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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 20,920 Subscribers Daily
November 24, 2020 #6,817  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| PODIATRIC SUPER GROUPS IN THE NEWS | |
TN Podiatrist Joins Ankle & Foot Centers of America
Jamil Hossain, DPM has joined Ankle & Foot Centers of America. He earned his Doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his podiatric surgical residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, a program of Drexel University located in Philadelphia. While at Hahnemann, he received extensive training in rearfoot and ankle reconstruction.
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Dr. Jamil Hossain |
Dr. Hossain is affiliated with Tristar Southern Hills Hospital, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, and St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. He is also affiliated with Tristar Stonecrest Hospital and Physicians Pavilion Surgery Center in Smyrna, TN and Tristar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
PA Podiatrist Opens DiFranco Family Foot Care, LLC.
Joseph M. DiFranco, DPM is the new owner at DiFranco Family Foot Care, LLC.
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Dr. Joseph DiFranco |
Dr. DiFranco graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a residency at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
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| PODIATRISTS AND HISTORIC FIGURES | |
PA Podiatrist Recalls Treating the Lubavitcher Rebbe
“This is not a story I’ve told, other than to close family members and friends… it’s a 28 year old story,” says Warren Joseph, DPM. The news travels quickly – “A doctor who treated the Rebbe is sharing his experience for the first time!” Within minutes, the Zoom meeting of Chabad rabbis has reached its capacity of 1,000 participants.
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Dr. Warren Joseph |
In late 1992, Dr. Joseph was a faculty member at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. One day he received a call from Elliot Udell, DPM, a podiatrist in New York, who asked him to travel to Brooklyn to see an important patient who had an infection in his foot. That person turned out to be the famous Lubavitcher Rebbe. Dr. Joseph’s encounter with the Rebbe had a profound impact on the way he and his wife raised their sons, and on how the family came to view and observe his religion.
Source: anash.org [11/19/20]
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| PODIATRISTS AND FOOTWEAR | |
MD Podiatrist Provides Winter Boot Buying Tips
Finding good snow boots that are equal parts cute and functional is a challenge. Luckily, podiatrist Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, has a check list that makes it easy to find the best winter boots with warmth and good stability to keep you (literally) on your feet.
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Dr. Priya Parthasarathy |
“Make sure the toe box is wide enough, as a round toe is better than a narrow or pointed toe box,” says Dr. Parthasarathy. “Your toes should be able to wiggle. Check the inner sole of the boot; is it removable, is it thick and cushioned? Those are good signs that they’ll provide a lot of support. A removable insole allows you to use your custom orthotics, or more supportive insoles if needed, and a textured sole is important for traction during inclement weather.”
Source: Mary Grace Garis, Well+Good [11/20/20]
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| MEDICARE NEWS | |
Administration Announces Prescription Drug Payment Model
HHS Secretary Alex Azar has announced a drug payment model through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that will lower Medicare Part B payments for certain drugs to the lowest price for similar countries and save American taxpayers and beneficiaries more than $85 billion over seven years.
Starting in January, the model, known as the Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model, will test an innovative way for Medicare to pay no more for high cost, physician-administered Medicare Part B drugs than the lowest price charged in other similar countries. Following the President’s recent Executive Orders to lower drug prices and improve access to life-saving medications, the MFN Model will protect current beneficiary access to Medicare Part B drugs, make them more affordable, and address the disparity of drug costs between the U.S. and other countries.
Source: CMS [11/20/20]
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
5 Ways to Improve Patient Experience – Part 5
The better you can be for your patients, the more patients you will have. Here we present a quick and simple guide as to how to improve the experience of your patients and make them feel as comfortable as possible.
5. Have a Range of Treatment Options
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A great idea is to branch out into a range of different services to allow the maximum possible options for your patients. Options include physio, acupuncture, beauty treatments, etc.
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You don' t even need to employ these service providers as extra members of staff; you could rent out space, and they can set up as businesses in their own right.
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Taking this approach means the smallest possible outlay for you, but being able to offer the greatest possible range of services and give the patients a great deal of choice.
Source: John Moran, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/2/20]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Global Period for Tenotomy Surgery
Can someone clarify the global period for percutaneous flexor tenotomy for flexible hammertoes? I thought the global for CPT 28010 was ten days. My experience is 90 days! The same as a bunion correction?
I performed an in-office flexor tenotomy successfully on one foot; now the patient requests correction for the other foot. I understand how a longer global would discourage so-called “serial surgeries” for higher reimbursements for multiple procedures on one foot; but the opposite foot as well?
PM News Subscriber
Response: No, the global for “major” surgery is 90 days and CPT 28010 is in that club.
CPT 28010 Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon (GP=global period)
GP: 090 | Assist: N | NF RVU: 6.66 | FAC RVU: 5.99 | Work RVU: 2.97 | MUE: 4
If you are doing the contralateral foot, make sure you document very clearly that it is the contralateral limb, use the digital modifier when possible, a -79 for your procedure. I would expect the need to appeal for payment.
Michael King, DPM, Nashville, TN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Peter M. Kaminski, DPM
Dr. Peter M. Kaminski, 66, of Harveys Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kaminski obtained a pharmacy degree at Temple University. While working as a pharmacist in Philadelphia, he furthered his education graduating from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Peter Kaminski |
He completed a two-year surgical residency at St. Mary’s Hospital in Philadelphia and later established an office of podiatry in Plymouth and Dallas where he practiced for the past 35 years. He was a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Source: Citizens Voice [11/21/20]
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1A | |
From: Robert S. Schwartz, CPed
Eneslow has been successful in helping numerous healthy males who present with fat-grafting to the heel. To relieve impact forces and reduce pain, we use a heel rocker, often with SACH shock-absorbing material under calcaneus. The goal is to delay heel contact until the body is over the foot and increases forces to the midfoot.
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Heel Rocker |
Shoes that start with a thick (one inch or thicker) midsole/outsole can be modified. Otherwise, most walking shoes can have material added and modified by pedorthic technicians to accommodate this deformity.
Robert S. Schwartz, CPed, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) - PART 1B | |
From: Jack Ressler, DPM
As the old saying goes - K I S S (keep it simple...). First, check for a leg-length discrepancy. If nothing else is helping, start with a 1/4" thick felt or Korex rubber cork heel lift and cut a big enough hole to accommodate the painful area. Bevel the inside edges for comfort. The material you use should be rigid enough so it doesn't compress. This would at least isolate the area and eliminate a few other possible etiologies. Make sure you add the same thickness lift in the other shoe for balance unless there is a leg-length discrepancy.
Jack Ressler, DPM, Delray Beach, FL
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From Ron Werter DPM
There is no “best” machine. It depends on what you plan on doing with it, but the hand-held models have too small a screen to be useful for our diagnostic purposes. That being said, if you feel you have a knack for diagnostic imaging and love the intricacies of ultrasound, then look at the 20/20 units which are pricey but amazing. If you just want a very basic unit that you can do most imaging (but not as detailed as the 20/20) and for guided injections, then look at something cheaper like the Mindray DC-30 machine.
I also recommend that you purchase a new machine.
Ron Werter, DPM, NY, NY
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
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May the Force Walk With You! |
Source: blog.craftzine.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained with a current Texas podiatry license. Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of conditions. A great opportunity for driven personable individual. Please e-mail CV, References Letters, Short Video Introduction Email: cnunez1940@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PODIATRY GROUP IN SAN BERNARDINO/ ORANGE /LOS ANGELES COUNTIES
Position starting august 2021. Must be well trained in limb preservation, trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Send CV to podiatricri@yahoo.com.
PODIATRIST POSITION – F/T IN OCALA, FL TERRITORY AND P/T IN VARIOUS FL LOCATIONS
Join a podiatric team whose work positively impacts the lives of seniors every day! KG Health Partners, the largest podiatric practice in Florida, is seeking full and part-time podiatrists who will provide mobile-based foot, ankle, and lower leg care to residents living in long-term facilities in the Orlando/Daytona Florida territory. Achieve work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, competitive wages, malpractice insurance, and exceptional benefits for full-time employees (health, paid time off, 401K retirement plan with company match). You must maintain active Medicare and Florida licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Immediate position for busy practice in Sunny Southwest, FL. ABFAS RRA BC/BQ. EMR, E x-rays, US, DME. Base salary + bonus w, PTO, 401K, fees, health benefits. Also 1 ACFAS credentialed fellowship avail, must be BQ ACFAS by start of program 8/2021: DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
POSITION AVAILABLE - SYRACUSE, NY
Great opportunity to join a growing podiatric medicine and surgical team in central New York. Fast paced, fun environment with a variety of foot pathologies. You will meet your surgical case requirements for boards within the first year. For more information please email: docryanlee@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – KENTUCKY
Associate position available for well-trained, compassionate physician for busy, established office in Central Kentucky. Wide range of services to be offered with ancillary services onsite. Enormous potential for growth. Generous salary with incentive/full benefits and partnership opportunity. Email CV and cover letter to: Kyfootdr@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – HOUSTON, TX
Busy, growing, state of the art surgical, sports medicine office based group practice in Houston, TX currently looking for a full-time associate to start 8/1/21. Must be BQ/BE Competitive six-figure salary, generous bonus structure, health insurance (including vision & dental), paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance and CME time off. Opportunity to invest in surgery center and PT clinic. If interested, please submit your CV to mvargas@thefootpros.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PORTLAND SUBURB, OR
Busy, growing, group practice in Portland, OR currently looking for a full-time Associate/Graduate. Must be ABPM BQ/BE Competitive six-figure salary, paid malpractice insurance and CME, bonus, health insurance, paid vacation time off. Please submit your CV with references to: drwring@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHEAST PA
Looking to hire summer 2021. We are a free-standing large office with surgery center on site searching for new surgeon to join our high volume practice. Located in a thriving, affluent community with growing patient base. Partnership opportunity for an individual where significant surgical productivity exists in one's own office. Email inquiries/CV to ascpractice018@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ST PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER, FL
Rapidly growing two location practice looking for a full-time associate. General podiatry, wound care, sports medicine, DME, surgery, inpatient. Competitive salary, malpractice, paid time off, CME included. Applicant must be highly personable, caring, and self-motivated. New graduate or experienced provider. Submit letter of interest and CV to precisionfootandankleFL@gmail.com.
FULL TIME PODIATRIST- NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
We are a fast-growing podiatry practice in North 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 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.
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PRACTICES FOR SALE - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Long established in two Hudson Valley, NY counties. 4 employed podiatrists, experienced staff. Full hospital admitting, surgical privileges. Participation in most commercial, advantage, Medicare & Medicaid. Custom built Office #1 = 1900 sq ft 3-4 tx rms FOR SALE in deal. Office#2 = 1400 sq ft rental 3 tx rms. Contact: podiatrypracticeny@yahoo.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WHITE PLAINS, NY
This established practice has been operating for more than 25 years in key market location. Full range of office services and surgery. Opportunity to grow practice and have outstanding return on investment. Priced to sale. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - BOSTON, MA
High volume surgical practice. Based on hospital campus, serves as referral center for cases. Established relationships. Key success factors include: outstanding interpersonal skills, well trained in all aspects of surgery, willingness to work weekends and take call. Well trained staff in place and willing to transition. Great hands are not enough, superior interpersonal skills required. Contact: YourPracticeNow@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
This well-established practice needs a new owner. Current owner seeking to retire. Busy office practice built on sports medicine and general podiatric care. Established referral sources. Priced to sell. Owner will transition. Fully equipped. Contact: Yourpracticenow@gmail.com
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