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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,122 Subscribers Daily
November 21, 2022 #7,385  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
LA Podiatrist Provides Holiday Shopping Foot Health Tips
According to Susan Girardo, DPM of the Ochsner Health System, "Holiday shopping is like a marathon, and it is essential to wear the appropriate shoes. The ideal shoes are comfortable and well-fitted, providing support similar to that found in walking or running shoes. Shoe inserts can be used for added support if needed. Avoid wearing heels, flip-flops, or shoes that are too tight or constraining. Heels may look great, but they tire out the feet quickly and could increase the risk of trips and falls. Flip-flops do not provide sufficient foot and ankle support.
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Dr. Susan Girardo |
"If you have diabetes, you should take special care during lengthy shopping trips. Remember to pay attention to your feet throughout the day to ensure that blisters or cuts do not develop, as these could lead to lasting problems. Examine your feet after a day of shopping to look for signs of any problems and consult your podiatrist if you discover a problem.
Source: lobservateur.com [11/19/22]
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
Cincinnati Foot & Ankle Care Partners with Beyond Podiatry
Cincinnati Foot & Ankle Care (CFAC), one of the largest independent podiatry groups in Ohio, has partnered with Beyond Podiatry, one of the largest podiatry practice management organizations in the Midwest and a portfolio company of Albaron Partners, LP. Founded in 1998, CFAC is a leading podiatric medical practice of nineteen (19) experienced foot & ankle surgeons with several clinics in the Greater Cincinnati area.
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Dr. Nickolas Minnie |
“We are excited to be part of the Beyond Podiatry family”, said Nickolas A. Minnie, DPM, managing partner of CFAC, “and we believe that the future growth and success of CFAC with Beyond Podiatry will be transformative in our industry while providing optimal patient experiences and efficiencies in our quality of care.”
Source: Cision [11/17/22]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NJ Podiatrist Has a Passion for Podiatry
Podiatrists can provide help in a way that general practitioners often cannot. “Podiatry is a cool field. It encompasses a little of everything: diabetes, skin lesions, ingrown toenails, bunions,” Sarah Haller, DPM said. “We do a lot of sports medicine; we cover all of the bases. I love it.”
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Dr. Sarah Haller |
The most common sports maladies affecting the feet and lower legs, Dr. Haller said, are “Ankle sprains. They are No. 1 all day, every day, among athletes. That’s actually a statistic. By far. Stress fractures are up there. And Achilles ruptures, especially in the spring. Achilles tendons need to be stretched. Type 1 collagen accounts for most of the dry weight of an Achilles tendon. It is supposed to bend and contract, and when we don’t use it every day, it’s like running in sand.”
Source: Guy Kipp, Tap Into West Essex [11/17/22]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRIC VIDEOS CLINICAL) | |
From: Burton J. Katzen, DPM
The flexor tenotomy is definitely a wonderful and minimally invasive procedure for distal calvi and ulcers in diabetic and otherwise circulatory compromised patients. However, with a semi-rigid or rigid hammertoes, I find it to be less successful. My go-to procedure in these cases is an MIS proximal or middle phalangeal (and occasionally both, depending on the degree of deformity) osteotomy performed with a plantar incision using a 67 blade and an Isham 44 rotary osteotome.
I wrap a thin layer of Betadine-impregnated gauze around the toe and bandage it in a slightly dorsal position. The gauze hardens and becomes a mini-cast holding the toe in proper straightened position, and I leave it bandaged for 2 weeks. Results are amazing.
Burton J. Katzen, DPM, Temple Hills, MD
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
RE: The Power of Your Patients and the Media
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
The power of the media and your patients working together can reverse payment denials. A suburban Chicago area resident recently went on TikTok in order to obtain a reversal of a $40K payment denial for kidney tumor surgery. This, even though the hospital and physician had obtained pre-authorization from Anthem. This recent story shows the power that you and your patients along with the media can leverage over these giant monopolies.
One cannot expect to generate much empathy over small denials typically seen in many physicians’ offices. However, lumped together, a union or group of patients filing a similar action against an insurance giant may be able to leverage equivalent results.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH
With all my patients I always include a question if they have any back problems. For those patients, I almost always recommend orthotics. Most all who get them are very satisfied and I would say 25% of the patients coming in with back pain order the orthotics. I think all podiatrists should do this. You would be surprised how many patients you can help.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
RE: Qutenza (Ronald Carlson, DPM)
From: R. Alex Dellinger, DPM
I believe one must be very careful when billing for this product. Their own billing guide online states: "No existing CPT code is specific to the QUTENZA application." However, their website lists some of the following CPT codes:
64620 Destruction by neurolytic agent, intercostal nerve
64632 Destruction by neurolytic agent, plantar common digital nerve
64999 Unlisted procedure, nervous system
64640 Destruction by neurolytic agent procedures on the somatic nerve
I don't believe billing for one of the above CPT codes after performing a topical application of Capsaicin would be appropriate (except possibly 64999). And to do this three times? So, the first two times weren't "destructive"? I found a billing and coding article from CGS Region J15 Part B regarding Qutenza: My advice is "provider beware".
R. Alex Dellinger, DPM, Little Rock, AR
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From: Elliot Udell, DPM
Focus on the current state of economics of medicine. Hospitals and corporations are taking over private practices. Solo practitioners in all facets of medicine are becoming rare. Now let’s follow the money. The majority of what we do are not total ankle implants and other major surgeries. The bread and butter of what we do is podiatric medicine. It's warts, neuromas, heel pain, onychomycosis, etc.
Nurses could easily be trained to render this type of foot care. By training and certifying nurses to perform foot care, the money will be flowing from the pockets of podiatrists to corporations and hospitals via these certified nurses. Make no mistake. Don't think that these nurses will be working for DPMs. They will be working "down the corner" at medical centers, replacing the good work of podiatrists.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
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RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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One happy shoe? |
Source: Jan Jansen via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE AND FACULTY POSITIONS, AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE NEEDED - VIRGINIA
Multi-office practice in the DMV and Shenandoah Valley Region. Desired candidates should be ethical, energetic, and surgically trained with BE/BC. High volume in all aspects of podiatry including both foot and rearfoot/ankle reconstructive surgery. Competitive base/bonus structure and benefits. Please forward a cover letter and CV to careers.footandankle@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - TEXAS , PENNSYLVANIA, & VIRGINIA
Podiatrist positions available for immediate hire to treat patients in Nursing Facilities in Texas (Dallas/Ft Worth, San Antonio +), Virginia, and PENNSYLVANIA. A unique opportunity with flexible schedules and an unmatched potential for growth. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FOR FELLOWSHIP TRAINED - SUBURBS OF NYC
Live and work in a great community. Successful and supportive practice. Only 30 minutes from NYC. Desirable area. High volume surgery to build cases for surgical boards quickly - elective, trauma, diabetic limb salvage. Busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BQ/BC required. Competitive Salary + Bonus, PTO, Paid Vacations, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, All Professional Fees Paid, Generous Signing Bonus. Please send CV to: linchpindpm@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS
Wonderful Opportunity! #1 Place to live in the USA. Multi-physician, multi-office, successful practice. Own surgery center, physical therapy, and imaging. Seeking well-trained, personable and highly motivated Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Immediate opening! Send resume to: Alexandra_lopezsuarez@yahoo.com
FULL-TIME PODIATRY POSITION - NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY
Esteemed Metropolitan Practice looking for a surgical podiatrist to join our well established team. Starting $90,000, w/PTO, w/401K, and insurance. Starting $150,000 if surgically experienced. Position for Immediate filling, Moonlighting and fulltime applicants only. Submit resume to enlist@deloorpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Join a well-established, busy and growing podiatric practice. We are fully integrated with the medical community in a large tertiary teaching hospital. Research opportunities are available. Applicant should be ethical, personable, hardworking, and committed to quality patient care. We are offering a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and a wide range of benefits. Associate position can lead to partnership. All interested candidates should send a resume to JCMOOREDPM@aol.com
FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON - SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA
Physicians Footcare, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If work-life balance and above average compensation is important to you send letter of interest and CV to: careers@physiciansfootcare.com
FULL TIME PODIATRIST - NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in New Jersey with multiple locations and Doctors. We are currently looking for a full-time motivated and caring Doctor to join our busy practice. Some benefits include: competitive six-figure salary, generous, guaranteed bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Great prospects for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your Podiatric medical and surgical experience in an office-based practice! If interested, please submit your CV to DrSamofal@PodiatryCenterNJ.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Opportunity to improve your quality of life and start a thriving career in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Offices are located in Hudson and Catskill. We are looking for skilled, well rounded podiatric surgeon. Position available immediately but also willing to wait for skilled resident to begin in July. Please send CV to: mzhubrak@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND
Thriving podiatry practice with 3 office locations and ASC seeking a highly motivated and reliable full-time associate. Candidate must be board eligible, residency with RRA preferred. Great work environment with strong support staff. Competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities offered. Please email CV to: careers@mynewfeet.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Work where you want to live. Supportive environment, Sunny SWFL, build your surgical boards cases quickly, busy, modern, technologically advanced offices. ABFAS BC/BQ a must, EMR, CT, DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship position also DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
SIGNING Bonus. We are looking for a podiatrist that provides service to our in-office patients, skilled nursing home patients, wound care patients and our affiliated hospitals. Required: Completion of a 3-year residency program • Current holder of a state podiatry license • Board certification/qualification is highly preferred • Looking for well trained, well rounded and personable candidate to plug into our growing group of 5 Podiatrists and 4 locations. Competitive 6 figure base with lucrative bonus structure. Full benefits including 401K and match. Email resumes directly to victorian@footnankledoc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION -- LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Busy and well-established practice in Las Vegas, NV. Must have excellent bedside manner. Send cover letter and CV to: sierra@lasvegasacfac.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PHOENIX, AZ
Well established, growing, group practice looking for an associate immediately. Multi location practice. Looking for well-rounded podiatrist that is capable of working on your own. Base pay with bonus package. Great opportunity Please submit resumes to: podiatryphoenix@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - COLUMBUS, OH
Seeking DPM to join well-established, multi-office private podiatry practice in Central Ohio. We provide high quality care using state of the art technology. Competitive salary and benefits package with bonus opportunities. Please email Cover Letter and CV to: dkaplansky@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, MD, CT, DE, PA, OH, MO, NJ, NY, TN, FL
PediRite provides care to nursing home residents. Excellent opportunities working in our contracted facilities. Flexible scheduling, very lucrative commissions! Great match if you have open days/hours in your schedule. Resume to sara@sightrite.com (sign-on bonus for VA)
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Seeking a well-trained physician to join a multi-office practice in northern Virginia. Good variety of pathology with multiple hospital and surgery center affiliations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ability to work with and train residents. Seeking a start date over the summer, however immediate start date is available for the right individual. If interested, please email resume to: krpsgold@cox.net.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - VIRGINIA
Growing podiatry practice is seeking a high energy associate interested in providing care to multi senior living facilities as well as working into a partnership to own the practice in 2 to 4 years. The office is located in Annandale, Virginia. Great opportunity to add a surgical aspect to the practice as surgery is currently referred out. Compensation is personal productivity commission based. Please respond to: DrBreiner@AOL.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW YORK CITY/BROOKLYN
Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a rapidly growing team. Will have hospital privileges at a prestigious, institution in NYC. Looking for a self-motivated, positive individual willing to work hard. Competetive benefits package. Please send resume to: simonpodiatrystaff@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ALBANY, NY
We are looking for a surgically trained podiatrist to join our busy practice. We are a well-established office with local hospital affiliations, and see a good variety of pathology. If interested, please send CV to: Steven.Lam2@gmail.com
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