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Issue Date: May 19, 2026
Podiatric Medical News
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May 19, 2026 #8,272 
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AT THE COLLEGES
Mock Malpractice Trial Held at NYCPM/Touro
As part of its Senior Week programming for the Class of 2026, NYCPM/Touro University, PICA ProAssurance, and Feldman-Kieffer organized a full-day mock podiatric medical malpractice trial. The trial was based on a real malpractice lawsuit in which the plaintiff alleged that a routine bunion surgery resulted in overcorrection and hallux varus. Subsequent surgeries followed, with the ultimately devastating outcome of a hallux amputation.
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| Dr. Anthony Jabra |
The roles were played by:
Judge: Professor Joan Foley from Touro University Law School
Defendant Doctor: Anthony Jabra, DPM
Plaintiff: Professional Standardized Patient Actress Melissa Canady
Defense Expert: Michael Trepal, DPM
Plaintiff’s Expert: Kevin Jules, DPM
Defense Attorney: Al Anthony Mercado, Esq.
Plaintiff’s Attorney: Neil Kornfeld, Esq.
Source: NYSPMA President's News & Update [5/14/26]
PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS
CA Podiatrist Recalls Use of Maggots During the Pandemic to Save Man's Foot
The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat. But modern medicine is giving its reputation new life — as a tiny surgeon. Dr. David Armstrong, the director of the University of Southern California Limb Preservation Program, turned to maggots during the pandemic. He recalled one of his patients whose surgery for a gangrenous foot wound had been canceled because of Covid. The patient had heart failure, diabetes, and peripheral artery disease.
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| Dr. David Armstrong |
“His feet were going to kill him,” Armstrong said. To forestall further infection, he recommended home maggot therapy. Nurses, with maggots on hand, visited the patient at home and Armstrong guided the process over a video call. He said the approach saved the man from losing more of his foot.
Source: Mustafa Fattah, NBC News [5/17/26]
ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT
NY Podiatrists Lecture at NJ Podiatric Medical Conference
The New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society joined with the New Jersey Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons to present the annual Atlantic Regional Osteopathic and Podiatric Conference held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey May 13-16th. Joseph C. D’Amico DPM, DSc, Samantha Landau DPM, MPH, and Joann Li DPM, MBA, all members of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University in the Division of Orthopedics, were featured presenters. Topics included: new developments in biomechanics, limb discrepancy, analysis of the twisted plate, the biomechanical examination, and impression cast methodology.
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| (L-R) Drs. Joann Li, Joseph D’Amico, and Samantha Landau |
In his lecture "Barefoot vs Shod Walking: Dispelling the Myths", Dr. D’Amico reviewed the literature contrasting the differences between the two and then presented a novel, extensive series of illustrative case histories in patients from age 8 to 88 years quantitatively depicting the unquestionable benefits of shod vs. barefoot walking, including a remarkable 20-60% increase in shod surface contact area. Dr. D’Amico said, "It has been my experience based on careful observation and computer-assisted gait analysis of over 200,000 feet that shoes markedly improve foot function and that as a profession, barefoot walking should be strongly discouraged especially in the developing child.”
PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
TX Podiatrist Discusses What Matters in a Running Shoe
Your feet are the first point of contact with the ground—and if you’re a runner, you probably know that your feet are the first line of defense when it comes to the mechanical stress of running. “Running generates a force two to three times your bodyweight,” says Anne Sharkey, DPM, founder of Solely Podiatry. The best shoe is the one that fits your specific foot and provides support and stability.
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| Dr. Anne Sharkey |
Cushioning in the midsole to absorb the shock of impact is important, but more cushioning isn’t always better. “Cushioning in running shoes does serve a purpose, and that purpose is to reduce joint, tendon, and muscle fatigue as well as to attenuate impact with ground contact,” says Dr. Sharkey. For new runners, this is especially important because their bodies are not yet adapted to the repetitive demands of running. That being said, excessive cushioning can reduce proprioceptive feedback, or the foot’s ability to sense and respond to the ground, explains Sharkey.
Source: Brierley Horton, Eating Well [5/17/26]
RELEVANT RESEARCH
Minor Amputation Signals Ongoing Risk of Limb Loss in Veterans with DM & PAD
In a new study published in JAMA Surgery, VA researchers found that approximately 1 in 5 veterans with diabetes and PAD who previously underwent a minor amputation progressed to major amputation within five years, underscoring that a prior minor amputation signals ongoing disease severity rather than resolution.
The findings point to potential gaps in follow-up care that may contribute to ongoing risk. Among veterans who underwent minor amputation, fewer than half had a documented podiatry visit and just over half underwent hemoglobin A1c testing. “Our study documented that roughly 70% of patients received an A1c test within six months of their diabetes diagnosis,” Aravind Ponukumati, MD noted. “Moreover, approximately 50% of patients underwent A1c testing or had a documented podiatry visit within six months of their minor amputation.”
Source: Mary Anne Dunkin, US Medicine [5/16/26]
FROM PM's CURRENT ISSUE
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY
7 Coding Mistakes That are Quietly Costing Your Practice
Revenue loss in primary care is often driven by everyday coding and documentation habits. These seven common mistakes can lead to reduced legitimate reimbursement without physicians realizing it.
6. Letting EHR templates drive coding instead of clinical reality
Electronic health record (EHR) templates can improve efficiency, but they can also limit how clearly complexity is captured. Templates that are overly generic or not periodically reviewed may fail to reflect the true scope of medical decision-making or time spent.
When documentation does not fully support the care provided, coders are constrained in what they can bill, regardless of what occurred clinically. Templates should support accurate coding, not dictate it.
Source: Austin Littrell, Physicians Practice [12/15/25]
FINANCIAL TIP OF THE DAY
What Are Your Chances of an IRS Audit? 15 Audit Red Flags
These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
14. Engaging in virtual currency or other digital asset transactions
The IRS is on the hunt for taxpayers who sell, receive, trade, or otherwise deal in bitcoin or other virtual currency or other digital asset and is using pretty much everything in its arsenal. As part of the IRS's efforts to clamp down on unreported income from these transactions, revenue agents are mailing letters to people they believe have virtual currency accounts. And the IRS has set up teams of agents to work on cryptocurrency-related audits. Additionally, all individual filers must state on page 1 of their Form 1040 whether they received, sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of a digital asset.
The tax rules treat bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as property for tax purposes. The IRS has a set of frequently asked questions that address selling, trading, and receiving cryptocurrency, calculating gain or loss, figuring tax basis when the currency is received by an employee or someone else for services, and much more.
Source: Joy Taylor, Kiplinger
CODING & BILLING Q&As FROM CODINGHELPLINE.COM
Query: What Should I Document for CPT 11755?
I have heard from some colleagues that they bill for 11755 every time they submit nail specimens for culture or PCR testing. This seems a bit of a stretch. Can you provide some guidance on this code?
Codinghelpline com Subscriber
Response from Codinghelpline.com: CPT 11755 is defined as a biopsy of a nail unit, which includes e.g., plate, bed, matrix, hyponychium, proximal and lateral nail folds) and it is a separate procedure. It is more than just a stretch to bill 11755 when any nail is debrided and trimmed and a section of that nail is sent for pathological examination. Dissecting this a bit, taking a specimen of all these nail-related structures requires some form of anesthesia (unless the patient was neuropathic).
Second, it would need to be done as a separate procedure. Trimming or debriding the nail plate only involves a procedure to that one part of the nail unit. Hence, 11755 does not qualify. Additionally, if the specimen was obtained at the time that toe nail was debrided/trimmed, then it does not count as a separate procedure. Thus, failing to document the medical necessity for a biopsy and anesthesia along with the only specimen submitted being nail plate would not qualify this as a CPT 11755.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, Oceanside, NY
Additional coding and billing questions and responses can be found at Codinghelpline.com
YOU CAN'T MAKE THESE THINGS UP
RE: Outrageous Shoes of the Day
Mae West was petite, between 4 feet 11 inches and 5 feet 2 inches tall. On screen, however, she looked larger than life, and this exhibition shows why: She wore shoes that made her 8 1/2 inches taller. A feat of foot engineering, each shoe has two layers: white platform shoes with ankle straps bolted on top of a pair of wooden silver pumps.
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| Mae West's elevator shoes |
"Under a long dress you wouldn't notice that these shoes were being worn," says co-curator Emily Stoehrer. "These silver toes would just peep out thrrough the hem of the dress." West is said to have worn them all the time — on screen and off!
Source: Susan Stamberg, Hollywood Glamour: Fashion and Jewelry from the Silver Screen via Dr. Richard Simmons
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WOUND CARE FELLOWSHIP - NEW YORK
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ASSOCIATE POSITION - LAS VEGAS, NV
Full-time Podiatrist position with well-established practice in Las Vegas. Any experience level is welcome. Guaranteed $150k with benefits and a bonus structure. No mandatory call required. Text (847) 830-7378. E-mail CV to: citadeljones@gmail.com
PODIATRY ASSOCIATE - ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico has an exciting, immediate full-time position open for a board qualified or board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. You can view our website at footanklenm.com. Spanish speaking and Fellowship are a plus but not a requirement. Billing/coding experience is preferred. Compensation is a competitive salary plus a percentage bonus structure to start. 10k sign-on bonus for provider that starts before by September 1, 2026. Please email CV and cover letter to ACharlie@footanklenm.com
ASSOCIATE PODIATRIST - MANHATTAN
Rare opportunity to join a well-established, thriving practice in the heart of Manhattan. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive clinical environment. Board-eligible or board-certified candidates required; strong surgical skills are preferred. Qualified and ambitious candidates are encouraged to email their CV to nycfootdoctors@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION FULL TIME or PART TIME - BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Full schedule from day one. Good variety of pathology, seasoned staff and ancillaries including MRI, US, Vein Services, CT, Pathology, etc. Excellent for surgical boards cases. Competitive salary/ productivity bonus/signing bonus/ benefits. Desirable community. Long-term opportunity. FL License required. Bilingual and ABFAS/ ABPM BQ/BC preferred. Please send cover letter and CV to alopez@certifiedfoot.com
PODIATRIST (NON-SURGICAL) | FLEXIBLE · REMOTE + FIELD VISITS · FULL TIME OR PART TIME
POD Health is seeking an entrepreneurial Podiatrist for a flexible hybrid role (home visits, clinic, events, telehealth). Choose full-time or part-time (2-3 days/week) with a schedule tailored to you. Join a fast-growing organization entering a new market, deliver exceptional patient-centered care, and shape an innovative service line. Learn more and apply now: https://podhealth.bamboohr.com/careers/430
ASSOCIATE POSITION - PHILADELPHIA SUBURBS
Well established and busy practice seeking full-time associate physician for multiple office locations in the Philadelphia suburbs (Mainline, Chester, Delaware County). Seeking a hard-working podiatrist with a collaborative and comprehensive approach to patient care. Must be comfortable in all aspects of foot and ankle care from routine care to forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. Board Qualified/Certified preferred. Competitive salary, production bonuses, and benefits included. Please email CV to Randi Williams: randi@hmfaa.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - FLORIDA, WASHINGTON STATE, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC
Podiatry positions available for immediate hire in Nursing Facilities in Tampa Florida, Spokane Washington, Central and Northwestern Virginia, Houston and South of Austin Texas, and Washington DC. Send CV and Cover letter to office@easternpodiatrypllc.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION PART TIME - FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY
Well established busy group practice seeking a part-time associate 2-3 days a week, with full-time potential, in Freehold, NJ. Applicant must have a current NJ License, Board Certified/Qualified, and at least 1 year experience as a rendering provider. Please send letter of interest and CV to cherylm@njpodiatrygroup.com
ASSOCIATE POSITIONS - AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, KS, MO, NE, OK & TN
Aria Care Partners is seeking Mobile Podiatrists to work 1-2 days/week in skilled nursing facilities. You will have autonomy and focus on clinical care while we take care of all scheduling and billing. Guaranteed daily base rate plus competitive compensation. Electronic charting and all equipment provided. Make a true difference in an under-served population. New graduates or experienced practitioners are welcome! Email CV to: kcampbell@aria.care
FULL-TIME PODIATRIST - NORTH SCOTTSDALE/SUN CITY, ARIZONA
An established podiatry practice in the North Scottsdale and Sun City area is seeking a full-time, motivated, and compassionate podiatrist to join our team. Great prospect for experienced Doctors as well as new Associates. To apply, please submit your CV to: manager@arcadiafootandankle.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Busy podiatry office seeking full or part-time surgically-trained podiatrist. Office and wound care-based practice with hospital in and outpatient settings and surgery center affiliation. Located in the Hudson Valley, 50 minutes north of NYC near major highways. Competitive salary depending on experience. Please forward resume to Office@cappapodiatry.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK, NY
Podiatrist position available. Multiple locations include downtown brooklyn and Manhattan. Highly competitive salary with bonus structure. Recent grads graduating this year in July. Welcome to apply. Send CV to toetalpodiatrynyc@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Seeking associate position as part of a multi-location practice providing care in Orange County, CA. Must be motivated, honest and hard working. The practice is well rounded with all aspects of foot and ankle care. Base salary with bonus structure. Send CV to rjspencer11@gmail.com
ASSOCIATE POSITION - FT/PT - CHARLESTON, SC AREA
Multi-location podiatry group with excellent work life balance, ideal for family focused individual. FT Position - $150K or competitive PT position. Board Elig/Cert required. Please send letter of interest and CV to charlestonpodiatry@yahoo.com or text 803-614-0694.
JOIN OUR TEAM - PODIATRIST OPPORTUNITY IN COLORADO
The Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies seeks a board-certified podiatrist to join our established Foot & Ankle team. This full-time, clinic-focused role emphasizes diabetic foot and wound care, with surgical management of foot conditions and paid call across multiple hospitals. Expect 3,000+ annual clinic encounters and 200+ surgical cases. Position will include performing hospital consults and ongoing participation with podiatry weekday/weekend call rotation at multiple hospitals (paid call). Surgical management of diabetes-related foot conditions is required. OCR is a private, physician-owned medical group with nearly 100 providers, including 49 physicians. To learn more visit orthohealth.com Send CVs to Andrea Pennington at marketing@orthohealth.com
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE - MARYLAND
Bel Air, Maryland. Join an established practice with immediate volume, diverse clinical and surgical cases, with strong referral flow driven by an in-house marketing team. Open to new grads and experienced physicians. Competitive salary, 401(k), relocation costs covered. Apply: drjayseidel@gmail.com / 410.905.5496
ASSOCIATE POSITION - ARKANSAS
DPM wanted for a thriving central Arkansas practice. Office location already well established. You will be a colleague, not an Associate. Immediate opening. Arkansas is STILL a great place to practice. Looking for a long-term arrangement. Email: raddpm@gmail.com with DPM position in the subject line.
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PRACTICE FOR SALE - BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Busy, modern and successful. 80 new patients/ month and totaling 6500K visits/year. 2150 ft2. Established 1985. Near hospitals, surgery and wound care center. Digital x-ray, certified EHR, laser. DMEs, in-house billing. Accepting all insurances. Great opportunity and growth potential. Owner is willing to stay as long as necessary. Contact drwaw54@aol.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LONG ISLAND, NY
New York Podiatrist retiring: 45 year old practice with equipment included with building Long Island, Nassau County next to Queens county line FOR SALE; zoned for commercial use & residential use; Dental practice & apt rental incomes present. Contact: nassaupodiatry@gmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - LEWISBURG, WV
Turn-key podiatry practice in a prime, high-visibility location. Fully equipped with digital X-ray and modern tech. Boasts an immediate, robust referral base and seamless transition. Exceptional growth potential in a supportive community. Contact: JOT5389@hotmail.com
PRACTICE FOR SALE - ATHENS, GEORGIA
A very busy, well -established practice for sale. Well known in the community. 40 year-old practice. Referral from all the surrounding physicians and the hospital. Owner is retiring. Email musse53@yahoo.com
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
A power MTI 526 Podiatry Chair, Ritter Midmark 204 Treatment table - drawers, reclines flat, plug in to outlet. Ritter by Midmark M9 UltraClave: Steam autoclave. Will help facilitate shipping from FL. All in EXCELLENT condition. Phuxctf@gmail.com or text 646-267-1075.
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