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The Voice of Podiatrists
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October 17, 2015 #5,500  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Wrestling Event Sanctioned for Using NY Podiatrist as On-Duty Doctor
A Staten Island charity wrestling show is on the ropes after its promoter's license was suspended for using a foot specialist as its on-duty doctor. But the show's organizer said he had no choice — no doctors approved by the state's Athletic Commission are willing to travel to the borough. Joe Bellini, who runs the Warriors of Wrestling school and organizes monthly shows, used Dr. Steven Abraham, a licensed podiatrist, to check on performers before an August charity show and be on-duty for medical care after the event's regular physician couldn't attend.
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Under the rules, Warriors of Wrestling should have had a state-approved doctor on hand. Podiatrists don't get a general physician license under state law. But Abraham said he and Bellini thought his services would be satisfactory, especially since he's a licensed surgeon, teaches at Cornell University, is certified in wound care and has worked as a sports physician for 30 years." I have all the credentials and the capability and knowledge to handle everything," Abraham said.
Source: Nicholas Rizzi, DNAinfo [10/15/15]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NE Podiatrist Steps Into Footsteps of Retiring DPM
Following in the footsteps of Dr. Fred James, first-year podiatrist Nathan Larson, DPM has joined the Lincoln Foot Clinic. While speaking at a conference, Larson was approached by Dr. Matthew Hahne, James’ partner, and was asked to join the team as James was retiring. “It seemed like a good fit,” Larson said. He hit the ground running doing surgeries every week since his first week in the business. Larson began in the first part of July, he said.
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Dr. Nathan Larson |
Dr. Larson graduated from podiatric medical school in Glendale, AZ and completed his surgical residency in Waterloo, IA.
Source: Jory Schweers, Beatrice Daily Sun [10/15/15]
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| INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
UK Podiatrist's Non-Profit Nominated for FSB Surrey Award
Undefeeted by Diabetes, an Oxted-based not-for-profit organization run by husband and wife Peter and Tina Allton, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses’ Surrey Awards. The organization also organizes a network of podiatrists around the UK. With its main UK partners JDRF UK and LBG Medical, it aims to make free foot check-ups available to diabetes sufferers and those at risk of developing it.
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Tina and Peter Allton |
Having qualified as a podiatrist in 1988, Peter Allton has 27 years of experience and has treated over 200,000 feet. Peter Allton said, “My life changed five years ago when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and I soon became aware of how difficult the condition is to manage. When my 11-year-old daughter Jasmine was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, we soon became aware that there is little in the way of publicly available advice for diabetes sufferers.
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF OF THE DAY | |
11 Things to Know about the Meaningful Use Final Rule - Part 4
Hardship Exemptions
In its quick assessment of the rule, the American Medical Association says it believes the rule will allow hardship exemptions for physicians who are unable to attest this year.
Source: Health Data Management [10/11/15]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: ICD-10 Code for Atrophy of Fat Pad
Any suggestions for ICD-10 code for atrophy of fat pad? We previously used ICD-9 709.09 (dyschromia; other). No code comes up in the crosswalk on the APMA Coding Resource Center.
Julie Hoffman, Office of Scott Hoffman, DPM, Worthington, MN
Response: When I speak to providers and billers, I find that ICD-9 codes were often used incorrectly. Dyschromia is defined as an alteration of color in skin, hair, or nails. It has nothing to do with atrophy of the fat pad. In ICD-10, there is a code for hypertrophy of fat pad (M79.4). When it comes to diagnosing patients' conditions, the atrophy of a fat pad causing foot pain or metatarsalgia would have more appropriate diagnoses.
If you are looking for a skin condition, the ICD-9 code was ICD-9 709.8 (other specified disorders of skin). It crosswalks to ICD-10 as L98.8 (other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
David J Freedman, DPM, CPC, Silver Spring, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: G Dock Dockery, DPM, Michael J King, DPM
Do yourself and your patient a favor and get a couple of really well-placed punch biopsies of the condition. Send them to a certified dermatopathology laboratory (like Bako Pathology) and get a definitive diagnosis (maybe it's psoriasis). Then you can initiate the correct treatment program.
G Dock Dockery, DPM, Seattle, WA
I have had great success with Kamea G from Tetra for such problems. Kamea G used under occlusion has a great ability to debride and soften all in one. It is easy to use and apply with no mess or fuss.
Michael J King, DPM, Fall River, MA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Stephen Musser, DPM, John F. Swaim, DPM
Try this approach: 1. Apply a topical moisturizing cream (say AmLactin/Eucerin) daily in the AM 2. Apply a topical high potency steroid ointment every PM for 2 weeks on, then 2 weeks off. Repeat the cycle as needed.
Stephen Musser, DPM, Cleveland, OH
Use Dr. Swaim's CalluSTOP twice daily, occlude one of the applications for 30 minutes with Saran wrap. The hyperkeratosis in these cases involves an inflammatory component, and this product addresses that aspect.
John F. Swaim, DPM, Red Bluff, CA
Disclosure: Dr. Swaim is the owner of the company manufacturing CalluSTOP.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) | |
From: Timothy P. Shea, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Ron Uhlman on his award as Volunteer of the Decade. It was the efforts and professionalism of Dr. Uhlman, working at Kaiser Vallejo, as one their first podiatrists in the system, that allowed new graduates like me 42 years ago to be able to rotate through and participate in the departments of general surgery and medicine on the Vallejo Campus Hospital.
Many productive days and nights were spent in the emergency room treating many different sorts of general and extremity trauma. They were the local center for automobile and...
Editor's note: Dr. Shea's extended-length can be read here.
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: Llorraine Neithardt via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PART 1 - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - ALBANY, UTICA, LITTLE FALLS, SYRACUSE
Looking for podiatrists to see residents in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities across New York, especially in Albany, and other areas in Upstate New York. Great opportunity for full-time or part-time income; a commitment of as little as one to two mornings/days a month can nicely supplement your current income. Positions available immediately! Inquiries to: phasetwopodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO AND SUBURBS -HOUSECALLS 3 DAYS A WEEK
We provide logistical support, malpractice, and mileage allowance; another half day at the office is possible if interested; physician will make $140-150k; salary plus bonus structure ; benefits are available. Schedule can be tailored to your need. If you are interested to fill out your schedule, contact chipod12@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Available immediately in a busy high visibility office with digital x-ray, diabetic shoe store, and 5 years experience in EMR. Good patient volume and potential for partnership or purchase. Contact samuel10530@yahoo.com.
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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA WITH WOUNDTECH
Why Woundtech? Largest employer of podiatrists * Earn a six figure living (No nights, No weekends, No call) * Benefits offered (health, dental, vision and paid malpractice)* No billing (No ICD10)* Flexible schedule.If you are ready to take back control of your life give me a call @ 954-602-9148 or email me @manker@woundtech.net to get a priority interview.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CALIFORNIA
OXNARD. Busy podiatry practice with strong office/nursing home patient base seeking podiatrist (Associate) to join upscale practice. Fully-equipped, patient-ready with trilingual staff (English/Spanish/Vietnamese). Located in highly desirable location conveniently located next to freeway, hospital and multiple surgery centers. Must be surgically trained (PSR 12+). Email CV to drtimwynn@yahoo.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NYC
Lucrative position available for motivated, entrepreneurial Podiatrist in busy, upscale Park Avenue practice. Fabulous opportunity for creative, confident, skilled individual who is interested in all aspects of Podiatry, including surgery and office based procedures. Partnership opportunity. Contactinstitutebeaute885@gmail.com for details.
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, Full/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 POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Associate position, now or July '16: must be BC by ABFAS, ability to work independently on complex cases. Long hours, hospital rounds, ER calls, great work ethic, team players needed. Fellowship experience preferred, not mandatory. LOI with how you are a superstar, LOR from director, key attendings, CV. great salary, bonus, partnership buy-in. Naples, FL klamdpm@hotmail.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.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS PART 2 - PRACTICE FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – PODIATRY OFFICE CLOSING
Bronx podiatry office closing. Everything must go. X-cell x-ray machine, cassettes, Midmark 117 examining table (needs work), rolling matching cabinet, Stryker cast cutter, Mettler therapeutic ultrasound, chart, filing and storage cabinets, many surgical hand instruments, medical supplies, waiting room furniture. lee10462@gmail.com. (718) 829-7455.
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.
PRACTICES WANTED - GEORGIA, TENNESSEE & OTHER SOUTHEASTERN STATES
If you are serious about selling or merging your practice into our model, the EHI Equity Based Supergroup Model, then we are interested in a conversation. We are looking mainly in Georgia and the Atlanta area but we will be ready for scaling in early 2016. Our practice top 3 criteria are; successful, must have a high volume of patients and Physicians who stay must be willing to utilize EHI's in-house ancillaries. If you meet these criteria, send us an e-mail to dhelfman@extremityhealthcare.com and dmazzone@globalmna.com, our investment banking firm.
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