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Offices of Podiatrists
NAICS 621391 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of podiatry. These practitioners diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the foot and operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.
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Questions to ask
- How many licensed DPMs practice at this location, and are any working part-time or as independent contractors?
- What percentage of the practice involves surgical procedures, and are surgeries performed in-office, at a surgical center, or at a hospital?
- What share of the patient population is diabetic, and does the practice perform significant wound care or limb-salvage work?
- Is the practice currently on a claims-made or occurrence malpractice form, and is prior acts or tail coverage in place?
- Does the practice dispense or sell orthotics or other medical devices directly to patients?
- How is patient data stored — cloud-based EHR, on-premise servers — and what security controls are in place?
- How many non-physician employees are on staff, and have there been any prior EPLI or workers' comp claims?
- Does the practice own or lease its office space, and are there any other locations or facility-based practices?
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Podiatry offices diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower leg — including bunions, fractures, diabetic foot care, nail disorders, plantar fasciitis, and surgical interventions. Practitioners may operate solo or in group practice settings, in their own offices or within hospital or HMO facilities. Patient visits typically involve examination, diagnostic imaging, minor in-office procedures, and follow-up care.
Questions to investigate
- How many licensed DPMs practice at this location, and are any working part-time or as independent contractors?
- What percentage of the practice involves surgical procedures, and are surgeries performed in-office, at a surgical center, or at a hospital?
- What share of the patient population is diabetic, and does the practice perform significant wound care or limb-salvage work?
- Is the practice currently on a claims-made or occurrence malpractice form, and is prior acts or tail coverage in place?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.