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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 17,544 Subscribers Daily
August 09, 2016 #5,726  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
We encourage you to participate in this year's important annual survey. Completing this anonymous survey provides us with valuable data, which we will publish in the March 2017 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this confidential survey and providing your e-mail address in the comments section on the last page of the survey. The earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win.
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This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame.
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
IA Podiatrist Named DMU CPMS Alumna of the Year
Mindi Feilmeier, DPM has been named the 2016 Alumnus of the Year by the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS). Feilmeier completed her residency at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, IA. She went on to become an attending staff at Trinity, where she played an active role in the clinical and surgical education of podiatric residents.
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In 2012, she brought her experience to DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, where she serves as assistant professor and a member of the clinical faculty. Feilmeier was named the CPMS Clinical Faculty of the Year for 2015-2016 and 2013-2014. She received the DMU President’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Service in 2014.
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| POST-GRADUATE TRAINING | |
OH Podiatrist Provides Valuable Fellowship Opportunities
As she walks through the halls of the Boardman office of Ankle & Foot Care Centers, Dr. Danielle Butto knows that her time at the practice is almost over. A year ago, she joined the podiatry center as a fellow to co-founder Dr. Lawrence DiDomenico, working with patients, assisting with surgeries, and helping with research. “This has been the quickest and best year of my training,” she says. “I’m building on what I learned in residency and taking on more advanced cases to learn how to approach those.”
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Drs. Danielle Butto and Lawrence DiDomenico |
Later this year, after her fellowship ends, Butto will move on to another job out-of-state, but leaves the door open to return once she feels established in her career. What gives her confidence in returning, should the opportunity and her career path allow, is that earlier fellows such as Dr. Ramy Fahim and Dr. Frank Luckino III returned to the practice as associates. “There’s not a lot of people who can do this work, so being able to learn from [DiDomenico] and then take it outside of Youngstown will be great,” she says.
Source: Josh Medore, The Business Journal [8/8/16]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Wearing High Heels Provides Shaky Foundation: NY Podiatrist
Think of your feet like the foundation of a house, says Dr. Adam Keslonsky, a podiatrist at the NYU Langone Medical Center. "If two houses are built side by side, one with a level foundation and the other with uneven foundation, they'll look identical at first," he says. "As time goes by, the house on the uneven foundation will start to get some cracks and warping. Eventually the doors may not close properly." Yikes.
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"At the most simple level, heels don't allow your foot to function properly," Keslonsky says. Wearing heels can lead to joint disease in your foot bones, hammertoe deformities, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails, neuroma—just about any foot issue you can imagine, he says.
Source: Alyssa Raiola, Greatist.com [6/6/16]
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| ON THE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
WA Podiatrist Speaks at Summit on Viruses - Liverpool, UK
Over 350 leading research scientists from 45 countries around the world met in Liverpool, England to discuss advances in the study of microbes inhabiting earth’s environments, including human populations. The global antibiotic resistance crisis is increasing with few answers. Randolph C. Fish, DPM of PhageBiotics, Inc. in Olympia, WA gave an invited talk on human use of bacteriophage, viruses against bacteria. “While much research work needs to be done, bacteriophages are not affected by resistance and are, therefore, an excellent tool in the fight against infections and resistance.” His latest paper on human use of bacteriophage is found in the July issue of The Journal of Wound Care.
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Dr. Randolph Fish |
The initial presentation by Dr. Fish on this topic was presented at the 2015 National Meeting of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing (APWH). Dr. Fish will present his follow-up research at the 2016 APWH National Conference in November.
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| FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE | |
Twice 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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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Are You Proud to be a Podiatrist?
Question for PM News readers. How many of you can say that you are proud to be a podiatrist? When asked your profession, do you say “I am a podiatrist,” rather than “I am a physician,” or “I am a foot and ankle surgeon”?
Michael. Z. Metzger, DPM, Houston, TX
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Getting Paid for an E/M and Strapping
When billing for an office E/M visit and strapping (CPT 29540), we are finding that payers are frequently bundling the two together, and paying for the strapping (which is of course the lesser charge). How do we bill correctly to get paid for both?
Linda, Office of Lewis Giglia, DPM, Fairport, NY
Response: The established E/M service is a component service included in the "comprehensive" strapping application according to the CCI edits [Medicare]. If, however, you use modifier "-25", you override the CCI edit. You can only used the "-25" modifier when the E/M is "a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service." In those cases, you should get paid for both the strapping and the E/M visit. Non-Medicare payers have similar payments, but their own versions of bundling edits.
For example, if you are treating a patient with an established plantar fasciitis diagnosis by the application of a subsequent strapping, the E/M service would be included in the strapping allowance.
Joseph Borreggine, DPM, Charleston, IL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Name Withheld1
It is about time someone spoke up and mentioned the ridiculous antics of the "credential you can trust." The simple fact is that we can pretend to be part of the general medical community all we want, but go to any major hospital/medical system and you will find that no one had heard of the ABFAS/ABPS, and its certification doesn't matter at all for privileges. In fact, they will mention the hundreds of other boards we have diluting our already fragile profession.
Residency places a false sense of identity to our young practitioners as they go from a pseudo sense of equality in the medical world to a reality of isolation and discrimination. Meanwhile, those in charge of the credentialing continue to...
Editor's note: This extended-length letter can be read here.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Matthew B. Richins, DPM
Perhaps instead of changing professions or going to a cash-only office, consider changing your collection policy. We verify insurance on every single patient and know approximately how much their portion will be. Before treatment is rendered, we tell them how much everything will cost and that we expect full payment that day. The vast majority of my patients pay without any issues. Have I had irate patients who refuse? Yes, and I am happy to let them leave. If they will not pay you when they are most wanting treatment, they will not pay you three months later. Additionally, I do not accept payment arrangements.
I practice in a small town in Missouri, I have a non-surgical practice and gross just short of $1M. My monthly average of waiting to be paid is always less than 20 days, and my AR >30 days is always below $10K. I have a traditional podiatry office that I run like the internist's clothing store. Payment truly is expected at time of service and I couldn't be happier.
Matthew B. Richins, DPM, Joplin, MO
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Noortje Zijstra via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITION - FLINT, MI AREA
Multi-office, thriving practice. Busy surgical caseload available for a new doctor. Excellent payer mix. Partnership potential for the right candidate. Schedule will be immediately filled - patient volume is too great for current docs. Must be self-motivated, energetic and compassionate. Competitive compensation package. Email resume to giordanodpm@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary and next exam is December 2016. Exam application must be submitted 90 days prior to exam date. Starting Compensation package $120k-$140k (base + bonus) and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DURANGO, CO/FOUR-CORNERS AREA
Busy and growing practice in the 4-corners area looking for high-energy doctor seeking full-time employment. Competitive compensation. Ownership opportunity. Buy-in to surgery center and/or physician owned hospital possible. Board eligible/certified necessary. Competent in all areas of podiatric care. Send CV to nlhuge@gmail.com
FULL-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 the following: Cover letter, CV, Letter of references Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Houston area practice with three offices seeks full-time associate. Must be board certified/board eligible, competent in all aspects of podiatry, ready for immediately busy schedule including surgery, wound care, hospital medicine. Practice uses state-of-the-art EMR, digital x-rays, in-house physical therapy and shockwave treatment. Competitive salary, benefits. Send CV to houstonfootdr@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Full-time/Part-time associate needed for busy Long Island Practice with EHR, digital X-rays and DME. Excellent income opportunity for hard working energetic Podiatrist. ABPS board qualified/certified preferable. Must be versed in all aspects of podiatry Surgical/Medical/Orthopedic and be able to work independently. Send Resume: jbmbcw@yahoo.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, CA
Los Angeles Based Multi office, multi physician foot and ankle surgical practice looking for highly trained foot and ankle surgeon to join our growing group. Emphasis on sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and revision surgery. Prospective candidate must have excellent personal skills and work well with a team. Competitive compensation with 401K, profit sharing, health insurance, dental and vision insurance. Surgical center partnership potential and full scope hospital privileges available. Facility is state of the art with PT, CT, MRI, US and digital x-ray. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM
ASSOCIATE POSITION – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Successful, growing, full-scope practice with offices in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara seeking a full time podiatrist with excellent patient skills to add to our team. Competitive salary and benefits offered including health insurance and 401K. Potential for partnership. Please send CV to Kelly@footsurgeon.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Immediate Full-time Opening for Podiatrist in Frederick, Maryland. Great opportunity to join state of the art group practice. Generous salary and benefits package with productivity bonus. Partnership opportunities available. Please email your CV to mynewposition75@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We’re growing and need another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with doctors who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL-TIME – NEW JERSEY
Do you have 8 arms and 12 legs? Can you handle a challenge? Associate wanted for amazingly busy practice. Must be surgically trained but conservatively minded. The sky is the limit. Wonderful environment and great support team. Great pay with potential for expansion Bergen County, New Jersey. Please email CV to: jackienjfootandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BOSTON AREA
Great opportunity is available to join a well-established practice in the Boston area. Open to part-time and/or full-time associateship; strong future potential. Please reply via email to tritownpodiatry@gmail.com or fax to 781-641-1020
ASSOCIATE WANTED IMMEDIATELY - NAPLES FLORIDA
Doctor retiring. Great opportunity for PSR- 24/36 BE/BC podiatrist with strong surgical skills to join multi-office practice. Hospital privileges available at 648 bed hospital system, 200 bed hospital system and multiple surgical centers. Florida has a great scope of practice law and we rotate for ER call at all 4 hospitals. Candidate needs to be ethical and motivated. Established practitioner or new practitioner Email CV to Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com.
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2- PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICES WANTED FOR SALE OR MERGER - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Southern California based podiatry group is seeking to add podiatry practices to our growing group. Currently we have 12 locations including MRI, CT, PT and Surgical Center facilities. We have excellent contracts with insurance companies and highly trained surgeons. We are looking for potential doctors who may want to merge with our group for better practice management and improved payer contract with opportunity for ancillary services. We are also looking to acquire practices and pay a competitive price for the practice based on market valuation. For more information please contact. Please Contact us at: PODIATRYPARTNERS@GMAIL.COM
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - MULTI RADIANCE MEDICAL LASER
MR4 LaserStim with 25,000 mW of power. Purchased in 2015 for $12,000, excellent condition. Rolling cart included. Asking $6,000. Please email stcpod@att.net.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
3 Midmark 417 Podiatry Chairs $3,500 each, 2 4 drawer and 1 stationary Midmark treatment cabinets $900 each, Autoclaves 1 Pelton Crane $1,200, 1 Midmark M9 $1,700, PAD Net Vascular testing device $8,000, New Med 7000 i Vascular Analyzer $1,000, Birtcher Hyfercator $500, 2 Burdick Ultrasound units $600 each Call (239) 566-8800 or email Drgordon@gulfcoastfootcare.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CHICAGO, IL
Busy practice for sale. A huge potential for growth, both home visits and office patients. Turn-key condition, equipment available for sale, and if needed the lease can be extended at the same location. Currently caring for approximately 1200 patients. Would prefer to sell by October 2016. Willing to introduce to business connections. If interested please email podiatry_123@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
25+ year well established practice for immediate sale. Turnkey operation with three well equipped patient rooms. Net collections 200k part time with pronounced full-time potential. Ideal for motivated physician. Significant growth potential, excellent referral base. Updated office with existing lease and extension options. Located next to existing Family and Physical Therapy practices. Equipment and chairs negotiable. Serious inquiries please reply to jrobinson165@comcast.net.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - PHOENIX ARIZONA
East Valley 25 year established practice for immediate sale. 2 well equipped offices, turnkey operation. Net collections 200k+. Ideal for 1 ambitious provider, 2 can work both offices simultaneously. Huge growth potential, fantastic referral sources. New leases avail, 1 newly remodeled office with Family Practice in-house. EMR (Healthfusion) avail. 2 xray, US, many chairs, computers, instruments. Website, monument signage incl. Ownership in expanding ASIC, ED call at 2 major hospitals avail. Only 22% MCR. Provider will stay for transition. Experienced office mgr. and certified staff willing to stay. SERIOUS Inquires ONLY for immediate sale. Reply to: AZpodpractice@aol.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 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 16,500 subscribers. For details, click here or write to: bblock@prodigy.net or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at davidekagan@gmail.com or call (215) 808-0770.
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