JEFFREY D. LEHRMAN, DPM, FASPS, FACFAS, MAPWCA196 West Sproul Road, Suite 107
Springfield, PA [email protected]
@DrLehrman
EDUCATION
1997 - 2001 Ohio College of Podiatric MedicineCleveland, Ohio
Degree: Doctor of Podiatric MedicineTeaching Assistant, Lower Extremity AnatomyPresident, Kappa Tau Epsilon Podiatric Professional FraternityRepresentative, Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association
1993 - 1997 Ursinus College Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Degree: BS Biology with Sociology Minor
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
July, 2014 Hyperbaric Medicine Principles and Practice 40 hour Face-To-Face Course Philadelphia, PA
January, 2007 Essentials of Circular Fixation in the Foot and Ankle Conshohocken, PA
November, 2003 Foot and Ankle Applications of the Ilizarov External Fixation Method Memphis, TN
December, 2002 AO Course – Principles of Operative Fracture Management Davos, Switzerland
November, 2002 Personalized Training with Dr. Mikhail Samchukov, External Ring Fixators, Ilizarov Technique
Dallas, TX
2001 – 2004 Crozer-Keystone Health System Residency in Podiatric Surgery Delaware County, PA
CLINICAL POSITIONS
2004 - present Foot and Ankle Specialists of Delaware CountyPrivate practice with two practitioners. Two offices and full surgical privileges at seven hospitals with busy in-patient service.
2008 - present Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Crozer - Chester Medical Center
Staff Clinician and Hyperbaric Medicine Supervision
June, 2014 – present Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center at Riddle Hospital Staff Clinician
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
May, 2016 – present Consultant, Endo Pharmaceuticals
March, 2016 – present Consultant, Molnlycke
January, 2016 – present Consultant, Smith & Nephew Biotherapeutics
May, 2015 – present Consultant, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
January, 2014 - present Smith & Nephew Speaker Panel, Advanced Wound Management Division
March, 2014 - present BSN Medical Speaker Panel, Advanced Wound Care Division
July, 2014 – present Codingline.com Expert Panelist
Fall, 2014 National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Patient Note Rater for Part 2 Board Exam Clinical Skills Patient Encounter Section
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
April, 2016 – present Clerkship Host, Delaware County Technical School Medical Assistant Program
July, 2004 - present Instructor to Podiatric Surgical Residents, Crozer Keystone Health System
March, 2009 - present Adjunct Clinical Professor, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Department of Podiatric Surgery
March, 2009 - present Clerkship Host for 4th Year Students, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
AWARDS
1. Designation of “Master” by the American Professional Wound Care Association April, 2016
2. Main Line Today Magazine “Top Doctors” List, December, 2015
3. American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Wound Care Podiatrist Scholarship to SAWC Fall for “Demonstrating exceptional clinical skills and intense dedication to caring for patients with wounds.” August, 2014
4. Main Line Today Magazine “Top Doctors” List, December, 2013
5. HealthTap.com Top Podiatrist in Pennsylvania Summer, 2013, September, 2013
6. Talk of the Town 2013 Customer Satisfaction Award, June, 2013
7. HealthTap.com Top Podiatrist in Pennsylvania Winter, 2013, April, 2013
8. HealthTap.com Founding Medical Expert of the Week, January 4, 2013
9. Main Line Today Magazine “Top Doctors” List, December, 2012
LEADERSHIP POSITION APPOINTMENTS
1. Director of Clinical Education, Talar Capital Partners July, 2016 - present
2. Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association House of Delegates, Delaware County Division Delegate Pocono Manor, PA June, 2016
3. Education Committee, American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management April, 2016 - present
4. APMA House of Delegates Pennsylvania Alternate Delegate Washington, D.C. March, 2016
5. Chairperson, Social Media Committee of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons November, 2015 - present
6. Secretary, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons November, 2015 – present
7. Editorial Advisory Board, WOUNDS September, 2015 - present
8. Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Planning Committee June, 2015 - present
9. Board of Directors, American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) April, 2015 - present
10. Board of Directors, American Society of Podiatric Surgery (ASPS) April, 2015 - present
11. Coding Committee, American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) March, 2015 – present
12. Co-Chair, Smith & Nephew Biotherapeutics Speaker Training February, 2015
13. Bylaw Committee of the Medical Staff, Crozer Chester Medical Center November, 2013 - presentFirst podiatrist to ever be named to a Crozer Chester Medical Center medical staff committee.
14. Goldfarb Foundation Education Sub-Committee June, 2013 - Present
TEST DEVELOPMENT
1. National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part III Form Reviewer, Teleconference October, 2015
2. National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part I Item ReviewerWashington, D.C. March, 2014
3. National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part I Form Reviewer, Teleconference April, 2013
4. National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part II Clinical Skills Pilot Exam Developer Philadelphia, PA August, 2012
5. National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part I Item ReviewerWashington, D.C. December, 2011
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
1. Moderator, Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall 2016 Las Vegas, NV October, 2016
2. Moderator, Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
3. Moderator, 43rd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Valley Forge, PA November, 2015
4. Instructor and Proctor, Hands-On Debridement Skills Workshop Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care New Orleans, LA September, 2015
5. Moderator, American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
6. Moderator, American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
7. Moderator, 42nd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Valley Forge, PA November, 2014
8. Review Panel, Journal of the American Society of Podiatric Surgery September, 2014 – September, 2015
9. Editor, Goldfarb Foundation Board Certification Review Study Guide July, 2014
10. Goldfarb Board Review Course Mock Oral Examiner Philadelphia, PA February, 2014
11. Goldfarb Board Review Course Mock Oral Examiner Philadelphia, PA February, 2013
12. Goldfarb Board Review Course Mock Oral Examiner Philadelphia, PA February, 2012
13. Crozer-Keystone Health System Podiatric Surgical Residency Interview Committee Philadelphia, PA Edison, NJ Frisco, TX 2001 - Present
LISENCES / CERTIFICATIONS / FELLOWSHIPS
1. Fellow, Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing, December, 2014
2. Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, November, 2014
3. Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, July, 2014
4. Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association, May, 2014
5. Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, August, 2011
6. Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, August, 2011
7. Podiatric Medical License - SC004847-L, July, 2001
8. DEA Licensure, July, 2001
9. Certified in Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) by Central Penn ESWT, LLC, March, 2004
10. Certified in BLS and ACLS, 2001, renewal in 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals:
1. Hood C, Lehrman J “Charcot Neuroarthropathy Following Dorsiflexory Wedge Osteotomy of the First Metatarsocuneiform Joint” The Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications. 2015; Volume 7, Issue 2, No. 1, Pages 17-25
2. Maurer M, Lehrman J “Significance of Sesamoid Ossification in Peroneus LongusTendon Ruptures” Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. May-June, 2012.
Posters/Abstracts:
1. Bhoola P, Lehrman J, “Heterotrophic Ossification in a Diabetic Foot: A Case Report” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall 2016 Las Vegas, NV October, 2016
2. Le W, Lehrman J, “The Continuum of Care for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers Starting With Excellent Wound Bed Preparation” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), San Antonio, TX April, 2015
3. Tabchi S, Lehrman J, “The Effects of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum on Plantar Fibromatosis: A Case Report” American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference, Phoenix, AZ February, 2015
4. Hood C, Lehrman J, “First Metatarso-Cuneiform Joint Fusion with Dorsiflexory Wedge Osteotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Submetatarsal Head One Plantar Ulcerations” American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference, Phoenix, AZ February, 2015
5. Vetti L, Lehrman, J, Franklin, C, “The Relative Time To Healing of Forefoot, Midfoot, and Rearfoot Wounds Treated With a Total Contact Cast System In A Hospital-Based Wound Care Center” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), Las Vegas, NV October, 2014
6. Hood C, Lehrman J, “Charcot Neuroarthropathy Following Elective Forefoot Surgery in Two Diabetic Patients” Diabetic Limb Salvage (DLS), Washington, D.C. October, 2014
7. Hood C, Lehrman J, “First Metatarso-Cuneiform Joint Fusion with Dorsiflexory Wedge Osteotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Submetatarsal Head One Plantar Ulcerations” Diabetic Limb Salvage (DLS), Washington, D.C. October, 2014
8. Franklin C, Lehrman JD, Cornell R “A Retrospective Comparison of Healing Rates of Two Total Contact Cast Systems” APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, “The National”, July, 2014
9. Franklin C, Lehrman JD, Cornell R “A Retrospective Comparison of Healing Rates of Two Total Contact Cast Systems” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), Orlando, FL April, 2014
Feature Articles:
1. “Achieving Meaningful Use in 2016” Podiatry Management Cover Story April / May, 2016
2. “Proper Use of Consultation Codes” Podiatry Management January, 2016
3. “Podiatrists Prevent Diabetic Amputations: Spread the Word!” Podiatry Management November / December, 2015
4. “Does Your Documentation Have to Change for ICD-10? Podiatry Today Volume 28 Issue 10 October, 2015
5. “Preparing a New Associate for Coding and Billing” Podiatry Management September, 2015
6. “The Practice Management of Evidence Based Wound Care” Podiatry Management August, 2015
7. “What You Should Know About Quality Reporting and Data Registries for 2015” with Caroline Fife, MD Podiatry Today Volume 28 Issue 8 August, 2015
8. “Wound Care Providers Can Do Better by Practicing Evidence Based Medicine” Vein Magazine Volume 8 Issue 1 Winter, 2015 pgs. 38-39
9. “Using Time to Determine Evaluation and Management Level. The “Greater than 50% Rule” Podiatry Management, October, 2014
10. “The High Price of Failing to Achieve Meaningful Use” Podiatry Management, August, 2014
11. “The Value of Total Contact Casting” Podiatry Management, November, 2013
Interviews:
1. “The Current Health of Podiatric Medicine” Podiatry Management June / July, 2016
2. “CMS Introduces New Program to Supplant Meaningful Use” Podiatry Today June, 2016
3. “My Scope of Practice: A Podiatrist’s Thoughts on the Importance of Education” Ostomy Wound Management April, 2016
4. “CMS To Penalize Providers For Not Meeting Meaningful Use In 2014” Podiatry Today February, 2016
5. “Health Literacy: The Challenge of Making Clinical Information Accessible to Patients” Lower Extremity Review Magazine September, 2015
6. “10 Questions” APMA News April, 2014
Blog:
Monthly Blog in Podiatry Today September, 2015 – present Approximate 250-word blog every month on varying topics
Other:
1. Skin Disease of the Lower Extremities: A Photographic Guide Photo Credit for Neurofibroma. Page 83 2012
2. Case Study: Venous Leg Ulcer Healthpoint Oasis Ultra Wound Matrix November, 2012
INVITED LECTURES
1. “What is MIPS and Why You Need to Know” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Fall Convention Indianapolis, IN October, 2016
2. “When to Code an Evaluation and Management With a Procedure” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Fall Convention Indianapolis, IN October, 2016
3. “New and Revised First Ray Procedure Codes for 2017” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Fall Convention Indianapolis, IN October, 2016
4. “PQRS in 2016” Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Fall Convention Indianapolis, IN October, 2016
5. “Ulcer Debridement Coding in North Carolina” InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists Fall Seminar Concord, NC October, 2016
6. “Evaluation and Management Coding” InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists Fall Seminar Concord, NC October, 2016
7. “PQRS in 2016 and MACRA in 2017: Earn a Bonus!” InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists Fall Seminar Concord, NC October, 2016
8. “Integrated Therapeutic Solutions for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall 2016 Las Vegas, NV October, 2016
9. “Practical Considerations When Using Tissue Based Products” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall 2016 Las Vegas, NV October, 2016
10. “Compression and Offloading” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall 2016 Las Vegas, NV October, 2016
11. “The ICD-10 Grace Period Ends Today! What Are You Missing?” Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Annual Education Conference Greenwood Village, CO October, 2016
12. “New and Revised First Ray Procedure Codes for 2017” Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Annual Education Conference Greenwood Village, CO October, 2016
13. “Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: MIPS” Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Annual Education Conference Greenwood Village, CO October, 2016
14. “PQRS in 2016: It’s Not Too Late!” Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Annual Education Conference Greenwood Village, CO October, 2016
15. “Meaning Use in 2016: It May Not Be Too Late!” Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Annual Education Conference Greenwood Village, CO October, 2016
16. “New And Revised 1st Ray Procedure Codes For 2017” American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants Meeting Baltimore, MD September, 2016
17. “When to Code and Evaluation and Management at the Same Time as a Procedure” American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants Meeting Baltimore, MD September, 2016
18. “Are You Ready for the ICD-10 Grace Period to End in Seven Days?” 8th Annual Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Association Seminar Philadelphia, PA September, 2016
19. “PQRS in 2016: It’s Not Too Late!” 8th Annual Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Association Seminar Philadelphia, PA September, 2016
20. “Coding for Amputation Surgery” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
21. “Coding for Tendon and Ligament Repair” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
22. “Coding for Midfoot and Rearfoot Fusions” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
23. “Coding for Distal Hallux Abducto Valgus Surgery” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
24. “Coding for Proximal Hallux Abducto Valgus Surgery” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
25. “Coding for Distal Hallux Abducto Valgus Surgery” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
26. “Lesser Metatarsal Surgery Coding” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
27. “Coding for Hammertoe Surgery” 4th Annual American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Annual Conference Baltimore, MD September, 2016
28. “Merit Based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS)” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
29. “Evaluation and Management Coding” with Harry Goldsmith, DPM American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
30. “Ethics in Coding and Practice” Panelist American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
31. “PQRS and Meaningful Use” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
32. “Social Media Update” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Assistants’ Program Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
33. “Meaningful Use Update” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Assistants’ Program Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
34. “Surgical Coding and Use of Modifiers During the Global Period” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
35. “Social Media 101” with APMA Communications Department American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
36. “DME Coding in Wound Care” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
37. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting “The National” Philadelphia, PA July, 2016
38. “How to Manage Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds” Crozer – Keystone Podiatric Residency Interview Prep and Workshop Series Upland, PA July, 2016
39. “When to Code an Evaluation and Management with a Procedure” North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Summer Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC June, 2016
40. “Medical Record Documentation: Audit Session!” North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Summer Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC June, 2016
41. “Coding for Ulcer Debridement” North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Summer Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC June, 2016
42. “Offloading the Diabetic Foot” North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Summer Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC June, 2016
43. “Meaningful Use, PQRS, and MIPS” North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society Summer Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC June, 2016
44. “Offloading: Is This a Beneficial Preventative Therapy?” Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vascular Annual Meeting Washington, D.C. June, 2016
45. “Economic Landscape Of Wound Healing For 2016 And Beyond” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) 17th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA June, 2016
46. “Documentation and Diagnostic Coding for Ulcer Care: What Are You Missing?” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) 17th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA June, 2016
47. “The Economic and Psychosocial Costs of Wound Care: The Duke and Thomson Reuters Studies” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) 17th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA June, 2016
48. “Social Media and Internet Marketing” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Practice Management Expo Chicago, IL May, 2016
49. “Meaningful Use and PQRS in 2016” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Practice Management Expo Chicago, IL May, 2016
50. “ICD-10 For The Diabetic Foot: What Codes to Use and When” 4th Annual Temple University Diabetic Limb Salvage Course Philadelphia, PA May, 2016
51. “Introduction to MIPS” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Billing, Coding, and Business Seminar Chandler, AZ May, 2016
52. “PQRS in 2016” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Billing, Coding, and Business Seminar Chandler, AZ May, 2016
53. “Meaningful Use in 2016” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Billing, Coding, and Business Seminar Chandler, AZ May, 2016
54. “Evaluation and Management Coding Demystified” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Billing, Coding, and Business Seminar Chandler, AZ May, 2016
55. “Meaningful Use for the Medical Assistant” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Billing, Coding, and Business Seminar Assistant’s Track Chandler, AZ May, 2016
56. “PQRS for the Medical Assistant” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Billing, Coding, and Business Seminar Chandler, AZ May, 2016
57. “Eliminate These Coding and Documentation Errors From Your Practice” Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Spring Seminar Des Moines, IA April, 2016
58. “PQRS in 2016 and the Future” Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Spring Seminar Des Moines, IA April, 2016
59. “The Meaningful Impact of Meaningful Use on Your Practice and Your Fee Schedule” Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Spring Seminar Des Moines, IA April, 2016
60. “You Won’t Have a Leg to Stand On: Reducing the Malpractice Risk of Lower Extremity Amputation” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
61. “Offloading and Compression” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring Post – Conference 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
62. “Diabetic Foot Ulcer Offloading Options: The Great Debate” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
63. “Integrated Therapeutic Solutions for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
64. “Biologically Clearing the Barriers to Wound Healing: Changing the Wound Healing Environment through Debridement” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
65. “Optimizing Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers – An Updated Look at Growth Factors“ Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2016 Atlanta, GA April, 2016
66. “Meaningful Use in 2016” Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Annual Conference Spokane, WA April, 2016
67. “PQRS in 2016” Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Annual Conference Spokane, WA April, 2016
68. “The Importance of Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills” Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Annual Conference Spokane, WA April, 2016
69. “Compliant Coding and Documentation for Ulcer Debridement” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) Florida Orlando, FL March, 2016
70. “Offloading Options for the Diabetic Foot” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) Florida Orlando, FL March, 2016
71. “Communication Skills for Your Practice, Your Business, and Your Life” Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Independence, OH March, 2016
72. “Proper Coding for Ulcer Debridement” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
73. “When to Code an E/M with a Procedure” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
74. “Eliminate These Common Coding Errors from Your Practice” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
75. “Incorporating Scribes and Being a Doctor Once Again” with Cindy Pezza, PMAC Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
76. “PQRS in 2016” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
77. “Meaningful Use in 2016” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
78. “Modifiers” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
79. “Professionalism and Excellent Communication Skills” with Allyson Lehrman, DPM Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
80. “Your Social Responsibility to Social Media” Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
81. “Creating a Positive Patient Experience” with Cindy Pezza, PMAC Fraternal Organization for Podiatrists by Podiatrists (FAPA) Seminar in the Sun Riviera Maya, Mexico February, 2016
82. “Ask the Experts: Roundtable Coding” with Ira Kraus, DPM and Mike King, DPM American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2016
83. “The Art of Scheduling” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2016
84. “Top 5 DME Tools for the Diabetic Patient” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2016
85. “Your (Growing) Social Responsibility to Social Media” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2016
86. “Meaningful Use in 2016” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2016
87. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2016
88. “Charcot Arthropathy” Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2016
89. “Osteomyelitis” Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2016
90. “Evaluation & Management (E/M) Coding Guidelines, Documentation, Audits/Appeals” with Harry Goldsmith, DPM New York Podiatric Clinical Conference and Exhibition New York, NY January, 2016
91. “ICD-10: Issues and Troubleshooting” with Harry Goldsmith, DPM and Lawrence Santi, DPM New York Podiatric Clinical Conference and Exhibition New York, NY January, 2016
92. “Managing Risk in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers” Florida Podiatric Medical Association Science and Management Symposium (SAM) Orlando, FL January, 2016
93. “Meaningful Use in 2016” Florida Podiatric Medical Association Science and Management Symposium (SAM) Orlando, FL January, 2016
94. “Meaningful Use in 2015 and 2016” Roxborough Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds Philadelphia, PA November, 2015
95. “The Emergence of Clinically Relevant Silver Resistant Bacteria” Desert Foot Conference Phoenix, AZ November, 2015
96. “How and When to Code an Evaluation and Management With a Procedure” 43rd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference Valley Forge, PA November, 2015
97. “To Culture or Not to Culture - LCD 35013” 43rd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference Valley Forge, PA November, 2015
98. “Meaningful Use for 2015 and 2016” 43rd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference Valley Forge, PA November, 2015
99. “Determine the Appropriate Level Evaluation and Management Code Based on the Encounter That Took Place” 43rd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference Valley Forge, PA November, 2015
100. “The Practice Management of Offloading – A Total Contact Casting Workshop” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Fall Conference Nashville, TN November, 2015
101. “Coding and Documentation for Wound Care and Common Skin Procedures” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Fall Conference Nashville, TN November, 2015
102. “Your Social Responsibility to Social Media” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Fall Conference Nashville, TN November, 2015
103. “Evaluation and Management Coding and Documentation” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Fall Conference Nashville, TN November, 2015
104. “Meaningful Use: It’s Not Too Late for 2015!” with John Guiliana, DPM, MS American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Fall Conference Nashville, TN November, 2015
105. “Developing Solid Wound Care Protocols and Supporting them with Proper Coding and Documentation” Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association Fall Symposium Tulsa, OK October, 2015
106. “Your Responsibility as a Physician to Social Media/The Power and Process of Integrating Social Media into Your Practice” Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association Fall Symposium Tulsa, OK October, 2015
107. “Verbal and Non-verbal Tricks to Improve Communication and Office Flow” Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association Fall Symposium Assistant’s Track Tulsa, OK October, 2015
108. “Three Weeks Into ICD-10: Where Are We?” Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association Fall Symposium Assistant’s Track Tulsa, OK October, 2015
109. “Documentation for the Front & Back Office Assistant” Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association Fall Symposium Assistant’s Track Tulsa, OK October, 2015
110. “Anatomy, Terminology and Commonly Treated Podiatric Conditions” with Cindy Pezza, PMAC Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association Fall Symposium Assistant’s Track Tulsa, OK October, 2015
111. “Code for First Ray Surgery the Proper Way” Illinois Podiatric Medical Association 100th Annual Meeting Lincolnshire, IL October, 2015
112. “Determine the Appropriate Level Evaluation and Management Code Based on the Encounter That Took Place” Illinois Podiatric Medical Association 100th Annual Meeting Lincolnshire, IL October, 2015
113. “Managing Risk in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers” Illinois Podiatric Medical Association 100th Annual Meeting Lincolnshire, IL October, 2015
114. “ICD-10 is Here!” Delaware County Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds Drexel Hill, PA October, 2015
115. “Diabetic Foot Ulcer Protocol” InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists Fall Summit Charlotte, NC October, 2015
116. “Common Coding and Documentation Errors” InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists Fall Summit Charlotte, NC October, 2015
117. “ICD-10, Meaningful Use, and PQRS” with Dr. Andy Bhatia InStride Foot & Ankle Specialists Fall Summit Charlotte, NC October, 2015
118. “Coding and Documentation for Ulcer Debridement” Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care (CSASWC) New Orleans, LA September, 2015
119. “ICD-10 Coding for Ulcers” Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care (CSASWC) New Orleans, LA September, 2015
120. “Good Morning, Meaningful Use” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
121. “Preparing Your Office for ICD-10” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
122. “Does ICD-10 Mean You Have to Change How You Document?” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
123. “How and When to Code an Evaluation and Management With a Procedure” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
124. “The Art of Scheduling” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
125. “ICD-10 Specifics: Skin and SubQ” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
126. “Delegation of Responsibilities and Working Together to Overcome the Changes in Healthcare” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Denver, CO September, 2015
127. “Evidence Based Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers” St. Louis Regional Wound Care Conference St. Louis, MO September, 2015
128. “Does ICD-10 Mean You Have to Change How You Document?” St. Louis Regional Wound Care Conference St. Louis, MO September, 2015
129. “Nutrition in Wound Healing” St. Louis Regional Wound Care Conference St. Louis, MO September, 2015
130. “Social Media 102” with Brielle Day American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting, “The National” Orlando, FL July, 2015
131. “The Value of Excellent Patient Communication and Interpersonal Skills” American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting, “The National” Orlando, FL July, 2015
132. “Social Media 101” with Brielle Day American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting, “The National” Orlando, FL July, 2015
133. “Good Morning, Meaningful Use” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
134. “Preparing Your Office for ICD-10” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
135. “Does ICD-10 Mean You Have to Change How You Document?” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
136. “How and When to Code an Evaluation and Management With a Procedure” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
137. “The Art of Scheduling” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
138. “ICD-10 Specifics: Skin and SubQ” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
139. “Delegation of Responsibilities and Working Together to Overcome the Changes in Healthcare” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) Focused, Intense Practice Management Billing and Coding Seminar Pittsburgh, PA June, 2015
140. “Eliminate These Coding, Billing, and Documentation Errors From Your Practice” 1st Annual New Jersey Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons Group (NJPPSG) Practice Management Symposium Howell, NJ May, 2015
141. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” 1st Annual New Jersey Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons Group (NJPPSG) Practice Management Symposium Howell, NJ May, 2015
142. “Biomechanical Offloading of Foot Ulcers” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) 16th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA May, 2015
143. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) 16 th
Annual Conference New Orleans, LA May, 2015
144. “Using Communication and Interpersonal Skills to Your Advantage” APMA Region Three Meeting Atlantic City, NJ May, 2015
145. “Your Social Responsibility to Social Media” APMA Region Three Meeting Atlantic City, NJ May, 2015
146. “Evidence Based Treatment of Heel Fractures” APMA Region Three Meeting Atlantic City, NJ May, 2015
147. “Healing the Heel Ulcer” APMA Region Three Meeting Atlantic City, NJ May, 2015
148. “Offloading the Diabetic Foot: Perception Versus Reality” Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) San Antonio, TX April, 2015
149. “ICD-10 Basics” Delaware County Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds Drexel Hill, PA April, 2015
150. “Meaningful Use” Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association 2015 Coding and Financial Institute Columbus, OH April, 2015
151. “PQRS in 2015” Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association 2015 Coding and Financial Institute Columbus, OH April, 2015
152. “Offloading” American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) National Conference Philadelphia, PA March, 2015
153. “Critical Limb Ischemia from the Podiatric Perspective” New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) Conference Orlando, FL March, 2015
154. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” New Cardiovascular Horizons Conference (NCVH) Orlando, FL March, 2015
155. “Updates in Billing and Documentation for Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products for Wounds” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management 2015 Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2015
156. “The Practice Management of Offloading: Re-Discover the Total Contact Cast and Why Anticipated Changes in Wound Care Reimbursement will Mandate its Return” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management 2015 Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2015
157. “How to Determine and Document the Level of E+M That Took Place Based on the Encounter…..The Right Way” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management 2015 Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2015
158. “Documentation for Front and Back Office Assistants” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management 2015 Midwinter Conference Assistants’ Track Tampa, FL February, 2015
159. “Coding for Forefoot Reconstructive Surgery the Right Way” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management 2015 Midwinter Conference Tampa, FL February, 2015
160. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” Pacific Coast Region Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society Conference, Anaheim, CA February, 2015
161. “Charcot Arthropathy” Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2015
162. “Osteomyelitis” Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2015
163. “Proper Coding and Documentation for Wound Debridement” 42nd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Valley Forge, PA November, 2014
164. “Your Social Responsibility to Social Media. It’s Not All About Marketing” 42nd Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Valley Forge, PA November, 2014
165. “Updates in Billing and Documentation for Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products for Wounds” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2014
166. “Coding for Forefoot Reconstructive Surgery the Right Way” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2014
167. “The Practice Management of Offloading: Re-Discover the Total Contact Cast and Why Anticipated Changes in Wound Care Reimbursement will Mandate its Return” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2014
168. “How to Determine and Document the Level of E+M That Took Place Based on the Encounter…..The Right Way” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2014
169. “Are You Healing Enough of Your Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients? Come Learn How to Heal More With Total Contact Casting” Diabetic Limb Salvage (DLS), Washington D.C. October, 2014
170. “Healing the Heel Ulcer” St. Louis Regional Wound Care Conference, St. Louis, MO September, 2014
171. “The Importance of Total Contact Casting” North Shore – LIJ Health System Grand Rounds, Manhasset, NY September, 2014
172. “Total Contact Casting” Lecture and Demonstration and Hands-on Workshop, Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing (APWH) Annual Physicians & Wounds Conference and Expo, Philadelphia, PA March, 2014
173. “Charcot Arthropathy” Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2014
174. “Osteomyelitis” Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2014
175. “Anatomy of a Question” Panel Member, Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2014
176. “What Evidenced Based Medicine Tells Us About Imaging for Diabetic Foot Ulcers” Goldfarb Foundation Gettysburg Meeting, Gettysburg, PA December, 2013
177. “Total Contact Casting” Goldfarb Foundation Gettysburg Meeting, Gettysburg, PA December, 2013
178. “Total Contact Casting” lecture and hands-on workshop, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine November, 2013
179. “Communication and Interpersonal Skills…..Using Them to Your Advantage” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2013
180. “Documentation and Billing for Wound Debridement” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2013
181. “Determining the Appropriate Level Evaluation and Management to Bill Based on the Encounter” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2013
182. “Skin Substitutes, Why You Should be Using Them” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2013
183. “The Value of Total Contact Casting” American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management Fall Workshop, Ft. Lauderdale, FL November, 2013
184. “Oh, My Aching Feet”, Springfield Hospital Dining at Dusk, Springfield, PA, July, 2013
185. “Evidenced Based Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and the Importance of Offloading”Crozer Keystone Health System 3rd Symposium on Chronic Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Upland, PA May, 2013
186. “Anatomy of a Question” Panel Member, Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2013
187. “Total Contact Casting” 40th Annual Goldfarb Clinical Conference, Valley Forge, PA November, 2012
188. “Anatomy of a Question” Panel Member, Goldfarb Board Review Course, Philadelphia, PA February, 2012
189. “Podiatry for Vascular Surgeons”, Crozer Chester Medical Center Vascular Symposium, Upland, PA December, 2010
190. “Introduction to Coding: Evaluation and Management”, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA June, 2010
191. “Preventative Foot Care for Older Americans”, Riddle Hospital, Media, PA, May, 2010
192. “Preventative Foot Care”, Chester, PA December, 2008
193. “Ouch, My Aching Feet” Dining at Dusk, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA July, 2008
194. “Peripheral Neuropathy” Main Line Health Neuropathy Support Group, Broomall, PA June, 2008
195. “Foot Care for Older Americans”, Riddle Hospital, Media, PA May, 2008
196. “Peripheral Neuropathy” Main Line Health Neuropathy Support Group, Broomall, PA October 2007
197. “Foot Care as You Age” Dining at Dusk, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA August, 2007
198. “Foot Care for Older Americans”, Riddle Hospital, Media, PA May, 2007
199. “Foot Care for Older Americans”, Riddle Hospital, Media, PA May, 2006
200. “Foot Care for Older Americans”, Riddle Hospital, Media, PA May, 2005
201. “Predislocation Syndrome” Podiatric Surgery Resident Lecture Series, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA August, 2003
202. “Antibiotic Impregnated Beads” Podiatric Surgery Resident Lecture Series, Mercy-Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, PA August, 2003
203. “Hallux Limitus” Podiatric Surgery Resident Lecture Series, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA August, 2002
204. “Bone Tumors in the Lower Extremity” Podiatric Surgery Resident Lecture Series, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, PA March, 2002
MEDIA
1. “Meet the Masters” Interview February, 2016
2. WebCME Clinical Connections Program, Multiple appearances March, 2015 – November, 2015
3. “Total Contact Casting and Transformative Foam Dressing” WebCME Webinar July, 2014
4. “Total Contact Casting” WebCME Webinar with Dr. David Armstrong July, 2013
RELEVANT COMMUNITY SERVICE
Guest Lecturer, Trenton Public Schools, Trenton, NJ 2016, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008Medical Staff, Mohican Trail Run, Parma, OH 2001, 2000Medical Staff, Cleveland Marathon, Cleveland, OH 2001Medical Staff for Battered Women’s Shelter, Cleveland, OH 2000, 1999
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, 2014 - presentAmerican Professional Wound Care Association, May, 2014 – presentAcademy of Physicians in Wound Healing, 2014 - 2016American Association of Podiatric Practice Management, November, 2013 - present American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2011 - present Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association, 2004 - presentAmerican Podiatric Medical Association, 2001 - present