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August 29, 2019 #6,494  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Robert Gunther, DPM of Pennington, NJ winner of last week's prize an EXPRESS Dual Foot and Ankle System for neuropathy (Value $1,250) courtesy of Energia Medical and Healthlight, LLC. 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 February 2020 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth 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 week's prize |
This week's prize is a $100 Macy's gift card. To begin survey, click here.
***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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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
TPMF Mission Treats 600 in Mexico
In 2 days of clinic, 600 patients were treated, and 48 selected for surgeries. Over 400 orthotics were provided courtesy of JM Orthotics- Forward Motion Team during clinic. Also, 65 new pairs of shoes and socks were provided to two orphanages, along with foot screenings and meds. Ten Texas podiatric residents were sponsored to attend the mission this year. Many people were provided treatment and medicines that they could not get otherwise.
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Volunteers at TPMF Mission |
This is the 18th year of the Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation (TPMF) supporting medical missions to Mexico. The mission was originally started by Joseph Caporusso, DPM in Reynosa, Mexico, and then was moved to San Miguel in 2010 under the leadership of William Van Pelt, DPM and Donald Falknor, DPM.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
IL Podiatrist Describes How Leg and Foot Muscles Interact
The feet control where we walk or run, but they can also have an effect on our knees, hips, and lower back. In the same vein, parts of our legs actually help control muscles in our feet. According to Lisa M. Schoene, DPM, ATC, a triple board certified sports medicine podiatrist and athletic trainer practicing at Gurnee Podiatry & Sports Medicine Associates, there are 19 internal muscles and 13 external muscles that move the foot and toes. “The internal muscles move the toes and help to keep all the toes flat while walking and balancing,” she notes.
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“The external muscles originate below the knee and enter the foot to move the foot up-and-down, in and out, and [help] to lift the heel. In the leg, other than the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, there are five ‘secondary’ heel lifters. These are very important for running gait and are the posterior tibialis muscle, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, peroneus brevis and peroneus longus. These muscles help propel the foot forward and stabilize side to side as well,” says Dr. Schoene.
Source: Ashley Lauretta, Map My Run [8/16/19]
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| PUBLISHED PODIATRISTS | |
IL Podiatrists Publish a Rebuttal to Insurance Companies in FAI
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(L-R) Drs. Adam Fleischer, Erin Klein, Lowell Weil Jr., Michael Matthews, and Matthew Sorensen |
The paper received a manuscript award at the 2019 ACFAS ASC and will be presented at the upcoming 2020 AAOS Annual Meeting. This publication is the latest installment of the Institute’s quality assurance and research program, which aims to combine cutting edge surgical techniques with patient-centered outcomes to produce consistent and superior operative results.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Joins UPMC Specialty Care Team
John Dresser, DPM, has joined the UPMC Specialty Care team. Dresser earned his medical degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his surgical residency at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, CT.
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Dr. Dresser is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: The Bradford Era [8/27/19]
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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 | |
6 Technologies to Improve Your Practice - Part 3
Six technologies have profound impacts on patient engagement and practice workflow, according to a new report. The report from Medical Group Management Association and Cedar found these technologies have helped improve the patient-physician relationship, mitigate rising costs, and address the challenges of patient consumerism. Other added benefits include improved connectivity, streamlined accessibility, elimination of paper documents and financial gains from a simplified billing process.
3. Check-in Technologies - More practices allow patients to check in for appointments using online, kiosks, and tablets. One practice found that 75% of patients pre-registered for their appointments online within six months. Patients were more complete and accurate than when filled out on pen and paper.
Source: Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [8/22/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Billing for Profore Dressing
The wrapping portion of the dressing, A6441, A6443, A6449, and A6454, are listed as per yard. Profore is 3.5 meters for each of these items. Generally, the entire wrap is used on each leg. Should we be billing this as three units? A previous post stated that Profore is billed as a single unit.
Brad Toll, DPM, Crofton, MD
Response: The application of a Profore dressing is billed using CPT code 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot.
What about the supplies, or the “wrapping portion of the dressing?” The HCPCS Level II codes that are generally used are the following:
A6207: Contact layer, sterile, more than 16 sq. in., but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing
A6441: Padding bandage, non-elastic, non-woven/non-knitted, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
A6443: Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
A6449: Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
A6454: Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard
I believe that each of the respective layers should be billed as one unit only. The supplies are not billed to the Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier. They are billed to the respective Medical Administrative Carrier (i.e. MAC).
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CPC, Lady Lake, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM
You’re wasting time and money and resources. It is extremely rare to have a B/L tarsal tunnel compression or syndrome ("TTS"). When I suggested this as a differential in my earlier post in response to your post, I should have emphasized that it is my impression that your patient is 99.9% more likely to have the proximal problem; that is, the nerve root (back, vertebrae) in this B/L condition. I have seen enough of these and all the variations to think I am right. The nerve conduction velocity exam ("NCV") is a waste, even if it were accurate; it may not be any more accurate, as your clinical evaluation is just as effective in your diagnosis of TTS. Send the patient to a neurosurgeon. Or, make a friend, and send the patient to an orthopedist.
Steven J. Kaniadakis, DPM, Saint Petersburg, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Robert Teitelbaum, DPM
Yesterday, I ordered a bottle of 100 celecoxib, 200mg from Henry Schein, Inc. for $8.49 plus shipping. That's 88.5 cents apiece when a patient of mine last week was going to be charged $7.29 apiece for the same pills off of a prescription at a chain pharmacy. I understand and accept the fact that the real citizens of this country are the corporations. But they have to be controlled, like we, the original citizens have been controlled. Hopefully, the judgment against Johnson & Johnson this week in Oklahoma will be the start of a turn-around.
Robert Teitelbaum, DPM, Naples, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Fast Foot Food? |
Source: Rona Green via Pinterest
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OCALA – OR - JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
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 foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the Ocala, FL area. 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 Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi-specialty wound care and reconstructive surgery group hiring podiatrists to our growing family. Our practice treats wounds within inpatient and outpatient settings. Opportunity for general podiatry cases in brand new surgery center. Benefits include health insurance, 401k plan, and paid vacation time. $140k salary plus bonus . E-mail woundcaredocs@gmail.com with CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CLINTON, MARYLAND
Established practice looking for a full-time podiatrist for our Clinton, MD location. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills including ulcer care, diabetes, surgery and general foot care. Must have a strong office personality with the ability to maintain and attract patients. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. Great location near Washington D.C. and Virginia! Please send C/V to marylandpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA
Great opportunity in South Tampa for sports medicine, reconstruction. One office, busy clinic, seeing all ages, athletes, and an affluent community. Orthotics, shockwave, stem cell, PRP, minimal RFC and wound care, outpatient surgery. Opportunity in wound centers if interested. Bq/bc surgical podiatrist. Email resume and case logs to drbootztampa@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – ALABAMA
Love the beach? Busy, established practice located in a coastal community is looking for a full-time or part-time podiatrist! ABFAS board qualification or certification is required. Must be motivated, hardworking, positive, and dedicated to growing the practice and individual career and reputation. Must have great people skills, caring bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Competitive pay and partnership track available. Send CV and contact information to: manager@southbaldwinpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate positions open for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy central office in the beautiful Somerset/Lake Cumberland KY and in our Bowling Green location. Wide range of services to be offered with several ancillary services onsite. Generous base salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV to: kypodjob@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
DeLoor Podiatry, a fast growing medical practice, is looking to hire a full time podiatrist with a NY license (NJ license is a plus). Available to work in New York and New Jersey. Please send your CVs to deloorpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MASSACHUSETTS - NORTH OF BOSTON
Well-established, well-rounded, hospital-based practice located just north of Boston seeking full-time DPM. Applicant must be ABFAS Board Qualified/Certified with interest in wound care and limb salvage. We are well integrated within the medical community and are active in both hospital in-patient care and out-patient clinic. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - S. E. PENNSYLVANIA
Seeking full time associate for growing, multifaceted practice in SE Pennsylvania. Must be ABPS Qualified/Certified, motivated, personable, compassionate and dedicated. Competitive salary + bonus. Forward CVs to podmedsurg@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOS ANGELES/ INLAND EMPIRE
Looking for energetic, compassionate and ethical foot and ankle (FT/PT) physician to provide care to patients around the Southern California area. Physician must have his/her own transportation and willing to travel to our 2 offices and additional locations. Socalpodiatrypc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST FL
Immediate Position. Associate for busy practice. ABFAS or ABPM BC or BQ. Great interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team a must. EMR, dig x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, etc. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Established group practice seeking full time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgicenter privileges. No nursing homes! Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Deadline for North Carolina license application is September 9th. please send cv to ncfootandankledoc@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - MINNESOTA
Rapidly expanding company serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers is looking for doctors for positions in Minnesota. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Rapidly expanding company serving Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Centers is looking for doctors for positions in Eastern Pennsylvania. Positions available immediately. Send inquiries and CV to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST WANTED – CALIFORNIA/SF EAST BAY
Join our growing multi-office practice, immediate opening. Must have great people skills, bedside manner, and positive demeanor. Must work well with staff and local medical community. Prefer private practice experience. California license required. Full or Part Time. Send CV and cover letter to: ebpod2008@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (JUST SOUTH OF CHAMPAIGN):
Podiatrist needed immediately to take over busy practice in Charleston/Mattoon with lease option to buy ($10K down with $4,000 monthly lease option for 2 years. Includes all equipment, medical building, computers, EHR, billing software and receivables. Staff will stay. Practice generates $350K gross. Operating since 1992). Contact 217-549-1887or drjoe@myfeethurt.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – DAYTON, OHIO
Established practice seeks full-time ABFAS or ABPM cert or qual. Podiatrist for our growing practice. Ideal candidate possesses strong clinical and surgical skills. Must be willing to merge into an already established protocol-based office. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Hospital privileges, No nursing homes, base $120,000 and generous bonuses. Benefits include medical insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid CME and malpractice. Please send C/V to DPMOhio@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE/WORK TO OWN POSITION - NEW JERSEY
Doctor needed for busy growing practice in south Jersey. Multiple locations with interdisciplinary work. Facets include private practice, government contracts, DME, and both surgical and conservative care. ABPS qualification or certification necessary. Competitive package starting at $125k and a great opportunity to join a growing successful team. Partnership/ownership available. Must have or obtain an active NJ license. Please send cv to hhfootdoc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WESTERN PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Is your ideal practice opportunity one with all aspects of podiatry included? We are a group practice with 6 offices looking for the right surgically trained board qualified/certified doctor to join our family. Forefoot and rearfoot surgery, as well as, wound care and limb salvage with privileges at 2 local hospitals are available. Partnership is certainly part of the long term plan. We are looking for the right candidate with the position available in October. Send all inquiries and CVs to sgrulke2002@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MOMMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Looking for podiatrist to work at least 1 day per week doing assisted living facilities in Monmouth county. Please contact Lisa W at 732-224-0800
POSITION AVAILABLE - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Busy private practice seeking full time associate who is personable, ethical, team oriented and motivated. ABFAS Qualified/Certified in rearfoot and ankle surgery. Please send CV and cover letter to: paifootandankle@gmail.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SOUTH NEW JERSEY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC AREA
Full time and part time positions available, Multi office practice, hospital and staff privileges as well as insurance panels preferred. All aspects of podiatry, needs to be surgically qualified email resume to contactus@starrettpodiatry.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - SOUTH NEW JERSEY
ACADEMIC POSITION – SCHOLL COLLEGE
The Dr. William M. Scholl College Podiatric Medicine is seeking a full-time academic podiatrist to train and lead the next generation of podiatrists in an interprofessional, multicultural learning environment. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly credentials and relevant experience. The University encourages applications from individuals belonging to groups underrepresented in their field and those that can add new and valuable perspectives to the academic environment. We are also particularly interested in applicants with a commitment to mentoring and to increasing diversity in the fields of medicine, science and related health professions. Applicants may apply here , EEO/VETS/DISABLED
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - MARYLAND
Established 22+ year. Grossing over 450K 3 days a week all palliative. Digital x-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, EMR. Turn-key set up, ideal for a new practitioner, can easily increase revenue with surgery and wound care. Priced for immediate sale, owner is retiring and will help with transition. Send inquiries to beachhouse179@gmail.com
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