What should I expect on my first in home visit?

PodiaCare, LLC will work with your facility coordinator by contacting the patient prior to any in-home visit and complete the registration process, before the scheduled medical visit.  Upon completion of registration (patient intake/demographic forms), our office will contact the patient or authorized family member to scheduled the medical visit appointment.

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What information do I need to make an initial appointment?

The following information listed below is required:

• Patient's first and last name

• Date of Birth

• Full Address and main phone number for contact

• Insurance Information

• Primary Care Doctor Name, Address and Phone Number

• List of Chronic or Medical Conditions of the patient

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When should you see a Podiatrist?

You should visit a podiatrist if you have:

• Foot pain of any kind

• Diabetes

• Foot and lower leg irregularities (including feet)

• Recent or recurring foot, ankle, or lower leg injuries

• Sores or Infections

• Circulation Problems

• An elderly or disabled for general foot care, i.e. toenail trimmings

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Can X-Rays be taken during a home visit?

Yes, if a diagnosis of fracture or bone infection is considered, diagnostic x-rays can be ordered at your patient bedside by our physician.  When an x-ray is ordered, our office will contact the radiology service and scheduled it for you.  We can use an outside

x-ray technician who would typically visit the home, next day.  The results will be read by a Board Certified Radiologist and the films along with all the reports will be available for our physician to review the following next day.  Please note that radiology services are covered for Medicare recipients only.  Private pay patients will be charged an additional fee for the service.

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If I have diabetes, should I see a podiatrist?

Yes, if you have diabetes and foot problems, you should see a podiatrist.  Proper foot care is critical for patients that have diabetes. Diabetes an lead to many different type of foot complications, including athlete's foot (a fungal infection), calluses, bunions and other foot deformities, or ulcers that can range from a surface wound to a deep infection.  More serious complications may lead to amputation.  

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