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The Voice of Podiatrists
Serving Over 22,244 Subscribers Daily
December 23, 2021 #7,109  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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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 1 | |
IL Podiatrist Discusses Onychomycosis
“The most common (nail) issue is onychomycosis,” says Patrick McEneaney, DPM of Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists. “This is typically the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot. It’s very transmittable and very easy to pick up walking around barefoot, where other people have either a nail fungus or an athlete’s foot infection.”
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According to Dr. McEneaney, the best types of treatments for this are prescription topical medications, oral medications, and laser therapy. “Laser therapy is a cold laser which actually penetrates through the nail and kills the fungus from within the nail and the fungus that lives within the nail bed itself,” says Dr. McEneaney.
Source: Emily Shiffer, Parade [12/21/21]
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| PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2 | |
NJ Podiatrist Provides Advice on Plantar Fasciitis
"Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation or microscopic tearing of the plantar fascia—the tendon-like connective tissue that joins your heel to the front of your foot," explains podiatrist, Adam Kaplan, DPM, founder of Arcus Orthotics. It's one of the most common foot ailments that podiatrists see (about 10 percent of adults in the United States suffer from it), and it's caused by repetitive, micro-trauma to the foot.
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According to Dr. Kaplan, "if you have acute pain, do not walk barefoot, even around your home. Wear sneakers inside at all times unless sleeping or showering," to support your feet. He also advises against wearing shoes with too much flexibility and no arch support. "You can always add custom orthotics to your running or walking shoes to help treat acute, and prevent chronic, plantar fasciitis. A modification can be added to help align the heel, support the arch, and modify the first metatarsal to reduce the strain and stress to the plantar fascia," Dr. Kaplan adds.
Source: Saanya Ali, Well + Good [12/16/21]
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| ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT | |
IL Podiatrist Lectures on Peptides in Wound Care
Sev Hrywnak DPM, MD presented an original paper titled “The Use of Peptides in Wound Care” at the Association of Peptide Physicians meeting in Las Vegas, December 9-11. “Using peptides that accelerate wound healing will be the standard of care not just in wound care but in many clinical situations,” stated Dr. Hrywnak.
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"Our two-year study compared standard wound care techniques for wound care patients with and without the use of injectable peptides, and those patients that received injectable peptides healed at an accelerated rate. Peptides such as BPC-157 along with others have shown to improve patient outcomes," said Hrywnak.
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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 | |
2022 Medical Practice Asset Protection
Asset protection for doctors goes far beyond protecting personal assets from malpractice claims and must include both passive risk management and active defensive measures. Here’s a short list that includes both traditional business and medical practice risks and some of the newer, growing risks specific to current events like social and economic pressures, covid, and the politicization of healthcare.
3. Get your business paperwork in order. This is a very common issue that lawyers have to deal with and that many clients don’t know is a problem until there is a crisis and the paperwork that is required is non-existent, outdated, incomplete, or simply missing. You need to have this paperwork completed, safely stored, and easily accessible to yourself and to your successors in the event you are not available.
Source: Ike Devji, JD, Physicians Practice [12/8/21]
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| CODINGLINE CORNER |
Query: Telehealth Billing
We have had an influx of phone calls that are burdening our clinical hours. We have been flooded with questions that pertain to patient care, clarification of orders, and home care instructions. Is there a way to bill for these calls? Each call can take 20-45 minutes for our medical assistants to complete. And we are trying to manage a full clinic at the same time.
K. Kyle Ballew, DPM, Waco, TX
Response: These are all interesting questions and challenges facing many healthcare providers. There are a myriad of telehealth codes which are available for reimbursement. Each has its own set of requirements and demands. For example, if the patient was seen within the past seven days or will be seen within 24 hours of the interaction, that interaction may or may not qualify for reimbursement.
To attempt to provide you with a general yes or no answer to your question would be almost impossible. There also many venues which can provide (at a cost of course) platforms by which you and your staff can manage these issues. There are also Principal Care Management Codes which you should look into. No doubt this is a daunting task and not one which can be easily resolved.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (DME) | |
From: Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH
Dr. FitzPatrick states, ”I wonder how the patient will react to being billed two years after delivery of DME”. I can answer that question. The patient will have NO reaction as you have one year from the date of service to bill a Medicare patient. After one year, you will eat the loss as this is the Medicare rule.
Ivar E. Roth DPM, MPH, Newport Beach, CA
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| RESPONSES/COMMENTS (NON-CLINICAL) | |
From: Kim Antol
Dr. Diamond: upon consulting with Apus for you, it appears the party you originally purchased your Apus PXP-15HF x-ray system from supplied you with a 3rd party software unrelated to the manufacturer. In searching, the only reference I could find to White Cap was related to music.
Kim Antol, Sigma Digital X-Ray
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It is indeed sad to read of the passing of Keith Kashuk. He was a wonderful colleague, dedicated teacher, excellent practitioner, and loving family man. I’m sending my condolences to Keith’s family via this note. RIP.
Les Jones, DPM, MS
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| YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP | |
RE: Outrageous Shoe of the Day
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Source: sewretrorose.blogspot.com
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - PRACTICES FOR SALE OR WANTED, EQUIPMENT FOR SALE |
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
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.
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
PODIATRY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
All in excellent, working condition. X-cel x-ray and Developer, Midmark and PDM chairs, Jan-l, drills and vacuums, Hadeco Bidirectional Doppler, Tens, Rich-mar Ultrasound, Whirlpool, Waiting room chairs, US cleaner, File cabinets and wall mounted cabinets, Surgical instruments. For more information call or text 201-310-5749.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – CT AND 2 SUDOSCAN MACHINES
PedCat weight-bearing CT machine. This machine takes full weight-bearing foot and ankle x-rays at the same time as the CT. Whole process for both feet is about 1 minute. Comes with server and viewing computers. Also 2 Sudoscan machines to test for neuropathy Call (662) 473-6476.
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| CLASSIFIED ADS - ASSOCIATE POSITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS |
ASSOCIATE POSITION - MARYLAND AND WEST VIRGINIA
Seeking a full-time podiatrist: Maryland, West Virginia and to join our large and well-established group. We have all the bells and whistles along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits with bonus structure. Fair, fun and transparent work environment. Please email cover letter and resume to greatpodiatristjob@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 POSITIONS - FLORIDA EAST AND WEST COASTS
Step into your own busy office within our large group. General podiatry, high volume surgery, sports, wound care, ancillaries, and affiliated ACFAS Fellowship. Full operational and marketing support. Excellent earning potential for skilled, hard-working doc. Competitive benefits. Beautiful family oriented coastal communities, close enough to metro areas for action packed weekends. Amazing opportunity. Start Q2 or Q3 2022. Email CV podiatrymanda@gmail.com
PODIATRIC SURGEON – SOUTH CAROLINA
Physicians Footcare, SC largest provider of podiatric services, is seeking a highly skilled and personable physician to join our TEAM. If you are ready to live, work, and play comfortably; send letter of interest and CV to: scdpmjobs@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 – CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Full-time position available immediately in busy 2-doctor, 2-office well-established practice in Central Massachusetts. Must be surgically trained. Must be willing to get Board Certified. We’re looking for a hard-working, prompt, ethical & professional goal oriented individual who is looking for a long term position with growth. Already having a MA License is preferred but not required. We cover all aspects of podiatric care including private office, long-term care facilities, surgeries, and wound care center. Please send cover letter and CV to greatpodiatryjob@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – PENNSYLVANIA
4-office practice is seeking surgically trained candidate for associate position. Responsibilities include office, hospital clinic and surgeries. Candidate must be ABFAS bq/bc, have strong interpersonal skills. Full schedule available. Opportunity for partnership is available. Please send CV and letter of interest to dwilliams@independencefootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – CONNECTICUT
Associate position with partnership possibility available in fast growing podiatry/foot and ankle surgery practice. Benefits include: salary 150K+, retirement, health, PTO, malpractice, CME paid. RRA Required. BC/BE Required. Prefer a candidate with experience to start April or May 2022. Email cover letter and CV to ctfootanklecare@gmail.com.
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NEW MEXICO
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a full-time, board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon for a busy, full spectrum podiatric office. Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, Albuquerque offers an array of beautiful mountains and scenery that is perfect for outdoor activities and raising a family. Surgical opportunities and privileges available at all major hospitals, as well as mandatory office and hospital call rotations that require experience in foot and ankle trauma. 10K sign-on bonus, with a pay structure that consists of salary and bonus. Interested candidates email ACharlie@footanklenm.com
FULL-TIME or PART-TIME PODIATRIST - DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
PSR 24-36 Trained Multi-dimensional, Multi-office group treating a wide range of patients to include: forefoot, rearfoot, diabetic wound care, sports medicine and work-related injuries. A great opportunity for driven personable individuals. Please e-mail Cover letter, CV, short introduction video Email: cnunez1940@gmail.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 - 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 - 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 - NEW YORK
Multi-office practice in New York's Hudson Valley. Full-scope Podiatry. Partnering with a NJ Ortho group to be their exclusive foot/ankle provider and acquiring new established NJ Podiatry practice. Entrepreneurial practice that thrives by offering excellent surgical outcomes, minimally invasive surgery, complex repairs and revision surgery. In-house marketing team, educated staff, CLIA lab, Vascular PADNET, digital x-ray, Podiatry-Specific EMR. Must be confident, detail-focused, surgically skilled and lives and breathes foot and ankle. We are financially strong with increasing revenues annually. Email CV, surgical logs(case details/numbers). Salary $130K-150K/Incentives/Benefits. Drfrankel@frankelfoot.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
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 - 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
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 podiatric surgeon. I will be conducting interviews at NY conference in January. Please Contact: mzhubrak@yahoo.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
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 – 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 – UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA
Busy four physician practice in Upstate South Carolina seeking highly motivated, ethical associate. PSR-36 trained. High surgery case load. Competitive benefits & salary. Send CV to upstatescpodiatry@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION – NORTH CAROLINA
Established, rapidly-growing practice is seeking a full-time surgically trained podiatrist. We are a multi-location practice with offices in the greater Greensboro and Winston-Salem area excelling in comprehensive, protocol-driven care. Competitive salary plus bonus options and attractive benefit package. Must be licensed in NC. Interested? Email CV to ncpodiatrist@gmail.com.
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.
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
PM NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS REACH OVER 22,000 DPMs AND STUDENTS
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