Casting, Dispensing Orthotics, State Laws

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Question,

When I graduate next May with my D.P.M., will I be able to cast and bill for orthotics for a private company while completing my residency? I have a family friend who owns a speciality shoe store, which is focused on running shoes specifically. He asked me if I would be willing to set up a scheduled bi-monthly Sunday event where I come into his store and perform casting for custom orthotics if he provides interested customers. It definitely intrigued from a business perspective and I am wondering how this would work. Am I able to bill insurance companies for casting and dispensing orthotics before completing residency? Or would this have to be a cash-only based venture? I am talking about doing this in the United States.

 

Focus on your residency not on delivering substandard care.

Steven