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Serving Over 21,982 Subscribers Daily
May 26, 2023 #7,505  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Joins Touro for Day of ‘Healthy Aging’
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) recently participated in “Healthy Aging: An Educational Day for Seniors,” sponsored by Adrienne E. Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council and by Touro University. The full-day program, based in the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Jamaica, Queens, began with remarks by Speaker Adams as well as by Touro Provost Patricia Salkin, JD, Senior VP of Academic Affairs, and Rabbi Moshe Krupka, MS, Executive VP of Touro University and chief liaison for community affairs.
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Andrew Kempadoo Umadat, Nneamaka Oliver, Drs. Loretta Logan, Eunice Ramsey-Parker, Provost Patricia Salkin, Jasmine Christie Reid, John Harris, and Iain Guy |
NYCPM’s Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedics and Pediatrics Loretta Logan, DPM, MPH and FCNY/Clinic Administrator Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM, MPH gave a presentation about issues of aging feet and ankles, and headed the NYCPM team of five students -- Andrew Kempadoo Umadat ('24), Nneamaka Oliver ('23), Jasmine Christie Reid (''23), John Harris ('24), and Iain Guy ('24) -- that provided podiatric services including foot screenings and distribution of information to the seniors who filled the ballroom.
Source: Footprints [Mar-Apr 2023]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
OH Podiatrist Discusses Runner's Toe
Your toenails can take quite a beating when you’re pounding the pavement or hitting the treadmill, notes Georgeanne Botek, DPM. Every stride may put a bit of stress on your toenails (particularly on your big toe). Over time, that can take a toll. “Runner’s toe” describes the damage caused by pressure, shearing, and friction as your toenail repeatedly and forcefully makes contact with the front or side of your shoe. This repetitive impact can lead to a subungual hematoma.
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Dr. Georgeanne Botek |
Easing up on activity, especially if you’re experiencing pain, will give your toenail a chance to heal. The blackened toenail will eventually grow out over time. It’s also a good idea to get your feet properly sized at a local shoe store to assure you have enough toe box space in your shoes. This can help limit the friction that causes runner’s toe. Try to avoid painting over black toenails with polish, recommends Dr. Botek. While it may improve the appearance of your toenail, polish also prevents your nail from breathing and isn’t healthy for long periods of time.
Source: Health Essentials [5/24/23]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Stonewall Podiatry Welcomes WV Podiatrist
Mon Health Stonewall Podiatry has announced the addition of David Anderson, DPM to its dedicated team of physicians. Dr. Anderson will be practicing as a podiatrist at the Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital locations in Bridgeport and Weston, WV.
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Dr. Anderson completed his doctorate in podiatric Medicine at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He then went on to complete his podiatric residency at Mercy-Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.
Source: Mon Health [5/24/23]
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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 | |
Tips for Easing Patient Collections in Your Practice
Starting in 2023, some credit-reporting firms will remove unpaid medical debt of less than $500. Asking patients to pay their medical bill may become more difficult when there are fewer financial consequences. Here are some strategies to ease the burden of patient collections and improve cashflow and revenue:
2. Collect the amount the patient is responsible for as close to the time of service as possible.
“Pre-service or at the point of service is best,” says Crisi Hutson, MBA, senior director of product development at Availity. “The farther away from the care, the easier it is for patients to re-prioritize their finances.” Note that doing this may require new workflows such as verifying benefits and eligibility a few days prior to the service as well as on the date of service, she adds.
Source: Lisa A. Eramo, MA, Physicians Practice [5/22/23]
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RE: 5 Seconds to Change Your Life
From: Don Pelto, DPM
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RE: The Passing of Michael Christopher Webb, DPM
Michael Christopher Webb, DPM, age 48, died unexpectedly on May 4, 2023. Michael attended medical school at The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, where he served as President of his class and obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree in 2001.
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Following podiatry school graduation, Dr. Webb completed a 3-year podiatric surgical residency in Cleveland, Ohio, at The Cleveland Clinic, under the tutelage of Dr. John Cann. In his all-too-short life, he significantly impacted many and will be forever missed.
Source: Knox News [5/25/23]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Multiple Hammertoe Repair
How do you bill CPT 28285 for three toes? The patient’s insurance is Medicare Novitas Texas. The toes that were operated on were the second and third toes of the left foot and the second toe of the right foot. (-T1, -T2, and -T6)
William Pack, DPM, Conroe, TX
Response: The three toes involved were the second and third toes of the left foot and the second toe of the right foot. The CPT code that is appropriate for the correction of a hammertoe is CPT 28285 which is defined as the following: Correction, hammertoe (e.g. interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy). When the MUEs or the Medically Unlikely Edits were accessed, the MUE for CPT 28285 is 4. Therefore, it would be appropriate to bill for all three hammertoe corrections on the same date of service.
The coding scenario would be the following:
CPT 28285 – T1
CPT 28285 – T2
CPT 28285 – T6
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC, Lady Lake, FL
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Source for Purchasing 10% NaOH
I have been purchasing 10% NaOH from my supplier, but they no longer carry this product. I would be most appreciative if any of my colleagues are aware of a new source where I can purchase this product.
Richard M. Cowin, DPM, Orlando, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Jochen Kronier via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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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
DIABETIC LIMB SALVAGE & WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP 2023 — SOUTHERN CA
Beverly Hills 12-month diabetic limb-salvage, wound care and reconstructive fellowship. The fellowship will enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained podiatric surgeons. Focus on diabetic limb-salvage surgery, advanced wound care, coding/billing, practice management and elective surgery. Fellowship start flexible. Full benefits included. Please email your CV to info@woundinstitute.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Busy two-office practice with five doctors in Upstate SC seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Start date immediately. All aspects of podiatric surgery, medicine and biomechanics. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short- and long-term disability. PTO. (All other standard benefits) Please send face letter with CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Beautiful places and smiling faces. Don’t get caught up in the podiatry rat race. Join the Southeast’s most progressive podiatry practice. If you are retirement ready or residency ready; surgical or non-surgical; full time or part time; we may have a place for you. Earning potential ($200-300k) with benefits, and most importantly work-life balance. careers@physiciansfootcare.com.
GRADUATING RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS – CALIFORNIA
Rapidly growing practice has openings for caring and motivated doctors who graduate in 2023. Join a start class of your peers from leading programs and learn from nationally recognized podiatrists. Locations include Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, and Stockton. Excellent training, guaranteed first year salary, competitive compensation model, comprehensive benefits, and a 401k match included. If interested in learning more, submit your CV to DPMcareers@balancehealth.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 - 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 POSITION – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: St. George, 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 – 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.
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 - FORT MYERS, FL
Growing practice in Fort Myers, FL seeking a full-time associate. The practice is a great mix of general podiatry, wound care, rearfoot & forefoot surgery, and sports medicine. Base salary + bonus, PTO, malpractice, health insurance, and CME allowance. Interested candidates email CV to yvelasquez@certifiedfoot.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – JACKSONVILLE, FL
Associate position with partnership opportunity within 3 years. Full service, group podiatry practice in Jacksonville, FL. Compensation: 30% of net collections with guarantee against net collections. Benefits: office overhead, health and medical malpractice insurance, paid vacation, clerical and clinical support staff. Contact: padler@adlerpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION- UPSTATE NY AND VT
Busy two-office practice in Upstate NY and VT seeking a full-time podiatry associate. Senior doctor looking to add associate. Partnership potential. General podiatry and surgery. Benefits include malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, PTO. Please send CV to sarchinooffice@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -VENTURA, CA
PSR 24-36 trained podiatrist needed for multi-doctor, multi-office, multi-clinic group. Busy practice seeking energetic surgeon. Forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic limb salvage. Full benefits. Growing practice leading to full partnership. Email CV, cover letter to robergmgmt@gmail.com
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 - 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 - SOUTHWESTERN, PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full-time Podiatrist. Competitive salary with bonus. Benefits: PTO, no cost health and dental insurance for family, malpractice insurance, 401K. Please respond to drkmo12@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW ORLEANS, LA
Great opportunity for recent graduate or mid-career professional. Thriving, established, multi-office, practice seeking a full-time podiatrist. Ideal candidate is ethical, hardworking & self-motivated. Well rounded practice in a vibrant, unique city. Offering competitive salary with bonus. Send CV to: office@footankledoc.com, including start date, availability and salary requirements.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
75 y/o multi 7 figure podiatric general practice with emphasis on wound care and limb salvage, needs both full time and part time Podiatrist. All patients seen in our 4,200 sq ft office with in-house pharmacy. Candidates must be affable but confident and have excellent communication skills. Spanish helpful but not required. Candidate must be capable of multitasking between numerous patients in 9 treatment rooms and 12 well trained staff. This is a protocol based practice. Full time position starts at $200k with employee sponsored retirement and possibility of housing included. Email CV to kevore7@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGOLAND
Chicago and suburbs: Rapidly growing practice in Chicagoland area needs a motivated, caring, independent associate. PT or FT, cover 2 busy clinics, senior homes and some housecalls. BQ/BC preferred. % based income, rapid growth potential. Mon-Sat schedule, optional hospital call. For further info please contact Dr G: premierpodiatry312@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GREATER SEATTLE AREA
Growing practice in greater Seattle area seeking full-time associate. Well balanced practice with FF/RF surgery, general clinic, and wound care. No call, No weekends. ***Base salary + bonus, malpractice, health insurance, 401k, and PTO*** Interested candidates, email CV to SeattleDPM.hire@gmail.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 – SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice seeking FT/PT podiatrist. Complete salary package and benefits. Healthy corporate culture supported for long term growth. Please send CV to podiatryoffice20@gmail.com.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - GA, MA, and MO
Rapidly growing podiatrist owned and operated company looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists to service Nursing Homes and SNFs throughout Georgia, Massachusetts, and Missouri. Send CV and inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SAN DIEGO AREA
Fast growing Mobile Podiatry practice is looking for a podiatrist to see patients in their homes &/or an assisted living facility. We offer a flexible schedule (Part-Time/Full-time), excellent monthly compensation, and dedicated support staff. uly 2023 associates are welcomed. Please email CV to: barefeetpodiatry1@gmail.com
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHWEST WASHINGTON
Established practice directly on the water with incredible views of mountains, hiking, biking, sailing and skiing right at your door step. Unparalleled outdoors lifestyle. Hospital privileges easily available for surgery and wound care. Also for sale, beautiful townhouse with million dollar views of water and Cascade mountains water and downtown. meridareiner@gmail.com
PRACTICES FOR SALE - MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES
Middle TN, Hudson Valley NY, North Central CA, NW Washington, SE Georgia, NW Oklahoma, NW Indiana, North/Central Ohio, SE Ohio, NW Florida To find out about each of these opportunities contact MCrosby518@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ANNAPOLIS, MD
24 year old practice grossing over 7 figures, newly renovated, turn-key protocol-based practice ½ mile from hospital. 7 treatment rooms, ultrasound, x-ray, on-site ASC and nail salon on 1st floor with parking. Owner doc staying to help transition amazing team. Contact annapolispodiatry@gmail.com
ACTIVE PRACTICE FOR SALE IN 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
PART-TIME PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN NJ (MONMOUTH COUNTY
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity and affordable for recent residency graduate. staff privileges available at hospital and nursing home minutes away from office. Equipment for sale: low hours Midmark autoclave, Kodak CR x ray scanner, Midmark podiatry chairs, Vascular analyzer, hand instruments. If interested, please contact Alfiebriella@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SANTA BARBARA, CA
Turn-key practice in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA. Stand-alone 1200 sq-ft office with 4 treatment rooms, digital XR, and MLS laser. Good mix of surgery, wound care, biomechanics, and CNC. Community hospital and surgery centers nearby. Please email info@alignfootankle.com if seriously interested.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – MANHATTAN AND PLAINVIEW, LONG ISLAND
Office space available East 60th, East 70th and East 22nd streets in Manhattan and Plainview, Long Island. Offices fully equipped and are available full time, part time and to share. All serious inquiries should be sent to podo2345@aol.com.
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