WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS! 888-570-5567, 651-888-2613. Prevent foot problems with therapeutic shoes. Medicare covered. At Northmark Medical we cover the Twin Cities & up to 60 miles outstate. 1260 Yankee Doodle Road Suite 202, Eagan, MN
WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS!! Are you diabetic? Prevent foot problems with therapeutic footwear for diabetics. Medicare, UCare, Medica, Humana, Minnesota Medical Assistance all cover diabetic shoes and inserts at little or no cost to you. We will professionally fit you with top quality diabetic shoes and inserts right in your home.
1. Why Wear Diabetic Shoes?
Diabetic shoes and inserts are specially designed to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics. People with diabetic neuropathy or numbness in their feet may not know how much at risk their feet actually are. An ulceration under the foot can develop in a couple of hours. The primary goal of therapeutic footwear is to prevent complications, which can include ulcerations, calluses, or even amputations for patients with diabetes.
In addition to meeting strict Medicare guidelines, diabetic shoes must be prescribed by a physician and fit by a qualified individual, such as a certified pedorthist, or certified shoe fitter. The shoes must also be equipped with a removable orthotic or heat moldable insert. The diabetic shoes and inserts work together as a preventative system to help diabetics avoid foot injuries and improve mobility. Our diabetic shoes come in many different styles, a huge size selection and designs with the highest level of comfort and support. These shoes are made with genuine leather or other breathable fabrics and materials, and are properly designed for good foot support.
2. What is the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Bill
The Therapeutic Shoe Bill was enacted by Congress in 1993 in order provide proper footwear and inserts for people with diabetes who qualify under Medicare Part B benefits. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately 17 million Americans with diabetes, and twenty-five percent of those people will develop foot complications as a result of their disease. The Therapeutic Shoe Program was designed to help prevent lower limb ulcers, amputation, and other complications in people who are diagnosed with diabetes. Eligible beneficiaries qualify for one pair of shoes, plus extra pairs of inserts and/or shoe modifications per calendar year.
3. What is the Diabetic Shoe Source process for obtaining diabetic shoes and inserts?
Give us a call 651-888-2613 or 1-888-570-5567. We cover the Twin Cities metro and up to 60 miles outstate.
A certified professional will meet with you at your home or our office. We will carefully evaluate and measure your feet. We listen to your concerns about shoe style, color, weight of shoe, sole material, lifestyle considerations, etc. We will note foot conditions and sizing information and show you the shoes that will best accommodate your situation. We will communicate our findings to your doctor and work with him/her to complete all necessary paperwork. We will verify your insurance coverage and then order your new shoes from the manufacturer. In a week or two, we will have a second meeting with you when we will fit you with your new shoes and three pair of diabetic, pre-fab, heat-moldable inserts. We will make any adjustments to ensure you get the best fit possible. If you are satisfied, you will sign some paperwork and we will bill your insurance.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our diabetic shoe patients. With your Doctor's prescription, we will fit Medicare approved diabetic shoes and foot orthoses to alleviate problems caused by disease, congenital condition, overuse or injury.
Therapeutic Footwear. We carry New Balance, Drew, Propét, Aetrex, Pedors, OrthoFeet, Ped-Lite and Mt. Emey shoes. These shoes are great for comfort, support, and protection. Sizes range from 4 to 20, widths AA to 9E.
