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Podiatric Assistants

Podiatric Assistants

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Podiatric Assistants.

Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 211D00000X

As of today, the following are the total number of Podiatric Assistants nationally, in your State, and near your location.

Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.

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Medicare

The following are the total number of Podiatric Assistants who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

The diagram below shows all the Podiatric Assistants across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.

What do Podiatric Assistants do?

Podiatric medical assistants (PMAs) assist podiatrists (foot doctors) in providing comprehensive foot and ankle care. 

Their duties encompass a range of clinical, administrative, and patient-centered tasks. 

Specific duties may vary depending on the practice setting and the PMA’s experience level. 

What they do

  • Assisting with patient examinations and procedures
  • Taking medical histories and vital signs
  • Preparing patients for surgery
  • Assisting with wound care
  • Applying casts and braces
  • Performing x-rays

Administrative Duties: Scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, processing insurance claims, ordering supplies, and managing billing. 

Patient-Centered Tasks: Educating patients on foot care and treatment options, providing post-treatment instructions, answering patient questions, assisting with diabetic foot management, and performing minor foot surgeries under the supervision of a podiatrist. 

Additional Responsibilities: Maintaining a clean and sterile work environment, adhering to safety protocols, complying with HIPAA regulations, and staying updated on the latest advancements in podiatric medicine.