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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 18,661 Subscribers Daily
October 31, 2019 #6,539  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1 | |
SC Podiatrist Joins Podiatry Associates of Bluffton
Podiatry Associates of Bluffton has added a new physician to its staff. Derek Barker, DPM is seeing patients at the practice’s Bluffton and Beaufort locations. He comes from Michigan, where he practiced with Metro Health for the past six years. He was also a clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Dr. Derek Barker |
Dr. Barker received his medical degree from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago. He completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan.
Source: Bluffton Today [10/30/19]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2 | |
NJ Podiatrist Seeks Seat on Council in Freehold Borough
Two Republicans are seeking two three-year terms on the Borough Council in Freehold Borough in the Nov. 5 election, Lori Annetta and Michael Lichardi, DPM. Making his second bid for council after running in 2008, Dr. Lichardi is a current member of the Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education.
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Professionally, Lichardi is a doctor of podiatric medicine and a physician associate with more than 30 years’ experience. “I have completed a fellowship program with the New York State Department of Health,” he said. “This program provided training and experience in governmental and political issues of medically disenfranchised and special needs populations. My volunteer and professional experience will bring forth a relevant perspective on borough issues.”
Matthew Sockol, centraljersey.com [10/29/19]
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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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5 Marketing Steps Your Medical Practice Should Be Taking - Part 1
Marketing is no longer an optional undertaking for physician practices, particularly independent ones. As competition increases and patients take a more active role in practice selection, your viability and growth will increasingly rely on strong marketing initiatives. Relying primarily on referrals from other providers and patients is a losing proposition. Here are the first steps all practices need to take:
1. Know your market: Initiate a marketing study to understand how patients, prospective patients, referrers, and prospective referrers view your practice. This market study—which should be conducted by a marketing firm with proven outcomes related to helping other, similar practices grow—should evaluate how aware patients and referrers are of your practice, and what type of reputation it has in the community. The firm should use a variety of approaches to glean this information and provide you with a thorough report, including a survey of individuals in your area that align with your target patient demographics, and interviews with referrers and potential referrers. The findings will help you better understand how the market sees you, and where you need to make improvements.
Source: Kenneth "Boh" Hatter, Physicians Practice [10/28/19]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Post-Operative Care After Amputation
What is correct coding for providing post-operative care for an amputation? Are there ICD-10 codes to focus on, or a specific code for the E/M?
Lawrence Burns, DPM, Nashville, TN
Response: Normally the post-op care after an amputation is bandage changes and removal of sutures. The post-op global period for amputation is 90 days. If you took x-rays after the amputation, you could charge for the x-rays (the x-rays would show the part that was amputated gone).
If you are speaking of wound care not related to the amputation, you would use the appropriate code for the wound care provided with Modifier -79 which is defined by CPT as “unrelated procedure or service by the same physician during the post-operative period.” It is used in the strictest sense for care that is entirely unrelated to the prior surgery that created the current global period.
Donald R Blum, DPM, JD, Dallas, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Andrew Levy, DPM
I treated a 9 week old baby who had been on antibiotics for 6 weeks for the same type of a problem. The advice I got there, which worked out well, was to take out the impacted segment of the nail only, not to do an avulsion. I did the procedure with Loupes for magnification. With the impacted section removed, the nail grew back normally and the baby went on to a normal nail growth during the time that I followed the child.
Andrew Levy, DPM, Jupiter, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
From: Brian Kiel, DPM
I have used Entrada as my virtual scribe service and it is wonderful. I have no charts to take home nor any on weekends. When I leave the office, my charts are done.
Brian Kiel, DPM, Memphis, TN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH
In the ongoing discussions about the highly controversial proposal to have two specialty boards in the podiatric medical profession (i.e., podiatric surgery and podiatric medicine), Ira Baum, DPM remarks, “Unfortunately, it is the grassroots podiatrists who will suffer for their inaction. I strongly recommend those in leadership positions to consider these points and begin to explore options and opportunities for change”.
James J DiResta, DPM, MPH further states that, “Many graduating podiatric medical students would benefit from an Intensive Podiatric Medicine Residency option. Providing this option for our graduates who do not want to be surgeons can have real value IF done correctly. That would work if we were able to engage Dr. Levy in this process in creating such a program.”
I suggest that the best way to address these and related matters is to engage in major strategic planning and include leaders in the profession to once and for all determine the direction of this growing, exciting profession. As said in Alice and Wonderland, “If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?” Certainly if it was thought I could help, as Dr. DiResta hints, I would be glad to do so at any level.
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH, Ft.Lauderdale, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 1 | |
From: Pete Harvey, DPM
I am always pleased to see some discussion of gout. I am curious if the readership would care to comment on its cousin CPPD or calcium pyrophosphate disease? To my knowledge, there is no definitive test and the diagnosis is only by symptoms and x-ray.
Pete Harvey, DPM, Wichita Falls, TX
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NEWS STORIES) - PART 2 | |
From: Tip Sullivan, DPM
I just don't get it? This type of promotion by companies is done in almost every business. I don't see anything morally or ethically wrong with it! I think companies should pay doctors like they do professional athletes to promote them to other doctors and the public. Give me a bunch of money and I’ll wear a scrub hat with your name on it or a set of O.R. scrubs with your company's name plastered all over it.
Tip Sullivan, DPM, Jackson, MS
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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"Skeletto" heels for Halloween? |
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
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 - PENSACOLA FLORIDA
Do you love the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico? We are a busy two person practice located in Pensacola Florida with three locations along the Florida panhandle. We are currently seeking a full time, motivated and caring associate to join our practice with partnership opportunities. We treat the full gamut of podiatric conditions. We offer a competitive salary with a generous bonus structure, CME, 401K, health insurance. A valid Florida license is a must. We encourage all who are interested to submit their CV with a cover letter to info@pensacolapodiatry.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Full time associate position, leading to partnership, opportunity for highly motivated individual with PSMR-RRA training. Well established, busy, two-office practice with all ABFAS board certified, FACFAS, foot and ankle surgeons. Would be turn-key taking over high volume existing practitioners patient care. Associated with large local hospital/residency. Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and bonus structure, health and malpractice insurance, 401K and other benefits. Immediate availability or to start when individual graduates from residency/fellowship in July 2020. Email letter of interest/CV to medical622@aol.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, CENTRAL TEXAS
If your passion is to enhance people's independence and quality of life through helping them improve their mobility, then a career as a Preferred Podiatry Group podiatrist could be for you. Flexibility, autonomy, resources - they're all yours! High income potential without the logistical hassles of running an office! Significant sign-on bonuses available in these areas too. Please send an email to recruiting@PPGpc.com if you're interested in learning more about PPG podiatric care for residents in long-term care homes.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
Multi-office podiatry practice in Suffolk County seeks full time associate, leading to partnership. New York State license required. Must be self-motivated and energetic. Competitive compensation package. Please email CV to newpodiatrist@optimum.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Modern, upscale, all-female group practice seeking energetic, team-oriented and caring FT Associate to join our busy practice. No travel, nursing homes, minimal wound care, or Medicaid. Only 18% Medicare. Compensation benefits: Salary of $125,000 + generous bonus structure, health insurance, 410K, all professional fees covered (including malpractice), time off for paid CME, scrubs/shoes annually, etc. Looking for a highly motivated and ethical individual with excellent clinical and surgical skills (residency must be 3-year surgical with plans on sitting for the FF & RF boards. Please see our website: www.lexpodiatry.com and email drfreels@lexpodiatry.com your cover letter and CV.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NAPLES, FL
Immediate and July 2020 associate positions for busy practice in SWFL. ABFAS or ABPM BC or BQ. Interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team a must. Cloud EMR, Digital x-rays, Ultrasound, DME. Base salary, bonus, health, 401K, Paid vacations etc. Our practice cadaver surgical labs to enhance everyone's skills as a group exclusively available. If you like FL sunshine, fishing, golfing, beaches and to live and work in paradise. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CENTRAL FLORIDA
We are an established and growing group of podiatric physicians and surgeons looking for new physicians in central Florida. We are looking for a full-time, hard-working, doctor to join our practice. Board certification or qualification preferred, but not mandatory. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for those who would like to join a larger group of podiatric physicians. If interested, please submit your CV to cindy@atlanticfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART-TIME – BROOKLYN, NY
ASSOCIATE POSITION - AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Established group practice seeking PSR 36, Associate lead to Partnership/Ownership. Includes EMR, PADNet, DME, Hospital privileges. All phases of podiatry with wide open opportunities in rearfoot and ankle. Senior doctor retiring in 1 year. Able to make the practice what you want it to be. Reply: kkronowski1@comcast.net
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SC
Group practice looking for ABPS certified or PSR-36 trained DPM. Must be well versed in forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery and diabetic wound care. Senior doctor looking at early retirement or transition to part time work. Please send resume and cover letter to rose6584@att.net
ASSOCIATE/PURCHASE - ILLINOIS (CHICAGO & SUBURBAN)
Associate/purchase opportunity for 2 location 30 year well-established and respected practice. Great mix of general, sports medicine, PT/ rehab, surgery, diabetic care, functional medicine, and lots of retail/DME products for excellent cash flow. Fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded and trained DPM! Surgical board tract necessary. Excellent and stable staff. Practice owner desires easy and transparent purchase transition supporting retirement within 3-5 years. Mentorship regarding the practice, and unique aspects of their expertise including; sports medicine, functional medicine and practice management. Control your own destiny, this practice is waiting for you! For more details contact Mcrosby518@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Looking for a Saturday and covering podiatrist in a very busy, fast-paced practice. Offering competitive salary and bonuses. Lots of sports medicine, excellent support staff, and positive environment. Immediate start date. Please e-mail CV to cma@njfootpain.com. Should you have any further questions, you may call Gerry 201-523-9489 ext 101.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE NY
Rapidly growing practice seeks associate for fast paced, fun, busy practice. 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. Office work, hospital call, and surgery. Please send CV to: docryanlee@gmail.com
WOUND CARE/RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FELLOWSHIP - MULTI-SPECIALTY SURGICAL GROUP - LOS ANGELES, CA
Multi-specialty surgical group adding wound care and reconstructive surgery podiatry fellowship for 2020-2021 academic year. Will train in multiple settings alongside plastic and general surgery in new outpatient facility. Full salary, health insurance, and housing stipend provided, with more opportunities after completing program. Send CV to: woundcaredocs@gmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER, NY
Well established, successful, located downtown in growing major city Westchester, NY. Parking, public transportation. Retiring due to health reasons. On surgical staff of close major hospital. On ALL major health insurances, four treatment rooms, power chairs, EMR with Dragon, Electronic Billing, ERx, Digital X-ray, Vascular Testing, Fluoroscopy, RSWT, Ultrasound, Radiofrequency, Cryoprobe, Autoclave, Whirlpools, Footmax Metascan, complete surgical (with power) and conservative care instruments. PRICED TO SELL. Will introduce. E-mail: lifehope53@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
Looking to purchase a practice, relocate? This successful Chicago area practice is a great opportunity for you. Fully equipped office. Opportunity to enter practice with established patient base and strong cash flow. Contact: Mike Crosby at MCrosby518@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - CENTRAL ILLINOIS
A vibrant and strong cash flow practice for sale in a small farming community in Central Illinois. Located approximately 2 hours south of Chicago this practice has all the benefits of practice and lifestyle. Fully equipped office with up to date technology. Surgery privileges at local hospital. Contact: MCrosby518@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - STORZ ERGO ELECTRICAL POWER EQUIPMENT
Great for MIS. Used console with motor, foot pedal, and carrying case. Four hand pieces: sagittal, oscillating, drill, and K-wire driver. $2,250. Includes 18 miscellaneous blades, drill bits, file/rasps and K-wire, most never used. Email: edgewoodfoot@yahoo.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - ALLPRO SCANX-12 ILE DIGITAL SCANNER
Super low-cost digital solution. Used Allpro ScanX-12 ILE digital Scanner 3 brand new plates and digital screens, server. Works with your existing podiatry x-ray unit. Server, monitor, Tigerview software (not sure if it will transfer). Will need updating. Recommend a service contract first year. $4,500 plus shipping. AustinPodiatry@hotmail.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - 2020 DIGITAL X-RAY SYSTEM
I purchased a brand new combined server computer rather than upgrade the older-type laptop and server to Windows 10. So it’s basically like new. X-ray hardly use. It was at a satellite research office. $17,000 delivered and set up. Email AustinPodiatry@hotmail.com for pictures, details and questions.
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