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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,141 Subscribers Daily
September 01, 2022 #7,329  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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Congratulations to Dr. Matthew G. Garoufalis, of Hines, IL, winner of last week's prize of a Turbomed XTERN fit kit ($240 value) donated by KevinRoot Medical. 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 2023 issue of Podiatry Management. It also makes you eligible to win thousands of dollars worth of valuable prizes. Enter by completing this anonymous 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. To begin survey, click here.
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This week's prize is an iPhone for scanning your patients with Foot ID donated by KevinRoot Medical.
***This is also your opportunity to vote for the next DPM and non-DPM inductees into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame. To begin survey, click here.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Over-dependence on Shoes Can Increase Risk of Falls: AZ Podiatrist
Overusing shoes in settings that don’t require them can progressively weaken the feet, according to one functional podiatrist. Emily Splichal, DPM, of Chandler Arizona, explained that there is a common misconception that shoes offer more support to the body.
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Dr. Splichal added, “Our toes need to push into the ground to maintain balance, and our foot muscles contract to maintain balance and posture.” Over-dependence on shoes could therefore lead to loss of sensory stimulation, which the body needs to maintain posture and avoid falls.
Source: Sound Health [8/30/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NJ Podiatrist Joins Curalta Foot & Ankle
Nader Ghobrial, DPM recently joined Curalta Foot & Ankle in New Jersey. Dr. Ghobrial earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Nader Ghobrial |
Dr. Ghobrial completed a podiatric residency at Hoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken. NJ. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS AND PODCASTS | |
Podiatrists Discuss Staying Relevant with Increased Competition
Gene Mirkin, DPM and Bret Ribotsky, DPM were guests on The Fit Foot U Podcast with Ben Pearl, DPM. Key for podiatrists is the upcoming 4.5% fee schedule reduction for Medicare. Depending on the percentage of overhead, that potentiality is magnified. If overhead continues to increase, the challenge of the reduction increases. This short video clip highlights some of the ways to stay relevant.
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(L-R) Drs. Bret Ribotsky, Ben Pearl, and Gene Mirkin |
One of the recurring themes is remaining positive and enthusiastic. Patients sense the difference when you are concentrating on the revenue aspect of the interaction versus focusing on the patient. Dr. Ribotsky experienced this as a patient after his boating accident. He added that we have a choice whether to be miserable or happy, which we make every day. Dr. Mirkin, who founded a group of 160 doctors in 90 cities, discussed the leverage of a large supergroup. The group has more negotiating power with insurance companies and creates economies of scale with overhead. Mirkin said that while changes can be administratively slow, revenue streams such as a joint lab can be created within a large group to promote profit.
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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 | |
Telehealth vs. Telewealth: Six Steps to Ensure Your Future
Your success or lack thereof will rest upon patient loyalty. Here are six steps to take:
3. Outservice your competition by finding your glue. Why do your patients stick with you? If you don’t know, ask them. You must nurture loyalty.
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Listen with your ears and your eyes. Give the patient in front of you your undivided attention. Make that patient feel special. Start on time, and run on time. If you are running behind – even just a couple of minutes – apologize. And always thank your patient for entrusting their care in you.
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Make it personal. Add reminders in your notes – e.g., patient enjoys playing golf at Lakeside, daughter is a freshman at LSU – to affirm your patient is more than just a chart number.
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Expect your staff to do the same. They are an extension of you and can make or break you easily. Employees who do not connect with your patients are not the employees you want.
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Use online registration and other tools to eliminate the dreaded ‘arrive 30 minutes early for your appointment’.
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Avoid banker’s hours. Like it or not, you will need to offer hours more convenient for patients.
Lucien W. Roberts, III, MHA, FACMPE, Physicians Practice [8/17/22]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Open Versus Closed Fracture
I have a nursing home patient that I have treated for an open wound over the top of her left great toe. I have not seen her in a few months. There is a wound care team at the facility that has been handling the wound. She fell recently and a mobile x-ray was performed. The report states a comminuted fracture of the proximal phalanx. The nursing home sent her back to me for treatment of the fracture. She still has the open wound. So my question… would you code the great toe fracture as open or closed? I normally think of an open fracture as a fracture of the bone with an associated laceration caused at the time of the fracture. In this case, there is a pre-existing wound with a fracture now below it.
Dawn Miles, DPM, Palatka, FL
Response: Regarding specifically the treatment of the fracture, the classification and use of open and closed refers to the technique the surgeon will use to repair the fracture.
So if you intend to surgically repair the fracture, with reduction and/or fixation, then consider:
CPT 28496 percutaneous fixation of fracture, great toe with manipulation
CPT 28505 open treatment of fracture, with or without fixation
If you intend to treat the fracture without surgery, consider:
CPT 28490 closed treatment of fracture, great toe, without manipulation
CPT 28495 with manipulation
Howard Zlotoff, DPM, Camp Hill, PA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
From: Name Withheld 1
I had a similar issue and while it was not easy, I was able to resolve this on my own. There are no federal or state laws requiring a DEA Number to order or prescribe non-controlled substances. This can easily be resolved by calling the NYS Board of Pharmacy and asking for some information which can be sent to your suppliers. Your NPI and license# should be a suitable substitute for the DEA Number.
As for the insurance companies, offer them a covering physician who would see the patient and Rx a controlled substance if the patient required one. And let them know you are not performing any procedures requiring controlled substances.
If you are an NYSPMA member, you should contact the association and speak with Arnie Tannen and Matt Feldman.
Name Withheld 1
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEETING NEWS) | |
From: Alexander Terris, DPM
I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Kass that laws should change to allow podiatrists to obtain all their CME virtually. I think it would help if APMA would come up with a statement that supports that stance. We learned during Covid that students at all levels could learn via Zoom; Fortune 500 companies had and still have employees working from home. It is time to have a national standard that eliminates the requirement for in-person learning. Of course, an exception would be for hands-on workshops.
Alexander Terris, DPM, Wilmington, DE
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day (Jimelle Rumberg, PhD)
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Foot in mouth? |
Ha! I'm sure we've all worn the shoes in the photo submitted by Dr. Jimelle Rumberg. "Foot in Mouth!"
Mark Weaver, DPM, Ft Myers, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Can FALLing leaves be far away? |
Source: XYZ via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN IL
Located approximately 50 miles west of Chicago this practice has high volume and strong collections. Wide array of services including surgery. The office is fully equipped and staffed. Dedicated procedure room. In medical corridor close to hospital and surgical center. Strong payor mix with no public aid or nursing homes. Currently open 3.5 days per week. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SOUTHERN OH
Busy solo doctor practice for sale. Great location. High volume practice with 40% of services cash basis. Staff well trained to support medical leadership. Practice has current technology and provides cutting edge care in the ambulatory setting. Opportunity awaits. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
20 year, non-surgical, mostly cash practice, with a large DME volume available. 200K/yr. income based on a stress free 20-hour work week. Unlimited growth potential. Easily transferrable to any podiatrist. Come live the dream! Barry@lloydscapital.org
PRACTICE FOR SALE - NORTHERN CT
Busy solo practice for sale in a great location near UCONN hospital in Farmington CT. Located in a great medical complex. Enjoy a great family lifestyle and near many outdoor recreational activities. 2 hours to NYC or Boston. Fully equipped 4 treatment room office, digital x-ray, ultrasound, Footmaxx gait scan, EHR, and laser. Near teaching hospital and surgery center. No nursing homes. 15% nail care and 30% surgery. Grosses over 1m asking 375k. Transition help offered. Contact Brian at 860-483-2001 or bkwagnerdpm@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Essex County, New Jersey podiatrist selling high grossing well established busy solo practice, 30+ yrs. located on hospital campus, huge referral base, admitting capabilities, will introduce and stay on for transition - privileges in OR, Wound Ctr & HBO, ER, Rehab Facility/Nursing Home. At peak grossed $1M with Podiatrist working Full Time, last 5 yrs, has been grossing $485K (part time - 4 Days). Included FF&E, 4 treatment rooms, Real Estate is leased at $3,629/month and can be transferred. Excellent growth potential. Call 973-805-3539.
PRACTICE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE - ENCINO CALIFORNIA
Due to illness, long established routine practice in busy centrally located shopping center with 3 well equipped treatment rooms. This is a good turnkey opportunity that is PRICED RIGHT Reply to: FOOTDOC1@AOL.COM
PRACTICE LOCATION FOR SALE – ATASCOCITA, TX
Recently remodeled, well established, turn-key podiatry practice for sale in Atascocita, TX (northeast suburb of Houston). Fully stocked with four exam rooms, exam chairs, instruments, digital x-ray equipment, autoclave, computers, and phones. Contact Rebeccah at 281-361-7400 or rburgers.tcfa@gmail.com.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – LOUISVILLE, KY
National podiatry leader hiring physicians to practice at state-of-the-art facilities in Louisville — with more national locations to come soon. Our physicians receive generous compensation, bonuses, and a path to partnership without the financial risk. Email resume to careers@pacesetter-health.com or apply online at https://pacesetter-health.com/#careers
LIFESTYLE CHOICE – NORTH OF BOSTON
Seeking well-trained podiatrist to join our team 12 miles North of Boston. Hard work and loyalty lead to longevity. Local Mass General Brigham hospital for surgeries and consults. One office with 5 treatment rooms, digital x-rays and Epic EMR. Make your own schedule. 20,000+ pts.in 2021. Send CV to docsanf@msn.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA
Podiatry group in the coastal South Carolina region is seeking a full-time, well-trained Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. We are a high volume, six office/seven physician practice. This position will cover the entire gamut of the foot. From comprehensive patient examination to the surgical and non-surgical management of foot and ankle conditions. Partnership track available. Generous base salary + bonus. Full benefits package provided. Candidate must be ABFAS eligible or certified marketing@coastalpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ILLINOIS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Are you seeking the opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing podiatry practices in Illinois? 15 offices around the Chicagoland area. Full time & part time positions are available. Strong clinical skills required. Surgical and non-surgical positions available now and next summer. Competitive commission, full benefit package, PTO, holidays, health/dental/life/disability, malpractice coverage & 401(k) w/match. Email CV to drmceneaney@illinoisfoot.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 POSITION - NYC (IMMEDIATE)
Multi-location boutique office in Manhattan is hiring a surgically trained practitioner to join our sports-medicine practice. If personable, motivated and driven to succeed, we would be delighted to have you join. We offer a strong compensation package: associate average $250K+/year, health benefits + retirement pension. https://tinyurl.com/ApplyTHFP
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 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 – PENNSYLVANIA
We are a free-standing large office with surgery center on site searching for a new surgeon to join our high volume practice. Located in a thriving, affluent community with growing patient base. Partnership/equity opportunity for an individual where significant surgical productivity exists in one's own office. Email inquiries/CV to ascpractice142@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat, busy, modern offices. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, free health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.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)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NORTH CAROLINA
Seeking full-time associate. Both strong clinical and surgical skills required. Training with diabetes and limb salvage a plus. Hospital and surgical center privileges. Compensation with base and bonus structure. Benefits: insurance, paid vacation/holidays, paid CME, malpractice. Send CV to RussAllen25@gmail.com
FULL TIME DPM PODIATRY POSITION - BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
Our growing multi-practice group is looking to hire skilled podiatrists to join our team. We are seeking full-time DPMs with current NC license, or registered to sit for the NC license exam October 29, 2022. We provide the right candidate full time compensation and benefits package of up to $215,000 per year. Boone is a four-season town offering snow skiing, hiking and watersports all within 20 miles. Boone has a vibrant arts and culture scene as well as being home to Appalachian State University. Interested candidates please send resume to jenny.pan@btcapgroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION- FT/PT GULF COAST AND HILL COUNTRY, TX
Constantly growing practice looking for associates to provide care to residents of Nursing Homes and ALF's in the greater Houston, Austin and San Antonio areas. Excellent compensation and extremely flexible schedule. For info email: t.fisher@thebestfootforward.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK
Metropolitan Practice is looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Compensation: $150,000 plus PTO, 401K, and insurance. Please send your resume to daria.nichiforova@deloorpodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – EVANSTON, IL
Full time podiatry associate needed for busy well rounded practice in Evanston, IL. Email: rebregbob@hotmail.com Robert Gerber, DPM Cell (773) 852-0106
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of foot & ankle care, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.com.
PRACTICE ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program (NO Resident applications) • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MIDTOWN MANHATTAN
Multi doctor practice in Midtown Manhattan is looking for a full time/Part time podiatrist. Please send CV to: cfcviv@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MEMPHIS, TN
Modern practice in Memphis, TN seeking PSR 36/fellowship trained/board qualified/certified podiatric surgeon with entrepreneurial spirit. Experienced practitioners with private practice skills also welcome to apply. The candidate should be comfortable with a busy office schedule and should be ready to see all patients and treat all ages, demographics, pathologies including diabetic foot care. Hospital management skills. The practice is equipped with modern technology. The practice needs a well-trained, well rounded, motivated “go getter”. Start Jan 2023. Salary plus bonus with benefits. TN is low cost of living/no income tax. Submit LOI, CV, 3 references to utoepia8637@gmail.com.
FULL-TIME or PART-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 Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – LOS ANGELES COASTAL
Well established and growing 35+ year practice with a full-time, associate-to-partnership opportunity for a motivated, friendly individual. The practice encompasses a full scope of podiatric treatment, including routine care, wound care, peds, sports med, surgery. Very competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to airportpodiatrygroup@gmail.com.
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