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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,228 Subscribers Daily
December 09, 2021 #7,099  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management https://podiatrym.com
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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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How much do you think the omicron variant will affect your practice?
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| AT THE COLLEGES | |
NYCPM Helps Keep Special Olympians’ Feet Fit
New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) students and faculty performed biomechanical examinations in the Fit Feet Healthy Athletes area at the Special Olympics event at New York City’s Javits Center on December 4th.
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Volunteers at Special Olympics Fit Feet |
Sixteen NYCPM students as well as two faculty members (Lady Paula DeJesus, DPM and Samantha Landau, DPM) participated, as did volunteers Vincent Siasoco, MD and Craig Herman, DPM.
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| APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS | |
OHFAMA Members Elect 2021-22 Leadership Team
Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association members elected a new leadership team at the association’s Annual Business Meeting in November. Kelly Whaley, DPM who completed her term as OHFAMA president will serve on the OHFAMA Executive Committee as immediate past president with the following leaders:
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(L-R) Dr. Sarah Abshier presents the Thomas J. Meyer Award to Dr. Kelly Whaley |
President: Sarah Abshier, DPM
1st Vice President: Adam Thomas, DPM
2nd Vice President: Thom Arnold, Jr., DPM
Secretary-Treasurer: Tom McCabe, DPM
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| PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY | |
2021 Year-end Financial Planning Checklist
The end of the year is a good time to check in on your financial plan to see if everything is on track or if some things need adjusting. You will be in a better position for 2022 the sooner these items are addressed and adjusted if they are off-track.
8. Update Beneficiaries
Major life events can result in a need to update your beneficiaries. If you got married, divorced, had a birth or death in the family, you may need to update the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts and life insurance policies. These events may also necessitate updating your Will and Power of Attorney documents. There is no deadline for these changes, but the sooner the better.
Source: Jeff Witz, CFP®, Physicians Practice [11/17/21]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Current Telemedicine Rules
Where may I find the current published 2021 Telemedicine document as it directly relates to the Rules and Guidelines of Jurisdiction E – Medicare?
Todd J Zang, DPM, Las Vegas, NV
Response: It is quite possible that your MAC does not have an LCD on telemedicine plus the rules have changed with COVID-19. You might try your MAC Home Page and see if there is a link to Telemedicine issues within the PHE.
Whenever you read an LCD which seems illogical or unfair, go where the Medicare Administrative Contractors go for their directions... The Congressional Federal Register (CFR) which provides information on the Medicare fee schedule and many rulings for Medicare for the following year. It is released each November. You should be fair warned this document is over a thousand pages, most of which will not pertain to DPMs at all. Download the PDF and then search for telemedicine. I would go back a few years to where all the CPT codes started and work your way forward.
Another option is for APMA members to simply log onto the APMA website and search for telemedicine. The APMA Health Policy Committee has done a fantastic job of providing a slide show, podcast, etc. on telemedicine both prior to and subsequent to the PHE and has outlined many of the issues in easy to understand language. But if you really want to be comprehensive, get a subscription to the CFR (which is free!).
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
For information on Codingline subscriptions, click here
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (OBITUARIES) | |
RE: The Passing of Richard A. Nelson, DPM
Richard Austin Nelson, a kind, gentle soul, known for his infectious laughter and compassionate heart passed away peacefully at Serenity House at 99 years of age after a long bout with heart failure.
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Dr. Richard Nelson |
Dr. Nelson joined the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served in WWII in Germany. After the war he attended college on the GI Bill, becoming a practicing podiatrist in Chicago for 28 years.
Source: Santa Barbara Independent [12/6/21]
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| QUERIES (MEDICAL-LEGAL) | |
Query: ARP Rural Payments
I recently received a payment from the HRSA (Health Resources and Service Administration) that was processed by United Health Group. It was part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payment through the Provider Relief Fund Application and Attestation Portal. It was part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Is anyone aware of how these funds are treated from a tax perspective? Is this considered income or is it not taxable income similar to the PPP loans that in many cases were forgiven?
Kenneth Meisler, DPM, NY, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS RELEVANT RESEARCH) | |
RE: Charcot Marie Tooth and Orthotics
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
A recent article in the journal Neurological Sciences pointed out that Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) neuropathy score and ambulation index are both predictors of orthotic need for patients with CMT. Further review of the article indicates that not all patients benefit from AFOs and some do just as well with foot orthotics as compared to SMO (supramalleolar orthotics which come just proximal to the ankle), while others do better with full length AFOs.
The main point of this detailed well thought out article is for the prescriber to conduct a full work-up of the patient and not simply prescribe any one type of device for every patient with CMT or for that matter every patient who is at a risk for falling or who has neuropathy. The patient's age, history, other risk factors and other diseases, and the extent of their symptoms must be accounted for in addition to a complete neurological and musculoskeletal work-up.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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From: Name Withheld (Canada)
Borders don’t change this situation. In Ontario, Canada, Pharmacists, RNs, NPs, and RPNs (who after their GED, complete a 4-semester college program) are permitted, by law to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines but not so for podiatric physicians. A pharmacist said that they are paid $13 per jab.
The container box has vaccines for up to 100 persons. ID is recorded from each individual and a laptop with access to the Internet and a printer are required. A crash cart with Epi-pens is also necessary to have on hand. The gross income made for a day administering 100 shots is $1,300. The real benefit is that it would be good PR for the podiatry clinic. It doesn’t happen. The pharmacy gets the public perception of providing a beneficial medical service.
Name Withheld (Canada)
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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A strangely stable stiletto? |
Source: Maroushka Devers via Virtual Shoe Museum
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MEETINGS & WEBINARS
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE - BRAND NEW MLS LASER
Never been used, MLS laser for $40,000. This does not include shipping and the laser is located in NYC. Doctor decided not to use it after being purchase. Please call: 908-581-7734 or Email: drwishnie@stopfootpainfast.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE – CONNECTICUT
Practice for sale in Fairfield county growing community recently featured in the NY Times. I plan on retiring in one year. Part-time practice with strong potential for growth contact: footcaremanagement@gmail.com
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.
PODIATRY PRACTICE FOR SALE – BENTONVILLE, AR
Established solo practice, foot and ankle general podiatry and surgery, hospitals nearby. Three exam rooms. Current 4.5 days/wk patient care. Excellent referral base. Ideal location in growing market. Bentonville and surrounding Northwest Arkansas is a fantastic place to live and raise a family. One of the USA’s fastest growing economies and populations. World class destination for well rounded lifestyle, balancing a robust business and work environment with abundant leisure and recreation opportunities, museums, restaurants, shopping, trails for biking and hiking, and so much more. Nwafootdoc@gmail.com
FOR SALE: COMPLETELY EQUIPPED PODIATRIC PRACTICE - PHILADELPHIA SUBURB
This solo podiatry practice is located in a Philadelphia suburb near the Pennsylvania turnpike. Very long established. Over 35 years (historical reference: 3 previous podiatrists in the same practice) excellent referral base and volume. Additional amenities: computerized records, orthotic lab, digital x-ray, surgical suite, free parking, and more. For more information and virtual tour, email hershpodiatry@gmail.com.
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
AMAZING PRACTICE FOR SALE- PHILADELPHIA, PA
Turn-key upscale boutique 85-year-old podiatry practice. Great location by Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, PA. Non-surgical grosses $350,000/ four days weekly. Majority of practice is fee for service in low overhead beautiful office setting. Seller will stay on for transition. Serious inquiries only. This is a rarely available cream puff practice / Call (215) 715-1570.
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FULL TIME POSITION – OKLAHOMA
Surgical podiatrist for hospital/clinic practice with a tribal health service. Excellent salary with RVU bonuses, full benefits, paid leave, more. Trauma, limb salvage, wound care, all foot ankle pathologies. ER call. Great staff. Send CV and inquiries to paulb4791@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 – 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 - GREATER HARTFORD, CT
Our four-doctor practice is looking for an associate to join us this coming Summer. Competitive six figure salary with a bonus structure, health insurance, 401-k and vacation benefits. You must be personable. Surgical training is desired. Send resume to latifdpm@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CALIFORNIA
CPC, established for over 40 years, is one of the largest providers of podiatry care to residents of skilled nursing facilities in Southern California ranging from Los Angeles to San Diego. Scheduling is extremely flexible from part time to full time and can provide a significant primary or secondary income source based on your needs. If you are interested please contact our office manager Darlene Sears at 562 867-0811 or forward your resume to cpclakewood1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
Looking to hire no later than July 2022. We are a free-standing large office with surgery center on site searching for a new surgeon to join our high volume practice. Located in a thriving, affluent community with growing patient base. Partnership/equity opportunity for an individual where significant surgical productivity exists in one's own office. Email inquiries/CV to ascpractice142@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
FT position available. $200K starting salary. Benefits include health insurance, malpractice, and paid vacation. Well established, single location, 30yr practice. The office has been recently renovated. Position has high financial growth potential for those that are motivated. Email CV to footdoc789@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
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
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 - 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 – NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC is looking for an upcoming or recent residency graduate or experienced practitioner to join our practice in Newport News, VA - just a quick drive away from the oceanfront. We are a growing group of 125 providers and 73 locations. If personable, motivated, well-trained, and licensed in VA or willing to secure a VA license, we would be delighted to discuss an associate position with you. We offer growth opportunities, a strong compensation package, and many other benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to: newdpm@footandankle-usa.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
CLINICAL SURGICAL INSTRUCTOR, FULL-TIME - NYCPM DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
Motivated full-time surgical podiatrist with excellent clinical and academic skills in foot and ankle surgery wanted at NYCPM. Responsibilities: Providing quality patient care, teaching students and residents in the diagnoses and treatments of foot and ankle disorders at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and affiliated NYC Health and Hospital Facilities. Qualifications: DPM degree from accredited college of podiatric medicine, NY License, RRA-eligible or certified. Please send CV and cover letter to Mr. Joel Sturm, COO & Vice President for Administration, at JSTURM@NYCPM.EDU
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