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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,627 Subscribers Daily
May 29, 2018 #6,197  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NC Podiatrist Discusses Prevention of Ingrown Toenails
According to Wagner Santiago, DPM, "There are various reasons why an ingrown toenail can occur. Tight footgear, improper cutting of nails, trauma to the nail, thickening of the nail, or sometimes there is a hereditary component that can cause a painful ingrown nail. The problem is the nail grows into the side of the skin which creates a red, inflamed, draining toe. It is painful to just have the sheets on your bed touch it, much less try to stuff it in a shoe. Occasionally there is pus accumulated under the skin and if left for long periods of time, can affect the bone leading to bone infection."
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"Since the nail grows from the base of the nail bed, cutting a “V” at the end of the nail only makes the nail look “fancy”, but does nothing for the ingrown. However, trying to cut the nail straight across and not tearing the nails off in the corner (or “in the quick”) can prevent the start of the problem. Avoiding tight shoes can also be a benefit. When those options are no longer providing relief, it is time to call a podiatrist who treats foot and ankle problems and has performed ingrown toenail procedures," says Dr. Santiago.
Source: Gaston Gazette [5/8/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS | |
TX Podiatrist Wins Gold Medal at National Diving Competition
Lori J Hillman, DPM won the Gold Medal in Platform Diving at the 2018 USA Masters Diving Spring Nationals in Ft Lauderdale, FL on 5/20/18. Dr. Hillman practices in The Woodlands, TX and treats several Olympic divers.
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Dr. Lori Hillman |
Dr. Hillman received her medical training at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed her residency in foot surgery at Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency in Houston and Liberty Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency in Baltimore, Maryland. This was followed by a fellowship in foot orthopedic surgery at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.
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| PODIATRIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE NEWS | |
PA Podiatrist Uses Neurogenx to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy
UPMC Pinnacle says it's treating patients with an innovative machine that repairs nerve damage and relieves pain. Seth Steber, DPM says Neurogenx is becoming increasingly popular. After living with diabetes for 10 years, Ron Gilbert's pain kept getting worse. After Neurogenx treatments, Gilbert said, "It's a lot better. I don't have the stinging pain."
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Dr. Steber says Neurogenx is the only FDA-approved device in the country that goes to a certain frequency of electricity. Steber says the key is repairing the nerve instead of suppressing symptoms like many medicines do. He admits nothing is a cure-all for everyone, but he says studies prove the machine's effectiveness. Steber says that after about 12 treatments that last 40 minutes each, many of his patients don't need to come back for more.
Source: Priscilla Liguori, ABC-27 News [5/10/18]
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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 | |
Staff Roles Practices Should Consider Adding - Part 2
Whether it be clinical, financial, or technical, today’s physician practices have seen many changes. These changes have resulted in adding new roles within the practices as well as expanding roles for some employees already on staff.
2. Host/Hostess - “In most restaurants, there is a host or hostess that immediately greets patrons. They are responsible for ensuring the restaurant customer enjoys an excellent experience. We adapted the roles and responsibilities of a ‘restaurant’ host/hostess to fit our practice. They immediately greet patients as they arrive at the practice and take the patient to an examination room. They also answer any immediate questions the patient might have. They are also responsible for a tracking board at the nurse’s station to indicate in which rooms they have placed the patient.” John Bender, MD, MBA, FAAFP, CEO and family physician at Miramont Family Medicine, Ft. Collins, CO.
Source: Angela Watkins, Physicians Practice [5/24/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Automatic Level 3?
A friend of mine was discussing E/M coding. He tells me that if the new visit includes prescribing a medicine or taking an x-ray, the visit will be enough medical decision-making that it must be a level 3 or higher. This does not seem to make sense to me. Any guidance on this would be helpful.
Archived Codingline Question
Response: There is no automatic coding for any scenario, An initial visit requires that the history, examination, AND decision-making all be at the same complexity level. So DOCUMENTING a brief history and examination will not generate a level three E/M service just because your decision-making resulted in medication being dispensed or an x-ray taken. Furthermore, what was the medication: topical antifungal cream, systemic antibiotic? Gout medicine? It does matter as this will impact the complexity level. Some doctors believe (mistakenly) it is allowable to take x-rays (often bilateral) on all new patients regardless of the diagnosis. On audit, was taking the x-ray medically necessary and reasonable? So your x-ray could potentially be disallowed.
The key is documentation of the E/M components, making sure everything is medically necessary and reasonable. With EHRs, the templates can be auto-populated and the information may not necessarily be relevant to the particular problem - so it may not count towards bullet points. Bottomline: never assume a certain diagnosis or writing an RX qualifies for a certain E/M level.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Mark K Johnson, DPM
We used A2D2 direct system from FOZ (Zac Childress) for 5 years in my previous private practice without hardware or software issues. Also, all support and updates were included in the initial purchase price.
Mark K Johnson, DPM, Bakersfield, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Safest way to go barefoot? |
Source: Submitted by Dr. Arthur Gudeon
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All ticket proceeds go to the APMA Educational Foundation Student Endowment Fund. Reserve your tickets now by sending $75 per ticket to: APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund, 9312 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or via the APMA Meeting registration form.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Practice seeking a motivated podiatric physician to practice all aspects of podiatric medicine, including DME/Surgery. Great opportunity for an energetic and independent individual in a professional, well-equipped office offering excellent growth potential. Established practice with offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, AZ. Please contact ArizonaFootDocs@Gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
Busy practice looking for a full-time associate. PSR-36 Board qualified/certified foot and ankle surgeon. My practice has state-of-the-art equipment with the latest technologies and cutting edge procedures. Candidate must be personable, outgoing and motivated with excellent clinical and surgical skills. Ability to be busy from day one. Partnership opportunity. Must be competent in all areas conservative and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle. Competitive salary and benefits. Email CV to drfootwound@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK
Full time associate position with busy expanding multiple office full scope group on Long Island. Ideal for July 2018 residency/ fellowship graduate or someone with 1-3 years experience looking for future partnership. Board Qualification/ Certification required. Affiliated with NYU/ Winthrop, Northwell and Brookhaven hospitals. Generous package includes salary, bonus, health/ malpractice insurance, paid holidays and vacations. Send CV to drleeb@countryfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OH
Group practice seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Must have excellent clinical and surgical skills and provide quality patient care. Practice equipped with EMR, digital x-ray, PAD, Cutera Laser, ultrasound guided injections, PRP all aspects of DME. Hospital privileges, no nursing homes. Highly trained staff. Send CV, to ohiosurgeons@gmail.com Base salary $120,000 and generous bonus plan, 401k, medical insurance, malpractice, paid vacation, holidays, CME, signing bonus. Partnership opportunity
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Successful Multi-office practice in the lower Hudson valley and surrounding areas. Locations are growing and adding additional offices. Must be entrepreneurial and well-trained in Rearfoot/Ankle. Base Salary $120K/Bonus etc.. Email LOI, complete surgical procedure logs. footfracture@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Part-Time or Full-Time podiatrist to do home visits to home-bound patients in Central and Northern New Jersey.
PODIATRIST WANTED - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Podiatrist needed for practice(s) in California; specifically Chico area and Bay. Professional managed practice in long-term care facilities. Excellent income potential with discretionary time. Please send C V and interest letter to dwayne8543@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION, IMMEDIATE – NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/SAN JOAQUIN
We’re seeking a podiatrist to join our multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. California license required. No nursing home visits. Prefer private practice experience, credentialed with insurance. Production-based Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHERN MARYLAND
Looking for an eager podiatrist to join our growing protocol-based practice. We have 2 offices with certified EMR, fully trained staff, full-time marketer, shoe store in each location and digital x-ray machines. Hospital privileges available near each location. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and will be busy from the moment they are hired! We are looking for a well-rounded personable podiatrist. Please send your CV and cover page to footdocs17@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - OCALA, FL
Family Foot and Ankle has an immediate opening for a board qualified/certified surgical podiatrist. Pleasant work environment with state-of-the-art facility and highly skilled staff. High-end compensation and bonus potential. Excellent benefits and relocation reimbursement. Great public schools and community colleges, excellent healthcare facilities, and an hour or two from the U of FL, airports, beaches, Orlando attractions, a national forest and outdoor recreation opportunities. Respond with CV to email: medstaffhr@gmail.com
MULTI-LOCATION GROUP - CHICAGO/NEAR WEST SUBURBS
Seeking an ABFAS Board Certified/Eligible associate. MINIMUM 2 year private practice experience required. Surgical/ortho patient load. Great staff. DME, Rx, Minimal Incision Sx, EMR, digital x-ray, laser, ultrasound, PRP, shockwave & MRI. Top pay, associateship & practice equity available for experienced candidates. Send CV drtsatsos@anklenfoot.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIAMI, FL
We are a growing practice in Miami, FL with three podiatrists working in 1 office and on staff at 3 hospitals, seeking PSR-36 board certified/qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Practice is equipped with certified EMR, digital x-ray, and laser. Send CV to tvaldizan@birdroadpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is revolutionizing the continuum of care for seniors living in more than 200 long-term facilities in Central Florida. We currently have an opening in the state of Florida. If you are committed to helping seniors live healthy lives, this mobile-based position could be your perfect fit. Our physicians work Monday thru Friday and must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and 401K retirement plan. Salary and RVU Bonus Structure. Email CV kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Dynamic practice seeking rearfoot trained surgeon who is BE/BC for associate position for partnership track. Strong patient flow with balanced surgical volume. Opportunity for immediate personal and professional growth. College town. Great lifestyle practice. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Looking for a podiatrist, part-time or full time, to service nursing homes in NJ with possibility to work in office for the right person. Looking to start ASAP. Please email resume to ghcp@globalhealthcarepartner.com. Days and Hours are flexible. Good compensation.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SARASOTA FLORIDA
KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is revolutionizing the continuum of care for seniors living in more than 200 long-term facilities in Central Florida. We currently have an opening in the Sarasota, FL area. If you are committed to helping seniors live healthy lives, this mobile-based position could be your perfect fit. Our physicians work Monday thru Friday and must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. We cover malpractice insurance, medical supplies, travel allowance, etc. Exceptional benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and 401K retirement plan. Salary and RVU Bonus Structure. Email CV kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – JERSEY SHORE, NEW JERSEY
Busy Jersey Shore practice looking for an associate podiatrist who is proficient in Routine Foot Care, Medicare Patients, Primary Podiatric Medicine including Wart Treatment and Nail Surgeries. Please email CV, and salary requirements to lakewoodjobs999@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME-APPROVED 12 month fellowship beginning July 1st, 2018. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, dermatology, as well as plastic, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. Must have completed a PMSR residency. Please contact drarnoldhertz@aol.com or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE ( equal opportunity employer)
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PRACTICES WANTED
Buying podiatry practices in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, NYC, New Jersey, Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina. Looking to buy podiatry practices large, small, rural or urban. Podiatrists who are looking to retire soon or in the near future, or wanting to join a larger group to handle business operations can contact us at podiatrymanagementinc@gmail.com. Competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to sell and work within the larger company.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN FRANCISCO AREA, CALIFORNIA
Established practice in the East Bay in highly visible medical building across from major hospital. All aspects of foot and ankle care including: digital x-ray, Pinpointe laser, MLS laser, Traknet EMR. Turn-key office. Excellent opportunity, Gross $500K+, EastBaypodiatrypractice@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
Established practice for sale. Located in a professional office building, the office has consistent cash flow and an established patient based. Practice owner transitioning to retirement. Priced to sell. Contact MCrosby518@gmail.com
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