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June 03, 2023 #7,510  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Feet Should be Inspected Daily: DC Podiatrist
Suddenly swollen feet can indicate high blood pressure, said Kirk Geter, DPM, the chief of podiatry at Howard University Hospital. Swelling can also be a sign of gout or kidney problems, Dr. Geter added, while tingling and numbness in the feet can indicate diabetes.
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So each day, you should inspect the bottoms and tops of your feet — as well as between your toes — and wiggle your toes around, Dr. Geter said. Look for cracks in the skin, redness, changes in nail color, numbness, sores that won’t heal, and swelling, he said. “And if something doesn’t feel right or look right, then you probably need to get it checked out,” he added.
Source: DNYUZ [5/26/23]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Ankle & Foot Centers of America Welcomes GA Podiatrist
Ankle & Foot Centers of America, a leading national team of podiatrists specializing in foot and ankle surgery, has announced the addition of Peter E. Smith, DPM to their panel of experts. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, with a doctorate in podiatric medicine.
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Dr. Peter Smith |
He then completed his 3-year podiatric surgical residency at the Reading Hospital Tower Health, a Level 1 Trauma Center outside of Philadelphia, where he focused on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. After training, Dr. Smith spent 5 years serving as an Army podiatrist and Deputy Consultant to the Surgeon General for Podiatry.
Source: Yahoo Finance [5/30/23]
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| MEDICAL ECONOMICS | |
Podiatrist Ranks #15 in 100 Highest Paying Jobs
What are the top-paying jobs in the country? Stacker ranked the 100 highest-paying jobs in America using May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was updated on April 25, 2023.
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Podiatrist Ranks #15 in 100 Highest Paying Jobs |
Jobs are ranked according to their median annual wage; the median hourly wage and total employment nationwide are also included.
Source: Seth Berkman And Givens Stacker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram [5/31/23]
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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:
6. Prepare to issue refunds. - Collecting the amount the patient is responsible for before services are rendered is never an exact science because amounts are always an estimate. This means practices may need to issue refunds if they collect more than what the insurance company deems the patient ultimately owes, says Rozmin Bapat, president of CodeRite Healthcare Consulting
She suggests running a monthly refund report from within the practice management system. Then check to ensure those refunds are legitimate, meaning that a payer didn’t accidentally overpay the claim. Also check to determine whether there are any pending claims to which the refund could be applied. Once the practice is sure the patient is owed that money, the clock starts ticking in terms of when it must issue that refund, says Bapat. Each state has its own specific requirements for other payers, she adds.
Source: Lisa A. Eramo, MA, Physicians Practice [5/22/23]
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RE:Do You Need a Morning Routine?
From: Don Pelto, DPM
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Subsequent Debridements
I have been getting insurance denials for subsequent CPT 11042 after one has been previously performed. Regardless of what level of tissue is debrided, my biller is saying I can only bill CPT 11042 every 60 days. The biller is telling me that if I debride any level of tissue within those 60 days, I should bill a CPT 97597 until 60 days has passed. Then after 60 days, I can bill the CPT 11042. This does not seem appropriate. Should we appeal?
Carl Speer, DPM, Pensacola, FL
Response: To start, your biller is wrong. With that out of the way, CPT 11042 has no global period. Always code to the depth of debridement. Always code what was performed whether it is covered or not. To substitute another code just to get it covered is fraudulent. The denial is more likely due to the diagnosis code, modifiers, OR the payer wants to see the records before they pay. It is difficult to offer concrete advice without the name of the payer, diagnosis codes billed, and modifiers used if any.
Tonia Silva, CPC, Lakeport, CA
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RE: Advice for New Graduates
From: Glenn Shintaku, DPM
As this is graduation season, I would like to wish all the podiatry school graduates and residents well as they embark upon the next phase of their careers. I am retired but I would like to share with the new graduates a modification (of which there are many) of an old proverb which I hope is relevant and will help them in their careers and life:
"If you know that you know, stay humble.
If you know that you don't know, you are wise.
If you don't know that you know, you need a vacation.
If you don't know that you don't know, you are dangerous."
Congrats Class of 2023!
Glenn Shintaku, DPM, Gardena, CA
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From: Don R Blum, DPM, JD
I get frustrated every time I see a post regarding diabetic insoles with therapeutic footwear! APMA has been working on pushing a bill through Congress to ease the requirement of an MD/DO signing off for patients. Most patients never see a physician but only see the PA/NP. How many of the readers of PM News have contributed to APMA PAC?; how many have contributed to their state association, and finally how many of the readers are members of APMA/state association?
Please join your state association/APMA. Please keep up with APMA news. Please support your PAC. Many of the diabetic insole questions are answered regularly by APMA.
Don R Blum, DPM, JD, Dallas, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe Tree of the Day
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Not your typical shoe tree |
Source: Roadside America
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHWEST WASHINGTON
Established practice directly on the water with incredible views of mountains. Hiking, biking, sailing and skiing right at your doorstep. Unparalleled outdoors lifestyle. Hospital privileges easily available for surgery, woundcare, etc. Also for sale: Beautiful townhome with million dollar views of Cascade mountains, water and downtown. sjreiner@comcast.net
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
PRACTICE FOR SALE - W. SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Busy, 41 year old general practice. Large, modern clinic. Huge patient list & population draw. Grossing over 500K with only 24 clinic hours per week. Everything needed to produce immediate income. Unlimited potential. Wonderful place to live and practice. Will stay for transition. Financing available. For more info: wwfoot4sale.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
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTH JERSEY
Looking to escape the city life? This established practice offers a consistent revenue stream and a great place to live. Cape May county. Hospital privileges available. Doctor will stay for transition (if requested). Contact: MCrosby518@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
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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POSITION AVAILABLE – MARYLAND
Maryland practice with three locations close to DC/Virginia looking for an associate podiatrist. Our ideal candidate will be able to retain and treat patients in a protocol-based office. Privileges at three local hospitals. This position is M-TH, 7:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m., Friday’s 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with no weekend or on-call responsibility to ensure you have an outstanding work-life balance! Salary plus bonus contract, Health (no deductible), vision and dental at no cost to the employee, No holidays, No weekends, CME allowance, Malpractice at no cost, Paid Vacation/sick/CME time, relocation allowance, and 401K with employer match. Please e-mail CV: Jelena@somdfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION WITH OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE – ATASCOCITA, TX (NORTHEAST SUBURB OF HOUSTON)
Looking for an associate who is interested in being mentored and purchase a well-established podiatry practice location once confident. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - PHOENIX, AZ
Immediate Full-Time, Part-Time. Well established practice seeking podiatrists who are team players and want to excel in a professional and upbeat environment that promotes growth. Surgery and DME fully utilized. Physicians holding Arizona State License preferred. Please email CV to ArizonaFootDocs@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE - NEW YORK
Rapidly growing podiatrist owned and operated company looking for reliable and ethical podiatrists for full or part time position servicing Nursing Homes and SNFs throughout New York. Positions available immediately. Send CV and inquiries to phasetwopodiatry@gmail.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
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 – PHILADELPHIA/BUCKS COUNTY
Seeking an outstanding, highly motivated candidate with top-notch personal and confident surgical skills to join established & highly esteemed diverse practice. Full privileges available for entire spectrum of practice including surgery at 2 different hospital systems. Great opportunity with long-term partnership potential. Send resume and references to bucksfoot@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.
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 – 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 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
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 – 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
ASSOCIATE POSITION – POMPTON LAKES, NJ
Busy North Jersey Podiatry office looking for a surgically trained podiatrist. Opportunity for all hospital surgery/admissions and wound care from practice. Flexible office hours and house calls. Please contact: Dr. Bart Cohen, DPM Pompton Lakes, NJ C: (201) 281-3036.
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 – 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 - 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.
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
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
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
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