will have on your situation.
Source: Michael Foley, CFP, CSLP, Hannah Flodin, CSLP Medical Economics [3/26/23]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Difficulty With Assisted Living Facilities
I have been having a problem billing Medicare Advantage plans (especially Aetna Medicare and United Healthcare Medicare) for my services in assisted living facilities. I bill them using the new CMS guidelines procedure code CPT 99348 since CPT 99335 are deleted in 2023 and using POS code 13 for assisted living facilities. They have been denying claims stating the POS code 13 is wrong for CPT 99348. This is only happening with Medicare Advantage plans. I practice in New Jersey.
Does anyone have any insight how this should be billed? Maybe POS code 12 instead of 13? Also, if you have to use PS code 12 for Medicare Advantage plans, what should be placed in box 30 on HCFA 1500 form? Should the facility address be the patient home address if using POS 12?
PM News Subscriber
Response: You are billing this correctly using the new CMS Guidelines. This is a computer issue that needs to be addressed by Aetna and their system.
Alan Bass, DPM, CPC, Manalapan, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Michael Orosz, DPM
I’ve recently started using a product from PediFix called Visco-Gel Hammertoe Crutch. These are especially effective for those patients with long toes that plantarflex over a crest pad.
Michael Orosz, DPM, Cedar Rapids, IA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Edith James, CPed
Pedifix’s Pediplast made into a custom toe separator could be the solution. Custom toe separators can be made to lift and prevent rubbing between toes plus significantly reduce contact with ground forces. These are formed directly to the foot, then cure in minutes. These last very well; some last for more than a year.
These combined with cushioned, moisture-wicking high tech fiber socks have improved the health of many patients. Note: thicker socks usually require more room in footwear, of course. Personally, if current socks are inadequate protection, my presentation of solutions starts with socks since they’re the first opportunity to help. Custom toe separators, protective cushioned socks, orthoses, then fit footwear are all that are needed here.
Edith James, CPed, St. Louis, MO
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Source: Submitted by Dr. David Alper
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2023. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, as well as, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer
LIMB SALVAGE FELLOW POSITION – LOS ANGELES
Part of a busy rapidly growing practice providing care in Los Angeles. Position includes multiple settings for learning including tertiary and community hospitals, private clinic with in-house surgery center and skilled nursing facilities. Training also includes practice management along with coding training and hyperbarics training and certification. Position comes with a competitive salary with full benefits including CME allowance, health, dental, vision coverage as well as matching 401k plan. Email resume to info@woundinstitute.com
CPME/GME APPROVED 1 YEAR PODIATRY MULTIDISCIPLINARY FELLOWSHIP IN WOUND CARE AND HBOT
Huntington Hospital at Northwell Health, NY. Two positions available leading to certification in Wound Care and HBOT. Research projects and clinical trials available for possible publication. Generous salary and benefits. Please contact eardito@northwell.edu for more information.
DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP 2023/2024—MICHIGAN
Beaumont Hospital 12-month diabetic limb-salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained podiatric surgeons. Heavy focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, wound care, research, and elective surgery. Fellowship begins July 1st, 2023 Please email your CV to randy.semma@corewellhealth.org
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – RIVERTON, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Riverton, Utah. Competitive salary with commission structure. Benefits include: PTO, CME allowance, health and malpractice insurance. Must be confident in working solo in your own office environment. Please email Cover Letter and CV to vanessa.deleon@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ILLINOIS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Are you seeking the opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing podiatry practices in Illinois? 15 Offices around the Chicagoland area. Full time & part time positions are available. Strong clinical skills required. Surgical and non-surgical positions available now and next summer. Competitive commission, full benefit package, PTO, holidays, health/dental/life/disability, malpractice coverage & 401(k) w/match. Email CV to drmceneaney@illinoisfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Highly desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus, Mentorship Program included. Income: $275,000 - $350,000. Send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION (PART-TIME) - MANHATTAN
Podiatrist wanted part-time for Manhattan practice several days a week. Great for graduating surgical residents or seasoned DPM. Foot Group. (212) 645-3462.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
KG Health Partners is seeking full-time and part-time podiatrists to provide mobile lower extremity care to long-term care residents in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and benefits for full-time employees. Email CV to Kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate associate position to join our team. An expanding, dynamic podiatry practice with lots of room to grow. Limb salvage, deformity, trauma & clinic. Multiple hospitals to take call, hospital call required. Maryland license preferred, BQ required. Full benefit package available. Please email CV to footanklerecon@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIC SURGEON POSITION AVAILABLE - BROOKLYN, NY
Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a rapidly growing team. ABFAS board QUALIFIED/ CERTIFIED; RRA preferred. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard. Competitive benefits package. Please send resume to: simonfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Join our dynamic Chicago Downtown Podiatry Clinic as a BE/BC associate, practicing all facets of podiatric medicine. We seek a DPM licensed in IL, with exceptional diagnostic skills and bedside manner. Our clinic fosters long-term growth and job satisfaction. Embrace this unique opportunity, email your resume to altotalaris@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - GREATER CHICAGO AREA AND NW INDIANA
Podiatry positions are open in the Greater Chicago Area and NW Indiana. We serve Homebound chronically ill and underserved patients. Receive all of the support you need to successfully practice in the community. FT and PT are available. State license required. Contact us at amorsy@md-athome.com or by phone 612-963-1114. www.md-athome.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
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION – IOWA CITY AREA
Seeking personable associate to join our long-established practice. Hospital and ASC based surgery. We strive to provide high quality care with compassionate service and are looking for a team player with the right attitude and personality to match. Recent grads or experienced practitioners welcome to apply. Replacing a full-time associate relocating. Immediately stepping into a busy schedule with room for growth. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send cover letter and CV to: contactus@341foot.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. Modern offices and equipment. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN PA/NY
Well established practice with offices in Western NY and Northwest PA seeks podiatrist for full time position. Immediate position available. Must have or be willing to obtain NY and PA license. Competitive base salary plus bonus , 401K, medical, CME. Send CV to jhs.podiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EASTERN VIRGINIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an associate doctor to join our team in Eastern, Virginia. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. USFAS is an excellent opportunity for those who are seeking long-term employment. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
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ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Largest group in the central valley is seeking associate. Must be highly motivated with good patient skills and personality. Must be board qualified or certified salary excellent with all paid benefits/incentives including malpractice/401k and profit sharing, and will help with student loan repayment. Compassionate and well-trained for immediate position. Office-based, Surgery Center and hospital-based with no rest homes. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Offering a permanent position in a multi-million dollar hi-tech practice. Please e-mail CV and short bio to tflores@wetreatyourfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSTION - CENTRAL NJ
Associate needed for 35+ year busy private practices in Central NJ. Applicant should be personal, independent and motivated. Practice entails all aspects of podiatry. Surgery, orthopedics, wound care, primary care and sports medicine. Competitive compensation package. To apply please email letter of intent and CV to newfeet124@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an experienced Associate Doctor that has a specialty in surgery and rear foot to join our team in Beckley, West Virginia. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - 4 CORNERS AREA
Associate position as part of a rapidly growing practice providing care in four corners area. Position including hospital rounding, clinic and SNF providing wound care and limb salvage. Comes with a $120K base + bonus with full benefits including CME allowance, Health, Dental, Vision, 401k plan. Email resume to kim@innovationmedgroup.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Very busy, well-established, group practice is seeking to add a full time associate. Candidate must be very hard working and ethical with good surgical training and having completed a minimum of 24 month residency. Applicant must be at least board qualified. Competitive salary and benefits. E-mail CV to llfootankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Busy, growing, 2 location, podiatry group in Albuquerque, NM seeking full-time associate. Must be ABFAS BQ/BE.? Competitive salary and full benefit package.? Qualified applicants will join a value-based, protocol driven state of the art practice addressing all aspects of podiatric care to include limb salvage, sports medicine, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and hospital call. If interested please send CV and cover letter to nmfaidoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), one of the largest podiatric groups in the United States is hiring! USFAS is looking for an experienced Associate Doctor that has a specialty in surgery and rear foot to join our team in Central Pennsylvania. Our group of physicians use state of the art, podiatry-specific technology, and software to stay on top of today’s changing medical trends and provide our patients with the highest quality care. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruiting@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 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 22,000 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
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ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE IN UPPER MANHATTAN NYC
30 years old practice. Strong patient base. Three treatment rooms with a digital X-ray machine with EMR. Perfect for new practitioners or DPM waiting to expand practice. Asking for 100k Please respond to Email: Michael.dave1957@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN NJ
Doctor retiring after 51 years. 2 office locations in Burlington County. Office equipment available. Hospital privileges available. Contact harris.klear@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Suburban Minneapolis. Busy 41 year old practice with large population draw, grossing 500K. Everything needed to produce immediate income. Golden opportunity with amazing potential. Wonderful place to live & to practice the way you’ve always wanted to. Will stay for transition, financing available. Contact: www.wwfoot.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PLYMOUTH, MA
Located in a medical building with optimum visibility and referrals. Opportunity for a solo practitioner or established group to enhance income via added hours and surgery with hospital privileges available. 3-4 exam rooms. Turn-key. Retiring. Will stay for transition. Email dpmassist@gmail.com
ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Serious inquires only great location across from major hospital three treatment rooms and all equipment free parking great staff. Perfect for one or two doctors text 818-451-8441 Email drpatriciawalters@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE INCREASE REVENUE AND SAVE THOUSANDS
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