Podiatrists

1. Are podiatrists allowed to perform a fall risk exam only in specific cases (in patients over 65, ones with prior history of falling, etc.) or general wellness exam G0438? Question #1: Podiatrists are certainly able to perform an annual fall risk assessment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Geriatric Society recommend yearly fall assessment screening for all adults 65 years of age and older. If the screening shows you are at risk, you may need an assessment.  A fall risk assessment should be offered to older people who have had one or more falls in the past year or demonstrate abnormalities of gait and/or balance.

Were you aware that the highest-earning 1% of podiatrists distribute more than 10 pairs of orthotics each week? Nonetheless, most podiatrists fall short of maximizing their earnings potential with orthotics. For many podiatrists, orthotics foot orthotics are an underperforming or overlooked profit center in their practice. But why?