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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,459 Subscribers Daily
October 12, 2018 #6,285  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
Podiatry Content Connection $100K Gift Funds TUSPM Scholarships
Podiatry Content Connection has gifted $50,000 to the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) to create an endowed scholarship fund, with an additional $50,000 pledged over the next four years. The purpose of the Podiatry Content Connection Scholarship will be to provide tuition support to third or fourth year TUSPM students. Preference will be given to those students who aspire to establish their own practice at the conclusion of their residency.
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Jeff Hartman |
“We are so proud to offer this support to future podiatrists and to TUSPM,” said PPC Director Jeff Hartman. PPC, dedicated to helping podiatrists become more visible and gain new patients on the Web, has been the school’s long-standing corporate partner.
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| APMA COMPONENT NEWS | |
AAPSM Past President Lectures to Footwear Industry Professionals
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) Fellow and Past President Paul Langer, DPM lectured to footwear industry professionals including manufacturers, designers, and retailers in Los Angeles on October 3, 2018 at the Lost Angeles Footwear Innovation Summit. Dr. Langer spoke on "Footwear Comfort and Health in the Age of Mass Customization".
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Dr. Paul Langer |
“Comfortable shoes don’t just feel good – the health benefits go well beyond our feet and are significant not just in retail but also in medical and sports performance settings,” said Dr. Langer. He also discussed how footwear technologies will lead to a convergence of clinical and retail footwear applications with the ability to optimize the health benefits of footwear, address common foot conditions, as well as maximize comfort.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
TX Podiatrist Receives APMA Meritorious Service Award
Brian Carpenter, DPM was honored with the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Meritorious Service Award at the Southwest Foot and Ankle Conference in Frisco, TX, which was presented to him by APMA Board of Trustee member Leslie Campbell, DPM. The award is an honor reserved only for those individuals who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments at the local, state, or regional level in scientific, professional, or civic endeavors that have had a profound impact on podiatric medicine.
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Dr. Brian Carpenter |
Dr. Carpenter graduated from the Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at The Cambridge Hospital in Boston, MA, a plastic fellowship with Francis Wolfort, MD at the Deaconess Hospital in Boston, MA, and a fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction with Sigvard T. Hansen, Jr., MD at the University of Washington/Harborview Trauma Center in Seattle, WA. Carpenter is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX and past president of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association.
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| PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE | |
VT Podiatrist's Early Sports Injury Pointed Him to His Career
Kevin McNamara, DPM wears many hats: husband, dad, friend, athlete, coach, and doctor of podiatric medicine. McNamara's impressive resume can be simplified by saying that he is board certified in podiatric surgery as well as wound care and holds a fellowship in podiatric sports medicine.
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Dr. Kevin McNamara |
Dr. McNamara grew up camping in northern New England with his family. Active in school sports, he was dismayed when, at the age of 14, he was often advised to "quit sports" because of a chronic sports injury. McNamara later learned that the cause of his problems was biomechanical. Understanding and correction put him back on the playing field and pointed him in the direction of a sports medicine career, helping others resolve similar issues in their own lives.
Source: Rutland Herald [10/10/18]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
Driver Collides with NY Podiatry Office
A Watertown doctor's office was forced to close Wednesday afternoon after a car slammed into the front of the building. The elderly driver told 7 News his foot slipped off the brake. The front of the building was pushed in about a foot and city codes ordered the office closed. Podiatrist Dr. Andrew Majak said one of his staff members was sitting right inside the point of impact, but fortunately no one was hurt.
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Dr. Andrew Majak’s office after collision (photo: Marcus Wolf). |
"A lot of damage and I don't know the estimated time until that's repaired. So it looks like we're not going to be open until that's fixed," said Dr. Majak. Majak said he's glad no one was hurt and he'll keep his patients updated about the status of the office until the building’s safety can be inspected.
Source: WWNY [10/11/18]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Negotiating Your Contracts: Hidden Pitfalls and Traps - Part 2
Negotiating and reviewing contracts is probably one of the more unnerving tasks that physicians face. That’s good! Your subconscious is sending you “danger” signals. You simply need to channel this emotion into action to protect yourself.
1. Sales personnel will tell you anything to make a sale. That’s what they do. Watch for it and remember that the contract is what you are bound by. When you receive the contract, read it carefully. Under contract law, a contract is enforceable unless it is illegal or violates public policy. That means, “if you sign it, you are stuck with it, unless your lawyer can get you out.” There are consumer protection laws, but litigating them is very expensive. Retain a lawyer to review a contract before you sign it. After you sign it, all we can do is read it to you, and tell you what you have done to yourself.
Source: Martin Merritt, JD, Physicians Practice [10/9/18]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Humana HMO Modifier for CPT 11755
I have been getting denials for CPT 11755 with the remark “procedure code inconsistent with the modifier”. I have used RT, LT and have tried the -59 modifier. In this particular instance, this was billed along with an E/M 99213 and a Doppler 93923. Should I be using a particular modifier? We usually don’t put modifiers on CPT 11755, and it gets paid every time. We are billing with diagnosis B35.1.
Richard Jason, DPM, Jacksonville, FL
Response: E/M 99213 should be billed with a -25 modifier. And I’m wondering what the diagnosis code would be for this as it should not be for ICD B35.1
That being said, it’s possible that Humana may be looking quite strongly at this code and not feeling it appropriate to cover under B35.1 This CPT has been way over-utilized and I caution its use.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Woodside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Stuart Bass, DPM
Tuesday was a very sad day for podiatric medicine as many of us were stunned to learn of the passing of Dr. Stuart Bass. Dr. Bass was a respected physician, resident training director, and Director of the Civic-Kern Hospital Resident Alumni Association (CHRAA). He possessed a wit and humor that we will likely never see again.
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Dr. Stuart Bass |
On behalf of the CHRAA, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Bass family and to his many friends and colleagues within the podiatric community, especially CHRAA members #KERNELS. May you rest in peace, Dr. Bass - you will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Shawna Shapero, Bako Diagnostics, Alpharetta, GA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Lawrence Kobak, DPM, JD, Todd Lamster, DPM
Dr. Morelli has a kind heart. He is a fine example of what a podiatrist and human being should be! Unfortunately, treating a wart on a finger is clearly out of scope in most states. More than one podiatrist has lost his license to practice in more than one state for doing this.
Lawrence Kobak, DPM, JD, Uniondale, NY
I must admit that I am surprised by the number of my colleagues who perform this service. I, too, have elderly patients who ask me to trim their fingernails. I tell all of them that it is against the law because it is out of my scope of practice, and doing something out of my scope could put my license in jeopardy. Just because I am capable of doing something doesn't mean I have the right to do it. Every single patient completely understood and respected the answer.
To my colleagues who trim fingernails: Would you incise and drain an abscess on a hand or finger? Would you perform a biopsy of a suspicious lesion? Would you inject a symptomatic palmar fibromatosis?
Todd Lamster, DPM, Scottsdale, AZ
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (MEDICAL-LEGAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Paul Busman, DPM, RN
Like Dr. Morelli, I would very occasionally trim a patient's fingernails. These were generally patients that I had treated for a long time, had fingernails that were already pressing into their skin, and had severe disabilities. This made them unable to go to a nail salon. Some had such severe finger contractions that a nail salon would not likely want to treat them. Yeah, I know, scope of practice, liability, blah, blah, blah. I just didn't have it in me to refuse such a simple request which I was eminently qualified to fulfill. I never once had a problem doing this, just very grateful patients. Not that it legally meant anything, but I always told patients that their podiatry treatment was over, but I was cutting their nails as a friend might do. They got the message.
I never did treat warts on a patient's finger or any other area but the foot. However, I did tell them that if the warts on their feet were cured, there was a good chance that the warts would all go away. Know what? In a fair number of cases, that actually happened. Also, if I was treating a patient with some home applied remedy, e.g. Sal acid under occlusion, I'd point out to them that if they went to a dermatologist for their other warts, he/she might well prescribe a similar treatment for their other warts, wink, wink.
Paul Busman, DPM, RN, Frederick, MD
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear to a dental ball? |
Source: Fantich & Young via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETING NOTICES
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ARIZONA
Well established, busy surgical podiatry practice has an immediate opportunity for an associate. We have several office locations in the greater Phoenix area. Must have completed a 3 year surgical residency, have board qualification, AZ license and bilingual Spanish is a +. We have a good balance of office and surgical practice. Base pay- bonus package, with other benefits included. Looking for a leader in the field that is willing to build with the practice and be active in the community. Please submit resumes to: podiatryaz@gmail.com
POSITIONS AVAILABLE – BROOKLYN AND QUEENS
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Brooklyn and Queens, New York. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediatly! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
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.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE – KENTUCKY
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky. Great opportunity for part-time income. Positions available immediatly! Send inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@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
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS CITY
Our busy, multi-office practice is still growing and needs another doctor who understands the importance of creating an amazing patient experience as much as providing great medical care. You will be working with supportive doctors and staff who are committed to your success. Go to: www.YourFutureInPodiatry.com for full details.
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.
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