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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,271 Subscribers Daily
November 29, 2021 #7,091  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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| EDITOR'S NOTE | |
PM News Advance Vacation Notice
PM News will not be publishing the week of December 27th, 2021. We will resume publishing on January 3rd, 2022.
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| PM NEWS QUICK POLL RESULTS |
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| PODIATRIC RESIDENCY NEWS | |
NJ Podiatrist Becomes Assistant Residency Program Director at RWJBarnabas Health
Kerianne Spiess, DPM recently became Assistant Residency Program Director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River, NJ. Dr. Spiess earned her podiatric medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed her podiatric residency at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Kerianne Spiess |
Dr. Spiess is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: Linkedin
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
TX Podiatrist Joins Premier Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Asad Ilahi, DPM recently joined Premier Foot and Ankle Surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth Multiplex. Dr. Ilahi earned his podiatric medical degree at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Asad Ilahi |
Dr. Ilahi completed his podiatric residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is board certfied by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and is an associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: Linkedin
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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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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
Six Tips for Your Employee Cell Phone Policy
A smartphone can be a distraction to staff members and also a potential HIPAA violation waiting to happen. Here are tips to avoid that at your practice.
6. How will you enforce your policy?
Not all violations are created equal: An unauthorized patient photo is not in the same league with a quick text to check on mom’s surgery. Allow yourself the firmness to terminate immediately when needed, but the flexibility to coach when warranted. Some situations may generate additional questions or responsibilities. What if an OSHA violation is photographed, even if cameras usage isn’t allowed in clinical areas? In this type of grey area, balance your desire to protect your practice's reputation (say, by deleting the photo) with a very careful understanding of the employee's rights and your obligations to correct the problem. Consult an expert whenever things get tricky.
Source: Paul Edwards, Logan Lutton, Physicians Practice [11/5/21]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Medicare Denials in Michigan
We are in Michigan and just starting getting rejections from Medicare for routine foot care. They are bundling nail care and callus care on qualified patients when the callus is not on the toes, but on the foot. They are rejecting the nail care with the callus. They are also rejecting G0127 when billed with CPT 11720.
Another issue we are seeing is the rejection of injections when billed with an Unna boot. We are using all the correct modifiers. As I recall, this happened last year and then an edit was corrected and things got paid as normal. This year's edit code is 871 from the National Correct Coding Initiative. We just started statusing the claims and sending in office notes, but this is a lot of work. In the past, they have always paid on the appeal but these clean claims should go through the first time. Is anyone working on this? I think this is all wrong and imagine it is going on at least in our region, if not nationally. Any information on what is being done to tackle this problem again would be helpful.
PM News Subscriber
Response: We have been battling these rejections for foot care for quite a while, not with traditional Medicare but with Medicare Advantage plans. The only way to handle this is to appeal with notes. If your notes are good, you should have no trouble getting paid. I keep hoping that with consistent appeals and overturns, the companies will give up and pay without the appeals, but so far that hasn’t happened. It’s a lot of work appealing them all, but it does work.
We have seen that we wouldn’t be paid for an Unna boot and an injection on the same date of service for a long time. Frankly, we just don’t see many claims for Unna boots anymore. I’m not sure what would happen if you appeal this one, but it’s worth a shot.
Katherine Sharp, Woodbury, TN
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Richard A. Simmons, DPM
Dr. Herman mentioned two obvious measures of diabetic foot exams and fall prevention. In my opinion, one of our most obvious should be onychomycosis as it is rather ubiquitous. My suggestion is to work with our podiatry-friendly laboratories (Bako, McClain, etc.) to collect data such as not only organisms (dermatophytes, saprophytes, molds, yeasts, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.) that are in the nail plates, but also gross and microscopic clinical findings, such as abscesses, hematomas, chronic or acute trauma, etc.
It would be nice to see some kind of grading system that gives podiatrist an idea of what treatment modality will work best. For instance, superficial white onychomycosis is different from distal-subungual which is different from total nail and matrix involvement; so, how is each best treated in relationship to the organisms identified? Now with the advancement of PCR studies, we can get much more accurate information quickly. What do we do with it once we have it?
Richard A. Simmons, DPM Rockledge, FL
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From: Robert D Teitelbaum, DPM
I too, have a very low recurrence rate from P&A procedures because I saw the problem early on in my career. A side nail matrix to me brings up the following image: sticking an index finger into a cup of pudding, then quickly retracting it. What do you have? A hole with the matrix extending in all directions up from the floor of the indentation. With the thinned out cotton tipped applicator soaked in phenol, I apply firm pressure in a centripetal fashion to soak all sides, including the invisible dorsal side of the matrix.
Twenty seconds from the finish, I do this again. With this, I get minimal 'residual nail spurs' 6 months post-procedure. In addition, what is very important is to explore the evacuated space with a curette after using the anvil nail splitter. Many times, I have pulled out a small piece of matrix that would be left without this inspection.
Robert D Teitelbaum, DPM, Naples, FL
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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What to wear while singing on The Voice? |
Source: Kobi Levi via Virtual Shoe Museum
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE – NEW YORK CITY
30 years in practice. 2-3 days a week. Located in Gramercy Park, New York with the option to renew lease or bring the patients to your own practice. For more information, please email dr.raminzaghi@yahoo.com or call, text, or leave a message at 201-310-5749.
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LAKE TAHOE, CA
Solo practice, turn-key with 2 treatment rooms, 3rd available. General podiatry mix with hospital nearby. Zoomers with insurance moving to town. Boomers with cash anxious to maintain active lifestyle Rent or buy freestanding building. Contact patwooft@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - TULSA, OKLAHOMA
30+ years established solo practice in stand-alone medical building, perfect location in key market, Established referral sources, Fully equipped 6 treatment rooms + surgery suite, Well rounded practice with surgery, orthotics, wound care, limb salvage, sports medicine, diabetic and RFC. Great mix of private insurance, Medicare, and private pay patients. Current owner retiring, will transition, Great place to raise a family. Email: footman@tulsacoxmail.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy two office practice in Upstate SC seeking a full time podiatry associate. Senior doctor looking to slow down. Partnership potential. General podiatry and surgery. Benefits include 401K, malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME, short and long term disability. PTO. Please send CV to podiatryresumes@upstatefootdocs.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA
Busy and thriving podiatry practice with 4 office locations and ASC seeking a surgically trained, highly motivated, ethical and responsible full time associate. Offering a varied patient base and strong support staff, this position could lead to ownership opportunities. Email CV to LFFAC04@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – VA, 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, CT, DE and PA for immediate start)
ASSOCIATE POSITION - LONG ISLAND/QUEENS
Advanced Podiatry Seeking Full Time DPM for upscale practices based on Long Island with opportunities in Queens and Suffolk. Excellent work environment and company culture. Latest technology with digital x-ray, laser, EHR, Ultrasound, the latest Apple software and iPads. Must be surgically trained, motivated, with a great work ethic. Very competitive salary with significant upside. Visit www.LIFootCare.com and email eavieiradpm@gmail.com for more info.
PODIATRIST POSITIONS – FLORIDA/SOUTH CAROLINA
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 lower extremity care to residents living in long-term facilities throughout the state of Florida and South Carolina. 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 State licenses. Email CV to kgadmin@kghealthpartners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK
Expanding multi-office Tri-State practice in New York’s Hudson Valley (1 hour north of NYC) and Milford, PA. Routine podiatry and surgical. Partnering with a NJ Ortho group and will be the main foot/ankle provider. Also, acquiring new location of a retiring colleague. Forward thinking private practice that thrives on offering superb outcomes, minimally invasive surgery, complex repairs and VIP service to our patients. Confident high-energy and skilled physician that lives and breathes foot and ankle and desires independent practice. Email Cover letter, CV, surgical logs (case details/numbers). Salary $130K/Bonus. Drfrankel@frankelfoot.com
MOBILE PODIATRIST NEEDED - NEW JERSEY
Well-established and fast growing House-call podiatry practice (www.homefootcareservices.com) is looking for Full-Time or Part-time podiatrists to do home , assisted living, nursing homes, adult daycare center visits in NJ. Full Time Position: $100,000 Base Pay Plus BONUS, Paid Gas, Malpractice Ins., Health Ins, Car allowance, Administrative/EMR support. Email resume - Lana.Raginsky@homefootcareservices.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Full-time associate position available for immediate hire in Northern NJ. Competitive compensation package. State of the art facility that includes all aspect of podiatric care. Must be surgically trained with a great work ethic. Please send CV to drsteinberg@florhamparkpodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HAGERSTOWN AND FREDERICK MARYLAND
Offices located in Frederick and Hagerstown Maryland. Motivated seller/owner of 26 years is ready to sell Hagerstown practice after one year associate position. Would consider selling outright from the start. Will be available for advising, teaching, and practice management as long as needed. Highly producing, full scope podiatry office. drhenrock@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - RHODE ISLAND
Well-established 28 yr practice is looking for motivated and caring doctor with the possibility of eventual partnership and transition to buyout Compensation includes competitive six-figure salary, health & malpractice insurance, vacation and CME time. Hospital privileges with referral base; all aspects of podiatry. Digital x-ray, Laser, EMR. Please send CV to: ripodiatryassociate@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS – OH, KY, CO
National podiatry leader hiring physicians to practice at state-of-the-art facilities in Columbus, Louisville, and Denver — with more national locations to come soon. Our physicians receive generous compensation, bonuses, and a path to partnership without the financial risk. Email resume to careers@podiatry-partners.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW JERSEY
Full-time position available for immediate hire in New Jersey with multiple locations. We are currently looking for a board certified/qualified person who is highly motivated with excellent bedside manner and personality, charismatic, and most importantly a team player. Compensation would include a competitive salary with bonus structure, health insurance, paid vacation time off, paid malpractice insurance. Full array of office-based services with local hospitals, surgery centers and wound care centers. The practice includes all aspects of podiatry ranging from trauma, elective forefoot and rearfoot patients to routine foot care. If interested, please submit your CV to drbhuta@ankleandfootdoctors.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 - ST. LOUIS, MO
Rapidly growing podiatry practice is seeking a personable, outgoing and self-motivated individual, who is competent in office-based practices, surgery, and enjoys all aspects of podiatry. Position available immediately and/or July 2022. $120k base salary with bonus and incentives. Please send CV and letter of interest to podiatrystlouis@gmail.com
IMMEDIATE ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTHWEST, FL
Stat position for busy, modern practice. ABFAS BC/BQ, EMR, Dig x-rays, U.S., DME, Base salary + bonus, PTO, 401K, fees, health ins. 1 ACFAS fellowship available. DrLam@NaplesPodiatrist.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO SUBURBS
Looking to hire Summer of 2022. Thriving podiatry practice in Chicago suburbs looking for associate to take practice to the next level. Must be highly motivated and the ability to wow our patients with your charismatic personality and professional expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art office (which includes MRI) with a team-oriented culture. 3-year surgical residency required. Submit CV to jswalter@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST COAST FLORIDA
Outstanding opportunity for PSR-36 graduate to join successful group podiatry practice. Seeking a sociable, articulate graduate who is confident in foot and ankle surgery but also enjoys all phases of podiatry. Long-term opportunity for the right candidate with generous pay and benefits. Reply to: jwicks@cortezfootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – MARYLAND/ WEST VIRGINIA AREA
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
PART TIME ASSOCIATE POSITION – LEHIGH VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
We are a growing podiatry practice with multiple locations and doctors. We are looking for a Part-time motivated and caring doctor to join our busy practice. Great prospect for experienced doctor as well as new associate. Applicants interested in nursing homes, office-based practice needed. Please send CV. Khancock@pafootdoctors.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Podiatry group seeks full-time podiatrist to perform surgical, nonsurgical and wound care. Good opportunity for a graduating PSR-36 resident to join us. We are a high volume, four office/five physician group. The practice is affiliated with a 350-bed teaching hospital with a strong referral base. A generous base salary with a full benefits package. Candidate must be ABFAS eligible or certified. Email CV to jhoward@ggpodiatry.com
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS – FLORIDA
Palm Beach Podiatry Concierge provides quality VIP care to patient homes & facilities. Home visits provide much higher reimbursement than RN homes or surgery. Now hiring PT/FT podiatrists throughout Florida. Will match any commission-based offer in FL. Enjoy benefits of working for a modern VIP organization with cool company perks. Golfers welcome. Send CV to contact@podiatristathome.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – BROOKLYN, NY
Busy practice in Brooklyn is looking hire a full time podiatrist with excellent compensation with growth potential. Must be motivated, hardworking and caring. Send CV to Footcareemployment@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - DURANGO, CO
Established and growing practice in need of a podiatry candidate with strong surgical and clinical skills. Multiple clinics and some mobile locations in the beautiful Four-Corners area with endless outdoor activities. Board Certified/Board Qualified recommended. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $120,000 starting base with incentives per year. swfoot21@gmail.com
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT - DR. WILLIAM M. SCHOLL COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine is seeking one full-time Assistant Professor: Director of Student Recruitment. To apply, visit: https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/employment/ The primary responsibility of this position is maintaining an effective student recruitment program that will result in an increase in the number of qualified applicants to Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is dedicated to creating and fostering a diverse academic environment
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