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Why do I need to see my diabetes managing doctor every 6 months?
October 20th, 2016
Presumption of Coverage for Routine Services When evaluating whether the routine services can be reimbursed, a presumption of coverage may be made where the evidence available discloses certain physical and/or clinical findings consistent with the diagnosis and indicative of severe peripheral involvement. For the purposes of applying this presumption, please refer to the “Medicare Benefit Policy Manual”, Chapter 15, Section 290. When the routine services are rendered by a podiatrist, your Medicare carrier may deem the active care requirement met if the claim or other evidence available discloses that the patient has seen an M.D. or D.O. for treatment and/or evaluation of the complicating disease process during the six-month period prior to the rendition of the routine-type services. The carrier may also accept the podiatrist’s statement that the diagnosing and treating M.D. or D.O. also concurs with the podiatrist’s findings as to the severity of the peripheral involvement indicated.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to our podiatry practice in Gilbert, Pennsylvania. We are committed to providing the finest podiatric care for you in a warm and friendly environment.
We take pride in spending quality time with each of our patients, in order to have a better understanding of their foot and ankle needs. At Gilbert Podiatry Associates our mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality of care. Throughout our practice, from procedures and treatment, to the management of records our staff is fully committed. Our staff is dedicated to creating a trusting relationship with a positive experience.
Today there are approximately 25 million people with diabetes. One of the biggest complication that may occur due to diabetes is neuropathy, which causes you to lose sentation in your feet or hands. This means that if you hurt yourself you may not feel pain or even notice that you did.
Problems with the feet are very serious and if not treated promptly could result in amputation. All people with diabetes should closely monitor their feet for any changes. These changes could include blisters, ulcers, redness, warmth, pressure areas, puncture wounds, and nail problems. You should also check for any swelling. There are six major locations on the bottom of each foot to check: tip of the big toe, base of the little toes, base of the middle toes, heel, outside edge of the foot and across the ball of the foot
** Please go to a professional if you find any changes. Even the slighest changes can turn into major complications if left untreated.
Fun Foot Facts
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The first shoes were invented 5,000,000 years ago during the Ice Age and were made from animal skins.
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The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime.
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The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles.
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The record for the world’s largest feet belongs to Matthew McGrory who wears US size 28 1/2 shoes. The average men’s size is 10 1/2.
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About 5% of Americans have toenail problems in a given year.
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When walking, each time your heel lifts off the ground it forces the toes to carry one half of your body weight.
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Feet are at their largest in the evening.