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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,472 Subscribers Daily
July 07, 2025 #8,056  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Editor's note: To file a claim for the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) settlement, providers should visit https://www.bcbsprovidersettlement.com/
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| PODIATRIC RESIDENCIES IN THE NEWS | |
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Launches New Podiatry Residency Program
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital has introduced a new residency program for medical students focusing on podiatry. The program is led by a team of highly educated surgeons who are committed to providing top-tier assistance and care to the community.
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Kyle Burns, DPM, a first-year podiatry resident, expressed enthusiasm about the program. "You see a lot of different things from this community, just based on socioeconomics and things like that, but everybody in this hospital wants to teach you, they're very helpful and open to teaching you," Dr. Burns said. "So it should be a great time."
Source: Emma Brannare, WTOV-9 [7/3/25]
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ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - IMMEDIATE HIRE PORTLAND OREGON
Fast growing podiatry clinic in the beautiful Portland, Oregon area looking for 2 podiatrists for immediate hire! Competitive salary and work-life balance so you can enjoy all that Oregon has to offer. Apply here today.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
MI Podiatrist Joins MyMichigan in Tawas
MyMichigan Medical Center in Tawas has announced the addition of podiatrist Stacey Stefansky, DPM. Dr. Stefansky earned her podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Stefansky went on to complete a three-year surgical residency at the Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Mark Constance, Up North Voice [7/3/25]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
NY Podiatrists Join Northwell Health
Scott R. Lurie, DPM and David L. Rossman, DPM, of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine class of 1984, started private practice together in 1987 in Forest Hills, Queens.
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(L-R) Drs. David Rossman and Scott Lurie |
They eventually moved into Midtown Manhattan. As of June 2025, they were officially acquired by Northwell Health. Their office is the first podiatry practice in New York City to become a part of Northwell Health Physician Partners.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
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Source: Keith A. Reynolds, Physicians Practice
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| OBITUARIES - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Dennis Shavelson, DPM
Dennis Shavelson, DPM, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on June 1, 2025. A respected leader in his field, Dr. Shavelson dedicated his life to advancing the practice of podiatry and biomechanics. He maintained a successful private practice and shared his expertise as an educator at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Dennis Shavelson |
His commitment to excellence led him to serve as Division Chief of Podiatry at both Beth Israel Hospital and Columbia Presbyterian in New York City. Throughout his career, he authored numerous articles and professional papers that contributed significantly to the understanding of biomechanics in medicine.
Source: Segal Funeral Home
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| OBITUARIES - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Leonard Jay Parker, DPM
Dr. Leonard Jay Parker (Lenny), born September 8, 1950, in Houston, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025 at the age of 74. Lenny donated his body to the Willed Body Program at UT Medical Center to support medical science.
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Dr. Leonard Parker |
He earned his doctorate degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine) and became the first resident accepted to the Harris County Foot & Ankle Residency Program in Houston.
Source: Legacy.com
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS) | |
RE: BCBS Class Action Settlement
From: Howard Dinowitz, DPM
I recently received this email. Is it real? “We recently sent you a message regarding MCAG, a class action settlement expert we’ve partnered with to assist our eligible clients with recovering settlements from a class action lawsuit that was filed against BCBS for engaging in anti-competitive practices leading to reduced reimbursements for healthcare providers.
We selected MCAG, the leader in third-party claim filing, to help eligible organizations submit a claim by July 29th, 2025 to receive cash from the $2.8 billion settlement. MCAG has helped clients recover more than $330 million across 50 settlements.”
Howard Dinowitz, DPM, Brooklyn, NY
Editor’s Note: To file a claim for the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) settlement, providers should visit https://www.bcbsprovidersettlement.com/ the official settlement website. The deadline for providers settlement is July 29, 2025.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICARE) | |
RE: Upcoming Medicare Issues
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
1) Prior Authorization. On Jan 1, 2026 Medicare is implementing a pilot prior authorization program in several states for several procedures including cellular tissue products.
2) Common Electronic Data Interchange. For those submitting DME claims electronically, the time to revalidate your CEDI trading partner number starts on July 1 and runs through December. It takes only a few minutes. If you need assistance with this, your EHR should be able to assist you.
3) Re-validation. Medicare is contemplating changing the DME enrollment re-validation from triennial to annual. There were no updates on the fee, so one can assume for now that the fee would still be paid on a triennial basis, while the revalidation would be annual. I have been told that this will only affect those who require facility accreditation (DPMs do not). Facility accreditation fees are also going up.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A real dangerous shoe |
Source: Dora Kloppenburg via Virtual Shoe Museum
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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
43 YEAR PRACTICE FOR SALE - LANCASTER, PA
Large patient base. 3 miles from downtown Lancaster. Large retirement community within a quarter mile. 3 treatment rooms, EMR, plentiful parking and reasonable rent. Exceptional opportunity to step into a turnkey podiatric practice. Owner can assist for few months. Contact: mflinchbaugh@comcast.net
PRACTICE FOR SALE- ROCKVILLE, MD
Premier practice for sale. A member of the PRIVIA network. Strong cash flow and excellent opportunity to have a turnkey operation. Well established patient base. Owner will transition as needed. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in¬house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
THIRTY-YEAR PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOONE, NC
Turnkey, renovated office with Robotic Laser, Digital X-ray, Zimmer Shockwave. Half-mile from UNC System hospital. Only full-time podiatrist in tri-county area. Retiring for health reasons - will stay for transition. University town with a large retirement/recreation population - hiking, skiing, etc. Priced for quick sale - $100,000. Video of practice paulpzimmerman@gmail.com
30 YEAR PRACTICE FOR SALE - MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
3 day/week primary care practice Mount Pleasant, MI. Avg gross $229 K w/no surgery. Price $220K. Privileges available at 2 hospitals and surgery center in town. Could be expanded to 5 days. Practice has an excellent reputation, website and FB page. 2 treatment rooms/digital x-ray/Mod Med software located in a professional building could be expanded to 3 rooms. Serious inquiries email admin@familyfootcare.biz
OFFICE FOR RENT - PARAMUS, NJ
Beautiful office for rent configured for podiatry in medical building. Four treatment rooms, waiting room, reception room, storage room, private office, x-ray room, kitchen, with 2 PRIVATE BATHROOMS. Public bathroom is in outside hallway. Beautiful glass building, HUGE parking lot. Right next to Paramus Park Mall on RT.17N, 1.1 miles from THE VALLEY HOSPITAL. Reserved doctor’s parking under building. 2300 ft.² If interested, send text to. 201.452.2774.
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PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 20,000 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 21,900 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
Assistant Professor, Podiatric Medical Education. The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking a board eligible or certified DPM to serve as a full-time Assistant Professor to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional and multicultural learning environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to didactic lectures, clinical workshops and clinical education. Current Openings | Recruitment EOE, Including Disability/Vets
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DOPPLER FOR SALE - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Part time podiatrist: one or two days per week Nassau county, NY. Practice available if interested. No surgery. In addition, I am selling a Bidop 7 , Abi Doppler, selling new for over 5k. Selling pristine for 3.5 k. Contact bombbustr7@aol.com if interested in any of these opportunities.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – FLORIDA
PT to possible FT mobile positions in Tampa, JAX, and other cities for responsible DPM team players. Primarily home visits and ALF/ILFs. No call. No ER. Flexible 9-5. Weekends optional. Generous commission salary. Great for new grads, semi-retired, or those looking to help fill their schedule. Serious applicants email contact@PodiatristAtHome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: IL, KY, MD, MO, NC, VA, & WV
US Foot and Ankle Specialists (USFAS), the largest podiatric group in the U.S., is hiring Associate Doctors! We have openings in several states and offer long-term career growth. Our physicians use advanced, podiatry-specific technology to stay ahead in a constantly evolving field and provide top-quality patient care. Candidates must be licensed or in the process. Please email your cover letter and resume to recruiting@us-fas.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST – NEW JERSEY
Well-established, multi-location New Jersey podiatry practice seeks a motivated, compassionate full-time Doctor to join our growing team. We offer competitive six-figure compensation ($200,000–$250,000+), a sign-on bonus, end-of-year bonus, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, paid malpractice coverage, and a 401(k). Excellent opportunity for both experienced podiatrists and recent graduates to thrive in a high-volume, office-based setting. Expand your clinical skills in a supportive, professional environment. Please send your CV to DPMcareer@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS-AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Established practice seeking experienced and recently graduated podiatrists. High new patient volume, excellent in-house billing, and a well-trained team. guarantee very competitive productivity-based compensation and fast growth. No Call required. To start immediately Arizona License required. email cover letter/CV: HealthyFeetAZ@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – AL, CO, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, SC, TN & UT
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
ASSOCIATE POSITION OPEN IN DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
Join our dynamic multi-specialty group, spanning 6 locations in DFW, equipped with cutting-edge technology, physical therapy and an established patient base. Our practice also includes a surgery center. We offer a competitive starting salary with bonus and benefits. Send your CV to Cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FLORIDA
Thriving Tampa practice seeks 1099 physician. No call, flexible schedule, malpractice covered, competitive pay. FL license required; 1+ year post-residency preferred. Spanish a plus. Start ASAP, negotiable. Send CV and cover letter to Drsheehydpm@aol.com
PODIATRIST JOB – FLORIDA
Palm Tree Podiatry seeking new graduate podiatrist to join our team. Train to care for existing client base and strive to expand in Flagler and Volusia Counties. Grow your career with us and learn from an experienced DPM. Come to sunny Florida and be welcomed by a warm, friendly, hardworking team in need of your skill set and desire to succeed! NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! NO SURGERY REQUIRED! COMPETITIVE SALARY/FULL BENEFITS/PROFIT/REVENUE SHARING BONUSES! BUY-IN AFTER 4 YEARS! We will get you fully credentialed with our network including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurances. Send Resume and Cover Letter to bobarnold@palmtreepodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL TIME AND PART TIME – NEW JERSEY
Incredible opportunity, well established group practice seeking a full-time and part-time associate to practice podiatric medicine in the Central Jersey area. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORIDA
Full scope Florida practice with high hospital census, wound care, innovative office ancillaries for comprehensive patient care in a fast paced atmosphere. Details: www.podiatryinparadise.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TUCSON, ARIZONA
Experienced DPM needed for 2 busy offices treating all aspects of podiatry. New graduates welcome! Flexible compensation options: employee, independent practitioner or partner. Join a high-volume supportive team with strong growth potential. Send resume to Transcription697@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PRICE, UTAH
Position open for a well-trained, highly motivated podiatrist in beautiful Price, Utah. Competitive pay, benefits and a great company culture. Come enjoy Price, Utah, just a short distance from Nine Mile Canyon and the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Gateway to several national parks and only 45 minutes from Utah County. Interested? Send your CV to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – VERMONT AND NEW YORK
Associate wanted for Vermont and NY offices, full time. Please contact William J Sarchino, DPM 518-466-3287 to discuss. Great opportunity for advancement. wjsar@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ST. GEORGE, UTAH
Doctor of Podiatric medicine position open for a well-trained, highly motivated individual in beautiful St. George, Utah. Competitive pay, benefits and a great company culture. Come enjoy sunny St George, Utah with red rock mesas and lush waterways that create outdoor recreation assets unlike anywhere else. Close to several national parks and only a few hours from Las Vegas. Interested? Send your CV directly to laney@summitmedicalpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Are you a dedicated podiatric physician looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking a full-time podiatric associate to join our thriving multi office practice. This position offers the potential for partnership, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking long-term professional growth. Be part of a team of experienced professionals committed to providing exceptional care. We have state-of-the-art equipment and resources to deliver high-quality comprehensive foot and ankle care. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Please email CV: rscpod@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW JERSEY
FT Podiatry Position: $135K–$175K+ based on experience. Board Elig/Cert req. Strong surgical skills preferred. Bonus, health, 401K, malpractice, PTO. Confidentiality respected. Text 848-209-6658 or email for NDA link. Send CV to njfoot123@gmail.com
WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
CPME APPROVED 12 month fellowship, located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Hospital and clinic environment, with onsite hyperbaric medicine. Working with infectious disease, general, vascular, and podiatric surgeons. -The wound care fellowship position pays a 6 figure salary for the year, 4 weeks of paid vacation, personal days and paid health benefits. Please contact or jtfootcare@gmail.com. EOE employer.
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