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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,468 Subscribers Daily
October 08, 2018 #6,281  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
TUSPM Holds Annual Family Day
The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) recently held its Third Annual Family Day. The event is held to generate a sense of community and to allow the family members of our current students to gain an appreciation for the podiatric curriculum.
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TUSPM Annual Family Day |
The event was attended by well over 100 participants (current students and their family members). Interactive workshops were conducted by students and faculty. Dr. Laurence Levin, the keynote speaker, focused his remarks on tangible and intangible skill sets of a good physician. Family Day also had a bit of a carnival feel with face painting, cotton candy and popcorn, a photo both, as well as access to a few oversized games.
Source: E-Strides [October 2018]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
MA Podiatrist Discusses "Growing Pains"
According to podiatrist Louis DeCaro, DPM, "Growing pains is a common diagnosis in the lower extremity of kids. I have a problem with the term growing pains. It is something that can happen in any part of a child's life. They can't play sports, they can't run, they can't do anything without pain. It actually comes from the mechanics of the way their feet are moving and can cause pain higher up in their bodies."
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Dr. Louis DeCaro |
"What we like to do is to screen kids as to how they walk and their foot structure and foot type. Often, we can make adjustments in their shoe with an orthotic device to change the mechanics, and thus address the problem that is causing their pain. Shin splints are a good example as well as kids who cramp up after sports or kids who can't sleep at night because they are getting leg pain," says Dr. DeCaro.
Source: Danny New, WWLP [10/3/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
IL Podiatrist Awarded VNA Health Care’s 2018 Helen Cearlock Award
VNA Health Care has announced that the 2018 Helen Cearlock Award has been presented to Jesse Plasencia, DPM. The Cearlock Award is VNA's highest level of employee recognition. It is presented annually to a VNA employee who expresses the spirit of Helen Cearlock, a nurse educator and former VNA Board Chairman.
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Dr. Jesse Plasencia |
Dr. Plasencia received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa and completed his residency at Westside V.A. Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Dr. Plasencia is board certified and joined the VNA team of providers in 2013.
Source: The Beacon News, [10/3/18]
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| PODIATRISTS AND POLITICS | |
CA Podiatrist Runs for Huntington Beach City Council
Voters will select four candidates from a pool of 15 on Nov. 6 to serve on Huntington Beach’s seven-member City Council. Michael Simons, DPM is a semi-retired podiatrist. He served on the Huntington Beach Union High School District board for 27 years; California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Podiatric Medicine; Huntington Beach Community Services Commission; Huntington Beach Infrastructure Advisory Committee; and the Memorial Health Systems Institutional Review Board.
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Dr. Michael Simons |
"Today, the issues that have risen to the top of importance to the citizens of Huntington Beach reflect the many situations that impact and infringe on quality of life on a daily basis. These include high-density development and the traffic issues it causes, the negative impact that sober-living homes and short-term rentals have on neighborhoods, the continuing rise of homelessness and noise pollution from commercial aircraft," says Dr. Simons.
Source: Priscella Vega, The Daily Pilot [10/3/18]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Legal Considerations of Practice Expansions - Part 1
Expansion through acquisition of additional space and equipment. A practice might consider expansion if it has outgrown space for its providers, and/or has inadequate equipment or other facilities in which to serve its patients. This might mean opening a second office or acquiring additional equipment to meet demand. Sometimes, expansion goals can be achieved through short-term space and equipment leases, which can help a practice get a feel for expansion without a long-term capital commitment. Even renting space through a space and/or equipment sharing arrangement with another physician practice can allow for just the right amount of expansion that a practice might require.
A practice might also be ready to acquire a building, enter into a more expensive office build-out, or invest in new equipment. Any practice ready to make such a commitment should work with their bank and/or financial advisers to determine the best approach to assume such debt and to make certain the anticipated increase in revenue will justify the expense.
Source: Ericka L. Adler, Physicians Practice [10/5/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: HCPCS L1930
Can a podiatrist bill and be reimbursed for HCPCS code L1930?
Joanne P. Sowinski, Office of Lombardi & Silver, Bayside, NY
Response: The following is the description for L1930: Ankle foot orthosis, plastic or other material, pre-fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment.
While this is for a pre-fabricated device, and sometimes patients would most likely have a cast made for a custom device, there is no reason why a podiatrist can’t bill and be reimbursed for this code.
Alan Bass, DPM, Manalapan, NJ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Ed Davis, DPM
Dr. Stempler requested assistance with finding affordable health insurance. The market for individual health insurance policies as well as small groups is not favorable. The best solution I have found is to join a PEO. PEOs or professional employer organizations were once known as employee leasing companies. These organizations allow small employers to aggregate resources so that they can offer the type of employee benefits that larger employers may offer.
There is a cost for PEO services but it is offset by lower health insurance costs as well as other benefits. Not all PEOs are the same, so contact several to compare. Our office uses Justworks which is a New York-based PEO.
Ed Davis, DPM, San Antonio, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Passing of Irwin H. Frank, DPM
Dr. Irwin H. Frank, 90 passed away Sept. 30, 2018, in San Diego. He attended Indiana University and Carroll College prior to earning his medical degree at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1955 and doing a residency in the Cleveland Foot Clinic at the college. Later that year, he began his most distinguished 42-year career in Cleveland.
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Dr. Irwin Frank |
Dr. Frank was appointed chief of the podiatry section of the division of orthopedic surgery and director of outpatient podiatry clinic at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He was appointed chief of podiatric surgery at St. Vincent Charity Hospital and Marymount Hospital and to the staff of South Point Hospital of Cleveland Clinic. At the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, he served as the assistant dean, chief of surgery, director of residency program, and clinical instructor.
Source: Cleveland Jewish News [10/4/18]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) - PART 2 | |
RE: The Passing of Paul Scherer, DPM
I was saddened to read about the passing of Dr. Paul Scherer. He was not only a colleague but a good friend. Dr. Scherer was Dean of the California College of Podiatric Medicine when I attended. My father had unexpectedly passed away from a myocardial infarction while I was home for Christmas break. He was understanding of my circumstances and allowed me to have a leave of absence so I could help my mother, brother, and sister through this difficult time. We became good friends as a result of the circumstances and kept in touch throughout the years. He had a big heart and was a very compassionate individual. He will be truly missed. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Chris Robertozzi, DPM
Paul was the guru of biomechanics and a true disciple of Drs. Root and Weed. He imparted great knowledge on the subject over 30 years ago when I was a student at CCPM. His teachings have been with me ever since that time. All his tutelage was certainly reinforced by Drs. Kirby, Grady, and Petrov before I graduated, and I was so glad to have him as a professor and a colleague. He will be missed.
Joseph Borreggine, DPM
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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The ultimate wedding shoe? |
Source: Lenie Voortman viaVirtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1- ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
INFECTIOUS DISEASE/WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP – OHIO
Join a premiere podiatry program. Become a leading expert in our profession. The fellowship has a multi-disciplinary approach to podiatric medicine, surgery, and wound care. Participate in numerous surgical procedures. Be exposed to the world renowned Harrington Heart and Vascular Surgery Institute at UH Cleveland Medical Center along with research at Case Western Reserve Medical School. Become part of a winning team. Change your future. One 24 month fellowship position beginning July 1, 2019. Candidate must currently be completing a PGY 3 residency. Application requests: deborah.mott@uhhospitals.org. Deadline: October 20, 2018. Interviews: Saturday, December 1, 2018. CPME approved.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
Seeking a hard-working, board eligible/certified podiatric physician for our growth oriented practice. January 1, 2019 start date is preferred. This full-time position assumes coverage at well-established location. To learn more about us, visit www.ankleandfootcare.com. Please email your CV to Michael Vallas, Practice Administrator at mike@ankleandfootcare.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - TENNESSEE
Village Podiatry Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. is growing and seeking board qualified/certified associates with a Tennessee license. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience and knowledge of coding/billing, and desire to excel while utilizing our practice owned ancillaries. Our successful model is built to enrich the physicians and their efforts. Serious inquiries only to Tony Brzezicki, Human Resources, at tbrzezicki@extremityhc.com. Starting salary will be based on experience and the value you bring to the practice. EHI also offers a competitive benefits package
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST LOUIS, MISSOURI
Well-established, successful podiatry practice seeking dedicated, hardworking and motivated physician to join as an associate. Excellent referral and patient base. Special emphasis on at risk population. No nursing homes or house calls. Compensation by salary and bonus. Malpractice, health/dental and retirement benefits included. Email CV to sharikaminsky@hotmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MD
MedStar Health is seeking a podiatric surgeon for full time employment Baltimore, Maryland. This position would be based at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital with a focus on limb salvage and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Preferred candidate would have 3 years post residency work experience, be fellowship trained and ABFAS board qualified for foot and RRA. The physician would join a growing multidisciplinary team in a hospital based surgical practice and would have the opportunity to work with and teach residents and students. Please send letter of intent and CV to john.steinberg@medstar.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Established Houston practice seeking motivated, hard-working recent graduate for associate position in all aspects of podiatry. Long-term plan includes partnership. Send CV to dpm2docs@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MASSACHUSETTS
We are a well-established, very busy, hospital-based multi-doc practice located just north of Boston, seeking full-time DPM. Must be Board Qualified/Certified. Excellent referral base and high volume of new patients. We are well integrated within the medical community and active in both hospital out-patient and in-patient care. Competitive compensation and benefit package. Please email CV to footdocsma@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NASSAU COUNTY, NY
Exciting opportunity! Busy Nassau County, NY office seeks full-time podiatrist. State of the art facility. Complete EMR, digital radiograph and diagnostic ultrasound. Excellent salary and benefits. Must be board qualified. Please e-mail resume to: Medicalofficeinquiry@gmail.com, or call: 516-902-1073
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Excellent opportunity to start your career in a fresh practice! Seeking an associate to join, grow, and become partner. Key attributes: Board Qualified/Certified, self-starter, willingness to build practice. Looking for a motivated individual to contribute to our growth through all aspects of podiatry. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
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PRACTICES WANTED - FL, CA, TX, NY, NJ, PA, AL, TN, KY, GA, SC
Looking to buy podiatry practices large, small, rural or urban. Podiatrists who are looking to retire soon or in the near future, or wanting to join a larger group to handle business operations can contact us by clicking here. Competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to sell and work within the larger company..
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAS VEGAS, NV
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