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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 15,710 Podiatrists Daily
December 21, 2013 #4,947  Publisher-Barry Block, DPM, JD
A partner of Podiatry Management http://www.podiatrym.com
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| STATE PODIATRY NEWS | |
MI Podiatrist Appointed to Task Force on Physician’s Assistants
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Vicki Anton Athens, DPM of Grosse Ile to the Michigan Task Force on Physician's Assistants. Dr. Athens is the president of Athens Podiatry Group, and has more than 30 years of experience in the practice of podiatric medicine and surgery. She previously served as chair of the division of podiatric medicine and surgery at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, as well as podiatric residency trainer for the Oakwood Hospital System.
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Dr. Vicki Anton Athens |
She has been the project director for pediatric and adult foot and ankle surgery for numerous mission trips. Athens holds a doctor of podiatric medicine degree from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She will represent the Board of Podiatric Medicine and replaces Dr. Louis Geller.
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| HOSPITAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS | |
NY Podiatrist Appointed Acting Chief of Surgery at VA Facility
Steven L Goldman, DPM, MBA has been appointed as the Acting Chief of the Surgery Department at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – New York Harbor Healthcare System. He has been Chief of a Podiatry Service for over 16 years. Dr. Goldman will administer and manage a staff of over 100 full-time, part-time, and fee-basis employees in over 20 different surgical disciplines.
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Dr. Steven L. Goldman |
Previously, Goldman served as a Lt Col before his retirement from the United States Air Force at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC.
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY | |
NY Podiatrist's Foundation Donates Supplies to Sandy Victims
Members of Armonk's Heavenly Productions Foundation recently visited schools in Far Rockaway that were affected by Hurricane Sandy to deliver 900 backpacks, toys, and, school supplies. Executive Board Members Lori Rocco, Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon, and John Wallace joined adult volunteers from Bedford and Pleasantville and youth volunteers from Armonk, Bedford, and Pleasantville to visit Public Schools 106 and 197.
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Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon (Back row, 3rd from left) |
John Wallace, executive board member of the foundation and a retired player for the New York Knicks, signed autographs and provided photo opportunities with students and the staff.
Source: Nathan Bruttell, Armonk Daily Voice [12/19/13]
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| PODIATRISTS AND OBAMACARE | |
Rush for Podiatric Care Before Obamacare Kicks In
If you're having trouble getting an appointment with your doctor, you're not alone. Doctors' offices across central Florida are packed as patients try to get in before the new year. Foot doctors are running out of appointments. Dr. Gideon Lewis, a foot and ankle surgeon, has been in the operating room day and night.
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Dr. Gideon Lewis |
He says several of his patients are getting their procedures done before the new year, because they are unsure how Obamacare will affect them. "I think right now everyone understands their insurance plans or at least knowing there's changes, they're getting more educated on what their plan offers; however, next year, there's such a big question mark, that they're trying to get as much done on a plan that they're familiar with," he said.
Source: Kristin Giannas, WKMG (Orlando) [12/17/13]
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| QUERIES (NON-CLINICAL) | |
Query: Copying Non-Digital X-Rays
I have a patient who wants a copy of her x-rays. These are older x-rays taken prior to digitalizing our practice and we have no way to copy them nor can we find anyone in Memphis who can copy them. Does anyone know a source to have this done?
Brian Kiel, DPM, Memphis, TN
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| CODINGLINE CORNER | |
Query: Hospital Consult with Procedure
Can you bill CPT 99221 (or CPT 99222) - initial hospital care - with a "-25" modifier and a debridement procedure (e.g., CPT 11043-LT), and be paid on both the hospital consult and the procedure? Would we need an additional modifier on the CPT 11043 code?
Donna, Office of Scott Weiss, DPM, Darien, CT
Response: Coding for ulcer debridement is based upon aggregate size of all lesions debrided at that tissue level, regardless of where they are on the body. There is no "RT" or "LT" modifier usage anymore. So coding would be: CPT 99221-25, CPT 11043 (no modifier).
Tony Poggio, DPM, Alameda, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (CLINICAL) | |
From: Robert Bijak, DPM
Don't be in such a hurry to be this patient's Messiah. There isn't much in podiatry that is life-threatening and needs immediate surgery. Send her to an RA doctor to see if her disease is active. A rheumatologist can give her meds that you can't. If her feet really hurt her that much, you can give her shoes to accommodate the deformity. What are you going to tell her after you do a Hoffman-Clayton type procedure and her toes start drifting and her distal mets start showing a periosteal reaction?
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) - PART 1A | |
From: Chris Mahaffey, MS
AOFASs recent video for patients, “What is a Foot and Ankle Specialist,” is in response to a series of patient videos ACFAS posted on its websites this past summer that explain, in detail, the unique education, training, and certification of ACFAS members. The ACFAS videos may be found at two locations at ACFAS.org, plus on the ACFAS patient website, FootHealthFacts.org. On ACFAS.org, click on either “For Referring Physicians” on the home page, or at ACFAS.org/marketing.
Interestingly, ACFAS created its series of videos in response to many AOFAS members who’ve posted grossly inaccurate videos about DPMs on YouTube or their own practice websites in the past. AOFAS also copied ACFAS several years ago when it created a patient website. If indeed “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” then we thank AOFAS for the compliments!
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP) - PART 1B | |
From: Joe Agostinelli, DPM, Jack A. Reingold, DPM
I really do not see this video as misinforming patients or disparaging podiatric surgeons. The fact is that an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon is a medical doctor with at least 5 years of orthopedic residency; after that, a fellowship is accomplished in the foot and ankle. This video promotes this fact for their benefit. In the orthopedic surgical group in which I am presently practicing, we are now recruiting an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon as well as another podiatric surgeon. We see these specialties as complementary.
I reviewed the AOFAS video, and it was pleasant enough for the 1:43 minutes. I did not feel that it was derogatory towards DPMs. What I thought it reflected was that they are feeling a bit of "competitive heat" from well trained non-MDs. Otherwise, why would they go to the effort to even make the video? Also, I found it interesting that they chose a woman physician to be their spokesperson. Although medical schools are 50% female, orthopedic surgery, at least in my experience, is still a pretty male-dominated area. Just do what you do well and those videos are unimportant.
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 1 | |
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) - PART 2 | |
From: Thomas Graziano, DPM, MD
I read with interest the article Dr. Kornfeld referenced concerning "Functional Medicine". There are many inflammatory states that are in fact sensitive to our diet. There is enough evidence that high sugar diets promote free radicals and premature cell death. In my opinion, everyone should be on anti-oxidants, either through the food that they consume or through supplements. In a perfect world, everyone would eat appropriately, exercise regularly, and obesity and metabolic syndrome would be a memory. Unfortunately, in the real world, this will never happen.
Diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and all the other complications of metabolic syndrome are turning our population into an...
Editor's note: Dr. Graziano's extended-length letter can be read here.
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 1
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: New Surgery Changes Feet
Look closely at this ad by a podiatrist. Notice the difference between the before and after photos?
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This patient had his left foot made "right". |
Source: Jim Gearhart, NJ1055.com [12/19/13)
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MEETING NOTICES - PART 2
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Available immediately. Looking for a Board Certified Surgeon with strong RF and ankle skills. This 20 year established practice offers EHR, digital x-ray and Noveon laser. All dues, malpractice and health insurance paid as well as 401K available. Excellent compensation. email lynnleblanc@cox.net
IMMEDIATE OPENING - SOUTH JERSEY
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Excellent, long-term opportunity for ethical and motivated individual. Established practice featuring all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery located in a nice, affordable city. Competitive salary with benefits and bonus structure. EMR, PadNet and diagnostic ultrasound. Position available immediately or will work with your schedule. E-mail CV to: Dr.fine@finefootcarecenter.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION - WEST TENNESSEE
Excellent opportunity for full-time podiatrist trained in rear foot and ankle surgery to join established practice. Full scope podiatry practice with hospital and surgery center privileges. Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus with option to buy into a 33 year practice. Mail CV to footdrtn@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's largest provider of foot care is a multi-doctor, multi-location practice currently seeking a highly skilled, personable, and hardworking physician to join our TEAM. South Carolina License is necessary. Above average salary and benefits. Please send Letter of Interest and CV to:scdpmjobs@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – OH
Group practice in Ohio seeks a well-trained surgeon, PSR24/36 preferred. Our practice provides all of the latest technology needed to provide patients with the best care, including Lasers, PAD Testing, DME, EMR and Digital X-ray. Competitive compensation package including salary and bonus. Please send CV to: DPMgroup1@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CT (GREENWICH, FAIRFIELD AND NORTH HAVEN)
Join one of the largest podiatric groups in Connecticut. Well-established and progressive offices, including EMR, digital x-ray, vascular and NCV studies, Pinpointe and CO2 lasers, diagnostic ultrasound and electrical stimulation therapy. You can expect a full schedule of patients the day you start, and a very competitive salary. For more info www.greatfootcare.com. Send resume to: Dr.Kassaris@yahoo.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAMPA, FL
Ethical business-minded practitioner to join a small growing group in the Tampa Florida area. Must have strong marketing skills and be interested in alternative approaches. Write to us and explain why you want to join our practice and what you have to offer. Send CV and Check our website www.theTampaPodiatrist.com. Email docmkatz@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - CHICAGO, IL
full-time position to treat homebound patients in Chicago; salary $100K plus bonus based on 40% of collection; car allowance plus malpractice insurance offered; full logistical support provided. If you interested in part-time position, similar conditions can be prorated. If interested, email to dpms2@hotmail.com
ASSOCIATE/PARTNER - CENTRAL FLORIDA
Busy two office, two doctor practice looking for a motivated, hard-working individual for associate leading to partner. Current partner wants to retire. Our practice enjoys a diverse patient population from general podiatry, diabetic, wound care and surgical patients. Full podiatry privileges at two hospitals and surgical center. We are offering a competitive salary with incentives. Malpractice and health insurance, as well as all fees and dues covered. Must have active Florida license and be at least board eligible. Please forward CV and surgical log to: footpainbegone@gmail.com.
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