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June 28, 2022 #7,287  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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UTRGV Added to TMDSAS
The Texas Health Education Application Service (TMDSAS) has added the UT Health Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine (UTRGV) to the state's central application service for all public medical, dental, and veterinary schools, creating parity in the access for applicants to those graduate medical professional schools.
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UTRGV Added to the Texas Health Education Application Service |
TMDSAS simplifies the application process for both the applicants and the participating schools. It provides one standardized application for first-year entering classes.
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| APMA NEWS | |
MD Podiatrist Named Senior Medical Director/Director of Clinical Affairs at APMA
Dyane E. Tower, DPM, MPH, MS has been promoted to Senior Medical Director and Director of Clinical Affairs at the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Dr. Tower earned her podiatric medical degree at the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, a Master of Science degree at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and a Master of Public Health degree at Dartmouth College.
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Dr. Tower completed her podiatric residency at the Banner Health - North Colorado Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program in Greeley, Colorado.
Source: Linkedin
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Receives the NYSPMA Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael DellaCorte, DPM received the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) Lifetime Achievement award both virtually at the NYSPMA House of Delegates and also in person on June, 23, 2022. The in-person award was presented by Drs. Corrine Renne Landau, Carlos Silva, and Arthur Gudeon. In attendance were many close friends and colleagues and his wife Denise.
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Dr. Michael DellaCorte (seated front left) with friends and colleagues. |
Dr. DellaCorte has been very heavily involved in podiatry and the NYSPMA for many decades. He served as the residency director for several programs. He was very involved with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and has been on their board for many years. He was instrumental in helping increase the scope of practice in New York and has guided and helped many podiatrists over the years, teaching them to have pride in themselves, their work, and their profession.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist Appointed Field Medical Director at Dermavant Sciences
Marty A. Ferro, DPM, MBA has been appointed Field Medical Director at Dermavant Sciences. Dr. Ferro earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. and earned a Master of Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) at Syracuse University.
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Dr. Ferro completed his podiatric residency, followed by a wound care fellowship at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Source: Linkedin
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| MEDICINE AND ANTHROPOLOGY | |
Healing of Leg Fracture Earliest Sign of Civilization: Mead
A student once asked the anthropologist Margaret Mead what she considered to be the earliest sign of civilization in a culture." The student would expect the anthropologist to talk about hooks, clay bowls, or sharpening stones, but nope. Mead is reported to have said the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture is evidence of a person with a broken and healed femur. Mead explained that in the rest of the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, go to the river to drink water, or hunt to feed yourself. You become fresh meat to predators. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal.
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A broken femur that healed is proof that someone took the time to stay with the one who fell, healed the wound, brought the person to safety, and cared for them until they recovered. "Helping somebody going through difficulties is the starting point of civilization," Mead explained. Civilization is a community help. Whether se actually said it is open to debate, but the point is clear.
Source: Arbore & Sens Coaching, Facebook [6/19/22] via Marian Pinsky
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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 to Get a Raise from Your Payers
Negotiating a successful payer contract increase is possible for those willing to craft a thoughtful, data-driven argument for why they deserve more money.
6. Consider an escalator clause.
An escalator clause is a contract provision that guarantees a specific payment increase during a defined period. For example, practices could negotiate a three-year contract but build in automatic increases of 1% each year.
Source: Lisa Eramo, MA, Medical Economics [6/8/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Complicated Toenail Surgery
I have a rheumatoid patient with a grossly deformed interphalangeal joint with significant osseous malformations leading to a chronic ingrown toenail on the hallux fibular border. I have ruled out any infection, osteomyelitis, or neoplasm. The bone is grossly hypertrophic and needs excision along with the nail structures on the fibular border. There also may need to be some plastic closure performed. What are the appropriate ICD10 and CPT codes reflective of this scenario?
Codingline Member
Response: The example you provided, the ICD-10-CM codes to use include either one of these:
1) M89.371 Hypertrophy of bone, right ankle and foot
2) M89.372 Hypertrophy of bone, left ankle and foot
The CPT code for removing the bone of the distal phalanx is:
1) CPT 28124-Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); phalanx of toe
2) CPT 28153-Resection, condyle(s), distal end of phalanx, each toe
3) CPT 28160-Hemiphalangectomy or interphalangeal joint excision, toe, proximal end of phalanx, each
The odds are you will use CPT 28124, but it depends on how much and where anatomically you remove the phalanx bone. As to the closure and the the nail... these are bundled; I feel it would be considered as secondary and would not be additionally coded.
David J. Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
RE: Insulin Costs Outpacing Financial Resources for 4 in 5 Patients
From: Steven Kravitz, DPM
80% of diabetics or caretakers for someone with DM face credit card debt averaging $9,000 due solely to the cost of insulin. More than 60% have decreased the usage of insulin because of the cost, increasing multiple risk factors. The results are from the survey by CharityRx. The insurance industry, drug industry, and insurance regulators must look at this looming problem carefully. The risk involved with these patients is significant, potentially increasing morbidity tremendously. Secondarily, the resultant medical consequences can increase costs to the healthcare system.
This is just one of many aspects facing the elderly and anyone on a fixed income with any medical condition. The current rate of inflation, increased cost for food products, and decrease in the efficiency of the supply chain continue to make it more difficult for geriatric patients. Physicians are not given enough credit for the vast majority who care about their patients and independent of reimbursement concerns, put a hand out to help someone get the medical attention they need. More information can be found in: Forbes Healthcare, Deb Gordon. June 20, 2022.
Source: Report from the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing Newsletter, June 23, 2022
Steven Kravitz, DPM, Winston-Salem, NC
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RE: Enmity Between Podiatrists and Orthopedists
From: David Secord, DPM
At one point, I was doing cases at a surgicenter in Corpus Christi. For various reasons, I started working at the hospital OR and no longer brought cases to that surgicenter. I attended a meeting in front of the directors at the surgicenter to vouch for another podiatrist in town who was hoping to get rearfoot privileges at the facility. After looking at my surgical logs from residency and private practice and seeing that a grand majority of it was ankle and Achilles work, an orthopod on the director’s committee stated, to my face, “I don’t care how many ankles you’ve done in your residency or private practice, NO podiatrist is qualified to do an ankle fracture.”
As a fair amount of this guy’s efforts at the foot and ankle would end up in my office for one reason or another, I thought it amazing that he was willing to throw such a stone (when he obviously lives in the proverbial “glass house”). That was, however, the enmity which existed between podiatry and orthopedics in the city of Corpus Christi.
David Secord, DPM, McAllen, TX
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A timely shoe? |
Above is a Nike Jordan Air Force One shoe, fully encrusted with vintage watch parts. It's part of the world's largest collection of celebrity/athletes footwear.
Source: Submitted by Dr. Hartley Miltchin
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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 – MICHIGAN
39 year old part time practice in Imlay City, Michigan. Strong potential for growth. Fully equipped and an excellent affordable opportunity for a second office or for someone starting off. Great location in a shopping plaza with affordable rent and price of sale. Call or text 248 245 3392.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Established practice started 65 years ago with a high number of doctor referrals. 2-doctor gross revenue $905,000 looking to cut back and retire in 2-3 years or sooner. Enough treatment rooms for 3 docs. Very reasonable cost of living in Augusta and area. Trails, watersports and yes, golf. Respond to kkronowski1@comcast.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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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.
FOR SALE - COMPLETELY EQUIPPED PODIATRIC PRACTICE - PHILADELPHIA SUBURB
This solo podiatry practice is located in a Philadelphia suburb near the Pennsylvania turnpike. Very long established. Over 35 years (historical reference: 3 previous podiatrists in the same practice) excellent referral base and volume. Additional amenities: computerized records, orthotic lab, digital x-ray, surgical suite, free parking, and more. Podiatric associate with surgical experience wanted and/or available for dale. A reasonable offer will be accepted. For more information and virtual tour, email hershpodiatry@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - 2 MIDMARK 417 PODIATRY CHAIRS
MIdmark 417 podiatry chairs (1 Blue, 1 Maroon). Upholstery and powered functions in very good to excellent condition. $3,500 each or best offer. Photos on request. Located in Central Texas dianemphalen@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Seeking Spanish speaking associate to join a fast-growing multi locations, busy expanding podiatry group practice in NJ. Looking for a well trained in all surgical podiatrist in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures. Independent practice, partnership opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits provided. Send CV kmercado@footandankleps.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.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 POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Digital x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.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 YORK CITY
Great opportunity for a new associate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, world renowned institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FOOTHILLS OF NC
Seeking PSR-36 trained DPM for associate position with busy practice in foothills of NC. Should be well trained in forefoot rearfoot, and wound care. Competitive salary, benefits and bonuses. Buy-in available. Three-doctor practice with one retiring. Located near major metropolitan city, Send resume to jmauney@foothillspodiatry.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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ARKANSAS
Well established 30y/o highly respected two physician podiatry group. This position is available to a well-trained, personable, motivated, goal oriented, entrepreneurial minded physician. This practice offers all facets of podiatric medicine with an onsite ASC. Located in a rapidly growing, medium size city with a Division I University and a great place to raise a family. All applicable standard benefits included. Send CV to podiatrygroup@sbcglobal.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT
Busy, growing practice. All phases of foot and ankle care. Service oriented practice. Looking for full time or part time associate. Surgical skills a plus but not required. Great personality and teamwork required. Competitive compensation based on experience. E-mail CV to drbetschart@aol.com
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
PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME POSITION - GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA AND SURROUNDING AREA
Seeking a podiatrist to provide service to our in-office and skilled nursing home patients. Requirement: Current licensure in the state of North Carolina. Flexible schedule and competitive pay. Potential for growth goals in an expanding company. Email: niarawright@gmail.com
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
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - ST. GEORGE, UT
Associate podiatrist needed in our St. George Utah clinic. Will absorb around 230 patients per month with lots of room to grow. Partnership can be earned. Learn more about us at afacutah.com. We are excited to have you join our team! Send CV and cover letter to tyson@afacutah.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the states of Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHARLESTON, WV
U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Charleston, WV - part of the fast-growing metropolitan area of Charleston. We are a growing group of 153 providers and 98 locations. If personable, motivated, and well-trained, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.com. Candidates must be either licensed or in the process of becoming licensed in WV to be considered for this position.
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 FT/PT - RHINEBECK, NY
Associate wanted for established 2- practitioner, well rounded practice. Plenty of surgery available. All phases of podiatry - surgery, orthotics, routine care, and wound care. Affiliation with wound care centers possible. Digital x-ray and new modern ultrasound. Please email with contact info - PodassociateNY@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN 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
FELLOW POSITION - NAPLES-FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Fellow position in Naples-Fort Myers, Florida, beginning July, 2022. Associates in Medicine and Surgery Reconstructive Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship. All aspects of practice management and clinical care in office and around area hospital systems in Collier and Lee Counties. Email Dr. Batelli (ebatelli@aimsfl.com) CV and further info.
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