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September 02, 2019 #6,496  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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Happy Labor Day |
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Alison Garten, DPM of Charlotte, NC, winner of last week's prize a $100 Macys Gift Card. 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 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 | |
NYCPM Participates in SUNY Optometry Health Expo
On Saturday August 3, 27 NYCPM students provided foot screenings and distributed information at the SUNY College of Optometry University Eye Center Health and Wellness Expo 2019. The fair was busy - 130 people attended, and each could choose to receive different health screenings, visit a large number of exhibitors, and/or participate in a variety of activities.
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(L-R) Alex Krichevsky ('21), and Julius Nadarajah ('22) at the SUNY Health and Wellness Expo. |
Anthony R. Iorio, DPM, MPH, supervised the students, while Monique Young, administrative assistant of the FCNY, distributed and disseminated lots of information to the attendees: handed out FCNY literature, invited attendees to a foot screening (which she hoped would give attendees a preview of the skill of our students), and explained insurances accepted.
Source: Footprints [August 2019]
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
KY Podiatrist Appointed to State Board
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced that Matthew Gerard Enzweiler, DPM has been appointed as a member of the State Board of Podiatry. Dr. Enzweiler, of Florence, will represent the Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association and serve for a term expiring July 22, 2023.
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Dr. Matthew Enzweiler |
Dr. Enzweiler graduated from the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at Thorek Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Source: Lane Report [8/30/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Walking Barefoot on the Beach is Hazardous: CA Podiatrist
"Walking barefoot on the beach and sinking your toes into the warm, soft sand can feel amazing. However, that lovely inviting sand can pose numerous hazards to your feet (and overall health), which can quickly lead to an unplanned trip to the doctor's office," said podiatric foot and ankle specialist Diane Branks, DPM.
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Dr. Diane Branks |
"Summer sand can get VERY HOT! Walking barefoot on hot sand can torch the bottoms of your feet, resulting in painful blisters and serious burns which should be evaluated by a podiatric physician right away," says Dr. Branks, President-Elect of the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA). "Additionally, lurking beneath and within beach sand can be sharp shells, shards of glass and slivers of metal, which means that one wrong barefoot step could result in a cut or puncture wound on your foot."
Source: Market Insider [8/30/19]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Choose Fit over Fashion for Back to School Shoes: CA Podiatrist
As families head out to take advantage of the numerous Labor Day weekend sales, at the top of many shopping lists will be a cool pair of new shoes for back to school. However, the latest cool fashion footwear trends my not be best for young feet that are still developing, according to podiatric foot and ankle specialist Adam Howard, DPM.
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Dr. Adam Howard |
“Often, parents simply do not realize the many health problems that ill-fitting footwear can cause their children,” said Dr. Howard, President of the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA). "Trying to squeeze a child’s foot into a shoe that is too small, or into ones that are too big with the belief that the child ‘will grow into them’ can result in a lifetime of health problems, from painful blisters, rub-spots, pressure sores, corns, and ingrown toenails in the near term, to foot deformities, knee, hip, back and neck problems in the future."
Source: Cision [8/29/19]
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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 5
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.
5. Digital payment options - Physician practices are estimated to lose up to two-thirds of revenue because of billing leakage. Multispecialty practices collect just more than half of accounts receivable within 30 days. 79% of consumers receive a paper medical bill, but only 21% want to make healthcare payments via check.
Source: Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [8/22/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: CPT 11042 versus CPT 11045
I debrided a left foot ulcer that measured 5 cm x 4 cm with a depth of 0.2 cm. Additionally, I debrided a right foot ulcer that measured 7 cm x 5 cm x 0.3 cm deep. How would I code these procedures using CPT 11042 and CPT 11045? The wounds differ in depth.
John Scholl, DPM, Lady Lake, FL
Response: Wounds are billed by aggregate size of similar wound depth, in 20 square centimeter blocks. So wound #1 is 20 cm, and wound #2 is 35 cm for a total of 55 square cm. Line one is CPT 11042 unit one (20 sq cm) which leaves 35 sq cm so line two is CPT 11045 units two .
Keep in mind that you need to document that the tissue was debrided and that this is not just the depth of the wound. So you need to debride/document subcutaneous tissue. Your measurements are 0.2 cm which is not too deep. If all you debrided was skin, then you should use CPT 97597/97598 series using the same logic as above.
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
RE: Illinois Podiatrists Publish a Rebuttal to Insurance Companies in FAI
From: David G. Edwards, DPM
The need for such a study became apparent when an APMA member contacted APMA for assistance in challenging an insurance company’s prior authorization policy on elective bunionectomy surgery. APMA’s Health Policy & Practice and Clinical Affairs Departments worked closely with our member podiatrists to challenge the insurance company’s flawed policy. Recognizing the need for data to further demonstrate the inaccuracies in the policy, APMA Clinical Practice Advisory Committee Chair Adam Fleischer, DPM, spearheaded this study with his colleagues. Their published work has been used to challenge the insurance company, and APMA along with its member podiatrists continue our advocacy efforts. Once again, I congratulate the Weil Foot and Ankle team, and I encourage APMA members interested in conducting similar studies to reach out to APMA’s Clinical Affairs Department.
David G. Edwards, DPM, APMA President, Logan, UT
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Perfect for a masquerade party! |
Source: Louis Vuitton - Minnie Muse
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 - 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 - 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 – 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
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 - EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS (JUST SOUTH OF CHAMPAIGN)
Highly motivated to sell practice. Great demand for a residency trained podiatrist to take over busy practice located in Charleston/Mattoon. Buy on contract for $2,000 a month with an upfront deposit and secure mortgage on building after 24 mos. Purchase practice for $130K includes building all equipment, computers, EHR, billing software and receivables. Staff will stay. Revenues are $350K gross/yr. Established in 1992. Contact 217-549-1887 or drjoe@myfeethurt.net
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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