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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,175 Subscribers Daily
June 09, 2022 #7,224  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
Avoid Summer Injuries from Walking Barefoot: OH Podiatrist
Abigail Elliott, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist with Knox Community Hospital, explained how to care for feet, what warning signs to watch for, and how to select proper shoes. “Recently, we've been seeing a lot more puncture wounds, meaning patients are stepping on things because they're walking barefoot,” Dr. Elliott told the Mount Vernon News. “Just in the last week or two, we’ve had quite a few patients with glass in their foot or a splinter because they've been walking barefoot.”
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Dr. Abigail Elliott |
Walking barefoot in the summertime can be something people look forward to, but Elliott said it’s best to wear shoes outdoors. “You really shouldn’t do that just to avoid injury to the foot,” the podiatrist said. “Walking barefoot can expose you to viral infections like plantar warts or fungal infections like athlete’s foot or ringworm.” Even around the house, socks, slippers, or a pair of flip-flop sandals are recommended, she said. This is especially important for those with diabetes, where the foot can be less sensitive and more prone to slow-healing wounds.
Source: Robert Hadley, Mount Vernon News [6/7/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
Warmer Weather Brings Out Foot Fungus: MI Podiatrist
According to Conway McLean, DPM, "With the increasing temperatures of summer upon us, activity levels are rising as well. Moisture levels naturally rise, creating a wonderful place for fungus. These are opportunistic infections, and are out and about, simply part of our environment. To flourish, they simply need the right opportunity. A closed-toe shoe, a sweaty foot, a shoe material that doesn’t breathe, all these are part of the complex equation leading to the development of a fungal infection of the foot."
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"Although tinea pedis has been the subject of innumerable jokes, it can be a serious matter. Besides, who wants to live with a fungus among us? Although some forms of athlete’s feet are quite subtle and easy to miss, medically-speaking, living with these organisms is generally not a good idea. Treat your feet well and keep them fungus free; they’re your ticket to your next walk," says Dr. McLean.
Source: The Mining Journal [6/6/22]
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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 | |
Addressing Physician Burnout
Here are some actions for practices to curb physician and medical staff burnout.
1. Transform workplace to empower employees and be responsive to their needs.
A workplace that cultivates relationships and uses open communication and participatory management to solve problems empowers staff to speak up and engage in efforts that can improve patient safety, quality of care, and build trust.
Source: Richard Payerchin, Logan Lutton, Medical Economics [5/24/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Medicare Advantage Challenges
BCBS Medicare Advantage in Michigan is stating that CPT 64455, J3301, J1100 are not approved payable codes by Medicare so they denied my claim. This is what I billed:
CPT 64455 RT G57.61, M79.671
CPT 64455 LT G57.62, M79.672
J1100 A5 (our NDC modifier code, which works on all other insurance carriers)
J3301 A6
I appealed the claim and they sent back my appeal, requiring more documentation. I called Provider Services and they stated they need the office note (which I faxed with the original appeal) and the LCD from Medicare stating this is a payable code. According to their information, this is not a Medicare-approved code. I have not had this happen with any other insurance carrier. The really odd thing is I just billed a different patient with the same insurance the same codes (right only), and it was paid. Any suggestions?
Kim Crayton, Office manager, Kalamazoo, MI
Response: 1) This is a legitimate code. 2) The description of this code is for multiple injections. The descriptor states injection(s)–That little “(s)” is the problem. So what constitutes injection(s)- multiple on one foot or both feet? I think the podiatric community considers this to be on one foot since we sometimes inject two neuromas on the same foot. Is this fair? No, but that’s how it is. The use of the RT and LT triggered the denial. That is why you were paid on your other claim, not on this one.
So options would be to appeal indicating arguing the injections were on separate feet and it should be paid. The other option for this carrier is only to inject one foot per encounter which gets you paid… at the patient’s inconvenience.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
RE: Tall People at Increased Risk of Peripheral Neuropathy
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
Analyses were performed using data from the U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program in 222,300 non-Hispanic White and 58,151 non-Hispanic, Black adults in the U.S. It was concluded that tall people have an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy and skin and bone infections but a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol.
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Dale Feinberg, DPM
I found the two sides of the current state of podiatry income very informative. A few years ago, I decided to ”give” my 40 year old private practice away as it was time to retire. I did not want to leave my wife with a vacancy in her medical center. I came up with a novel idea of charging the new podiatrist $50,000 for all my equipment and all my charts and goodwill and require that he signed a three-year lease with my wife. I would stay on board to help with any transitions necessary and set up the new guy with all my current staff and found them a super capable office manager to take him into the future. I also told the new guy that I would accept $1500 a month until the debt was paid.
The long and short of the story is that...
Editor's note: Dr. Feinberg's extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PM EDITORIALS) | |
From: Eddie Davis, DPM
Dr. Block asks, “Who wants to be a podiatrist?” Dr. Fellner discusses how non-professionals appear to charge more for routine foot care than podiatrists.
Dr. Block notes that the applicant pool for podiatric medical schools is too small. That is interesting considering the fact that the applicant pool for medical schools is hitting record highs: This demonstrates that the lack of sufficient applicant numbers is a podiatry issue.
We can encourage prospective students and tell them about the wonderful services we provide as podiatrists, but I have to be honest about the challenges...
Editor's note: Dr. Davis' extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
From: Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH
Kudos to Dr. Armstrong on moving our profession ahead with his amputation statistics showing how much podiatry can help save lives and limbs.
Ivar E. Roth, DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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Brace yourself? |
Source: Youngwon Kim via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETINGS AND WEBINARS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST. GEORGE, UT
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 st.georgefootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN MAIN LINE SUBURBS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Well established private and multiple nursing- home affiliated non-surgical practice started in 1955. Opportunity exists for the sale of practice, or sale of practice and office building with a second- floor apartment. Perfect for a highly motivated podiatrist who values owning their own practice or wants to expand their patient volume in a very desirable location near multiple hospitals.Please send serious inquiries to: douglasdpm694@comcast.net
IMMEDIATE OPENING - FLORIDA MIDWEST COASTAL
1-FT or 2-PT needed for great 2 office/ALF care practice. New graduates are welcome. Will help train in EMR, billing/coding, and how to practice. BQ/BC preferred. Paid CME, vacation, mileage, cell phone, and competitive salary. Please send CV inquires to footandanklemc@gmail.com
PODIATRIST - CHICAGO
Busy, multi-physician podiatry practice in Chicago looking to hire podiatrist for office base and housecalls. Earnings $350K and up, flexible hours, full or part time, fixed hours, full logistics and scheduling provided, bonus and partnership track, malpractice and health insurance. Peers physicians references provided. Please email Kinga.efac@gmail.com or call 312-375-6430.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHOENIX, AZ
Growing Multi-office private practice located in suburbs of Phoenix. Full time associate position leading to partnership. ABFAS eligible or certification required. Practice encompasses all phases of podiatric medicine and surgery. Send your CV to aceoprice@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VERNAL, UT
I mmediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Vernal, 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 vernalfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION– NASHVILLE, TN
Rapidly growing multi-location practice looking for 2-3 new associates near Nashville, TN. Looking for partnership-minded individuals to start between August 2022-2023. Competent in hospital care, full-scope podiatric surgery, and business-minded. Looking for hard-working team players. Multiple office-based revenue streams available. Aggressive pay structure with intensive practice management. Relocation stipend, health insurance, and 401k available once vetted. Encourage recent and senior residents to apply. sodom@gfacenter.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 - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Four physician practice seeks PSR-36 trained DPM, well versed in rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic limb salvage with inpatient care. Competitive salary and benefits with bonus structure. Early partnership opportunity. Near mountains and lakes. Enjoy small city lifestyle. Please send resume with cover letter to schudson87@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
Established 30 year-old two-office practice has an opening for a full-time associate to partnership career. Must be compassionate, friendly, and a team player. Must be open-minded and willing to learn all aspects of podiatry practice management. BQ or BC. Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits. Send letter of intent, salary requirements, and availability to NBFA@myachingfeet.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OKLAHOMA
Non-Surgical Part Time/Full Time position Mobile Podiatry. Assisted Living Facilities and nursing home patients. Well established practice. No Call, no nights, no weekends. Earn over 100K working only 2-3 days a week. Must be team player, hardworking, and pleasant with excellent bedside manner. Contact 405-370-3457 - Nplants2008@gmail.com
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTH EAST PA
Available for busy 2-office practice in S.E. PA. All facets of podiatric medicine and surgery with excellent earning potential. Great area to live and work. Current associate leaving due to family emergency, so must fill position ASAP. Must be ABFAS Cert/Qual. podmedsurg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location just south of Atlanta, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity with an onsite surgery center. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries with photo and CV to 1sourcemm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking Spanish speaking, highly surgical trained associate to join a fast-growing multi locations, North Jersey podiatry group practice. Motivated, entrepreneurial, individual who desires to join a private independent practice. Partnership opportunity, with full practice medical management services in house. Send your CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FL
Immediate Doctor of Podiatric medicine position for a well-trained, highly motivated individual. Location: Tampa, Florida. 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 floridapodiatryfootcare@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY - CHICAGO
Multi location group seeking Board Eligible/Qualified podiatrist. All locations are fully equipped. EPATs, Ultrasounds, Lasers, Padnet, in-house physical therapy, DME, ortho supplies & equipment, surgery center, digital x-rays, Athena EMR. Competitive incentive based salary with fast growth for motivated doctor. Health insurance & 401K Email resume to chicagopodpractice@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ATLANTA, GA
Multi-location podiatry group seeking Board Qualified/Certified podiatric surgeon for a location just south of Atlanta, GA. This is an outstanding opportunity with an onsite surgery center. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please send inquiries with photo and CV to 1sourcemm@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EASTERN SHORE of MARYLAND
Multiple office practice located on the Eastern Shore of MD near beaches. Seeking motivated, energetic individual to join our existing physicians. We are an expanding practice with focus on all aspects of Podiatric care. Offices equipped with ultrasound, digital imaging, 3-D scanners, onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center and many other state of the art amenities. Excellent salary and benefits package. DPMemploy@gmail.com
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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PRACTICE FOR SALE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST
When I was a student, a mentor once told me, "You can make a living anywhere, live where you want to live". Take 4 minutes that may change your life. https://Vimeo.com/715640001
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
19-year-old non-surgical practice for sale. $1,000,000 gross, based on 2.5 days / week. 60% cash clients. Great growth opportunity. Turnkey proposition. Owner will help with transition. Barry Smith, Lloyds Capital, Inc. (213) 379-2397 Barry@lloydscapital.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TARZANA CALIFORNIA
Across from hospital. Ground floor. Free parking. I have been here since 1983. Time to retire. Serious inquiries only. Text 818 451-8441.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BREEZY POINT, NYC
Retiring! Established (31 years) turn-key office in Medical Center with other medical professionals offering great referrals. Consistent patient base with excellent room for growth. Perfect for experienced or new practitioner full-time practice or satellite office. Very low overhead, ample parking. elizsmurphy@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - MANHATTAN EAST SIDE
Part-time practice opportunity on Manhattan's upper east side. Hospital and public transportation one block away. Ground floor. Fully furnished. Expansion of hours possible. Contact 917-841-6805.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OGDEN, UTAH
Immediate opportunity to purchase an established office practice in Ogden, Utah. Your own private practice with no quotas or corporate oversight. Add surgery and DME for additional revenue. Contact djrinutah@yahoo.com for details.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA
Practice in Paradise! Fully equipped, successful practice of 45 + years. Includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, PadNet, Shockwave, EMR. Diverse practice currently strong on orthotics, diabetic care, general podiatry and some surgery. Rent or buy free standing building near hospital. Professional appraisal available. Contact patwooft@hotmail.com
FREE PART TIME PRACTICE – CONNECTICUT
Perfect CT Shoreline satellite location. SIMPLY looking for qualified DPM to take over reasonable monthly rent. VERY BUSY 30 year old fully equipped, digital x-rays, 3 Midmark chairs, orthotic lab. Call Dr. G at 203-243-2545.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - OGDEN, UTAH
Immediate opportunity to purchase an established office practice in Ogden, Utah. Your own private practice with no quotas or corporate oversight. Add surgery and DME for additional revenue. Contact djrinutah@yahoo.com for details.
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES FOR SALE
Retiring soon. Priced to go fast: Surgical/chairside instruments, ultrasonic instrument cleaner, M9 autoclave, whirlpool with autofill, therapeutic ultrasound, exam chairs and lights. Much more. Call/text 610-297-0196 for list and photos.
EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES FOR SALE
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Retiring doctor selling it all. All equipment for sale. Podiatry exam chairs, side chairs, reception room chairs, coffee table, All chairside instruments, surgery instruments, medicine & sundry bottles, exam lights, whirpools, cast cutter, sani grinder, exam lights, ultrasound machine, etc. Will send pictures etc. Call 918-691-3303. Everything is priced to sell.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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