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September 26, 2015 #5,482  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| ANNUAL SURVEY NOW ONLINE - WIN VALUABLE PRIZES |
Congratulations to Dr. Benjamin Saviet of Brighton, MA, winner of last week's prize, an ICD-10Seminar DVS Set. 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 2016 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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| APMA NEWS | |
MD Podiatrist to Assume Office of APMA Executive Director on October 24th
James R. Christina, DPM, will assume the office of APMA executive director and CEO on October 24 at the fall meeting of the APMA Board of Trustees. Dr. Christina was selected as the Association's incoming executive director after a comprehensive national search process that began in 2014. His candidacy was approved by the APMA House of Delegates in March 2015, and he has been working closely with current Executive Director Glenn B. Gastwirth, DPM, since that time to transition into the position.
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Dr. James Christina |
Dr. Christina has served APMA as director of Scientific Affairs since 2005. Prior to joining the staff, he was a physician in private practice for 20 years in Rockville, MD. He was chief of Podiatry at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Christina served as president of MPMA from 1991-1993. As an American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery-certified podiatrist, he was instrumental in achieving an expansion of the Maryland scope of practice for podiatrists to include ankle privileges.
Source: APMA
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Plantar Fasciitis Appears to be Increasing: NJ Podiatrist
Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, chief of podiatry at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, said he had no formal statistics on rates of occurrence of plantar fasciitis, but that anecdotally, a typical day in his office yields an average of about three patients suffering from this condition.
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Dr. Jeffrey Cohen |
"It's something we definitely see often," Cohen says. "It has been talked about more lately, most likely because people know about it now and are more educated about it. But it has been around for years. If you compare it to 10 to 15 years ago, then yes, you might say we've been seeing it more often, because of increased sports involvement, weekend warriors. But even way back then, we might have just had a more generic name for it — 'arch strain.' "
Source: John Petrick, Hackensack Record [9/23/15]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
Canadian Podiatrist Offers Children's Shoe-Buying Tips
Finding the right kids’ shoes is just as important as what you put in their lunch bags. If the shoe doesn’t have a removable insole, use your thumb to press on the toe box to get a feel for where the toes are. There shouldn’t be more than a thumb’s width between the longest toe and the end of the shoe. Take note that the big toe is not necessarily the longest toe, says Dr. Hartley Miltchin, a Toronto-based doctor of podiatric medicine. “Parents may be pushing down on the big toe when their child may actually have a longer second or third toe,” he says.
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“A shoe should fit perfectly right from the start,” says Miltchin. “If a shoe needs a ‘breaking in’ period to feel comfortable, then it means you’ve chosen a shoe that may potentially cause damage.”
Source: Martha Li, Walmart Live Better [9/14/15]
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| MEETING NEWS | |
AAFAS Presents MIS Seminar at TUSPM
The Academy of Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery presented a one-day seminar on minimally invasive foot surgery in conjunction with the TUSPM Alumni Association’s 7th annual seminar held at Temple on September 19th and 20th. Speakers included academy president Dr. Victor Horsley, TUSPM board members Drs. Burton Katzen, Sheldon Nadal, Donald Peacock, and Michael Graham.
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(L-R) Drs. Victor Horsley and Burton Katzen |
A cadaver demonstration and hands-on sawbones lab for the 65 attendees was also included. Topics included the latest procedures and advances in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. The academy’s next scheduled seminar will be Jan 7-9 in New Orleans in conjunction with the LSU Medical School. The comprehensive three-day seminar will feature both national and international speakers and a full-day hands-on cadaver lab.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
Eleven Things to Never Say to Patients - Part 9
9. "This treatment will definitely work."
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Dr. Wenjay Sung |
Never guarantee the outcome of any treatment. Providing probabilities and statistics is always a welcome practice, but issuing a blanket promise will quickly become problematic.
Treatments have varying degrees of success, based on a multitude of patient risk factors and co-morbidities. Physician skill also plays a role in obtaining specific outcomes, as with surgeries or injections, for example. There are simply too many variables that could disrupt an ideal conclusion. Wenjay Sung, DPM
Source: Steph Weber, Physicians Practice [9/7/15]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Calcaneal Osteotomy
One of my doctors is asking if CPT 28300 (calcaneal osteotomy) can be billed twice during one surgery. He is talking about two separate incisions to do the type of procedure he wants to do, and I haven't seen anything one way or another stating whether the CPT 28300 code can be billed twice in one session.
Jennifer P., Office of Mid-South Foot & Ankle Specialists, Memphis, TN
Response: Yes, CPT 28300 can be billed twice during one surgery for two different osteotomies performed at two different locations to correct two different deformities.
Your options are to bill it is as: CPT 28300 x 2 units or on two lines as:
CPT 28300
CPT 28300-59
Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, Springfield, PA
Codingline subscription information can be found here
APMA Members: Click here for your free Codingline Silver subscription.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Al Plotkin, DPM
This is to report the passing of long-time Queens Division member Al Plotkin, DPM. I knew him only as an acquaintance through scientific meetings, but he was always friendly and had a good reputation in the neighborhood. His son, Stuart is a Long Island podiatrist. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Art Gudeon, DPM, Rego Park, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Sherwin Tucker, DPM
Perhaps the podiatrist who is a little rusty after a three-year retirement would also benefit from some hands-on practice as well. I think this would be a lot more helpful than reviewing podiatry texts. Maybe a month-long podiatry externship would be helpful. I do not know where the podiatrist is from, but my office does offer externships.
Sherwin Tucker, DPM, Hartford, CT
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL) - PART 1A | |
From: J.C. (Chris) Mahaffey, MS
If the Wyoming podiatrist referred to is an ACFAS member, please have him/her contact me regarding the College’s Credentialing and Privileging Advisors Team. We have a team of members, all of whom have served on a hospital credentialing committee, who can advise you on this matter. The College has other resources I would be happy to discuss with him/her.
J.C. (Chris) Mahaffey, MS, Executive Director, ACFAS
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL/LEGAL) - PART 1B | |
From: William Deutsch, DPM
I have two suggestions for the DPM considering selling his practice and retiring.
1. Do not ratchet down your practice. Instead try increasing your income and patient load.
2. Market your practice to a podiatrist contented to do only forefoot/mid-foot surgery. After all, how many rear foot surgeries come breaking down your door?
As an alternative, market your practice to an enterprising orthopedist specializing in foot and ankle disorders and willing to open a foot treatment/wound clinic. Forget the hospital cutting podiatry a break. You might have to put your retirement off by a decade.
William Deutsch, DPM, Valley Stream, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Celebrity Shoes of the Day
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These are a pair of autographed Al Pacino's shoes worn in the movie Two For The Money.
Source: Dr. Hartley Miltchin, Toronto, Canada
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
MOBILE PODIATRISTS NEEDED - HOME FOOT CARE, INC-
Looking for podiatrists to service the following areas: Las Vegas, Nevada, Oxnard/Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Lancaster/Palmdale, San Bernardino/Riverside, Palm Springs/Palm Desert. Full or Part-time available, flexible schedule, independence, excellent compensation, electronic billing/scheduling, great support staff. If interested, email CV to: homefootcare@hotmail.com check us out @ www.footdocs2u.com
ASSOCIATE –PARTNERSHIP- OWNERSHIP FAST TRACK- CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
If you’re bright, articulate, and skilled in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a prime focus on the biomechanics of foot and leg function, I’m interested in you. Earn what you’re worth and live in Silicon Valley. Send resume to setdpm44@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
You're not looking for a typical podiatry practice. We're not looking for the typical podiatrist. We 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. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded doctor who wants to grow and eventually own part of an already successful practice, go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – GEORGIA
Village Podiatry Group, a subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, has opportunities for motivated, talented, and board qualified or certified doctors to start immediately. Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing. EHI currently offers the following ancillaries: Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Vascular Intervention Centers, Compounding & Retail Pharmacy, JACCHO Accredited Pathology lab able to perform Anatomic Pathology, DNA & Pharmacogenetics. We are also adding Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Care and other ancillary services. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries to Tony Brzezicki, HR, tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com or fax (770.874.1748). EHI offers a competitive benefits package.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Associate wanted for well-established practice in central Florida. Experienced support staff, great benefits including malpractice coverage . Excellent opportunity for a promising future. To apply, go to www.yourcareerinpodiatry.com
PART-TIME POSITION- CENTRAL NJ
Well established podiatry practice is looking for a hard working and motivated individual to work in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. Please send CV to: advancedfoot1@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WALDORF AND CLINTON, MD **IMMEDIATE HIRE**
Well established practice with multiple offices located just south of Washington D.C. Practice amenities include EHR, digital x-ray, state-of-the-art surgical suite, shoe stores, PADnet, and large support staff. This is an extremely busy practice with high patient, new patient, and surgical volume. We are looking for a highly motivated, personable individual. Must be well trained in a PMSR-36/RRA forefoot and would like someone with rearfoot surgery experience, but not required. Competitive base salary with bonus structure. Relocation fees will be covered if able to join practice immediately. Send CV to:feet_r_neat@aol.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CHICAGO
Chicago. Office and housecalls; projected income $140-180K. Base salary and bonus structure are flexible. Malpractice and mileage allowance are paid. Partnership track is available. Contact chipod12@yahoo.com
1 YEAR FELLOWSHIP IN RRA SURGERY & ASSOCIATE POSITION
Get more experience in arthroscopy, fusions, trauma & complex hindfoot/ankle deformity corrections. Must be BQ or BC in foot & RRA or on track to be. CV, DPM school transcripts, director LOR, LOI. ALSO AVAIL Associate position , now or Aug '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI, LOR from director, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.com
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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@podiatrym.com or call (718) 897-9700 for details. For commercial or display ads contact David Kagan at (800) 284-5451.
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DESIRABLE LOCATIONS TO SUBLET AND SHARE - NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Midtown, Gramercy, Financial District and Plainview (North shore of Long Island) turn-key. Extremity MRI, Extremity CT scanner, diagnostic ultrasound, digital xray in selected offices. Fair Lawn ASC,LLC a dedicated certified ambulatory surgical center for foot and ankle surgery accepting applications for staff privileges 516 476-1815 PODO2345@AOL.COM
PRACTICE WANTED
Two 3rd year residents seek to buy a practice financially stable to sustain two podiatrists. Well trained in conservative care, forefoot surgery, and wound care. Willing to move anywhere and start practicing in July 2016. Ideally selling physician would stay on during transition period. Please email footdoctors2016@gmail.com with more information.
PODIATRY MEDICAL PRACTICE - NORTHWEST MONTANA
Immediately available due to illness. Four treatment rooms, 1,400 square feet, digital x-ray, up-to-date computer and software. 150,000 drawing area. Will exchange practice for lease on the office space. Beautiful location surrounded by the Rocky Mountains with excellent hunting, fishing, skiing, boating, and hiking opportunities. If interested send email to: wlranch@montanasky.net or call (406) 752-4988 or (406 )250-1756
PRACTICE FOR SALE – LONG ISLAND
Two independent podiatry practices located in Commack and Oyster Bay, NY. Currently grossing 1.1 million dollars. Available for individual or combination sale. Conservative care philosophy with great surgical potential. 7,500 patient visits annually. Asking 1.1 million dollars. Willing to stay on for gradual transition. Please contact bombbustr7@aol.com.
PRACTICE FOR SALE – BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
15 year old well established satellite podiatry practice for sale immediately. Well-equipped treatment rooms, digital x-ray. Located in busy multispecialty medical building with very busy Urgent Care Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, pharmacy, CT and MRI imaging center. Email bonitaspringspodiatry4sale@gmail.com
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 16,500 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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