Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM
Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell & Bloomfield Hills, MI
Last reviewed: May 2026
Diabetic foot care near Farmington Hills reduces amputation risk by up to 85% with regular podiatric monitoring — and the 10-gram monofilament neuropathy test result determines how frequently visits are needed and what preventive footwear is medically necessary. Call (810) 206-1402 — diabetic foot care in Farmington Hills.
Diabetic Foot Care close to Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills residents with diabetes have a close specialist for comprehensive podiatric foot care at Balance Foot & Ankle in Bloomfield Hills — about 15 minutes east on Orchard Lake Rd. Diabetic foot care is evidence-based preventive medicine: regular podiatric exams, proper therapeutic footwear, and early wound treatment are the interventions that prevent the majority of diabetes-related amputations. Medicare covers most of these services with qualifying documentation.
Our Bloomfield Hills office provides: annual diabetic foot exams with monofilament and vascular screening (Medicare-covered), therapeutic diabetic shoe fitting (one pair + three inserts per year under Medicare Part B for qualifying patients), custom prescription orthotics for protective offloading, routine nail and callus care for high-risk patients, and same-day wound evaluation for any new foot ulcer or infection. We coordinate with your endocrinologist and primary care physician on blood sugar management and vascular status. Learn about our diabetic foot care program.
Key takeaway: Farmington Hills has a significant Medicare-age diabetic population. Many patients are unaware that Medicare Part B covers annual podiatric foot exams (when documented as diabetic foot exam), therapeutic shoe fitting, and custom diabetic insoles — services that significantly reduce amputation risk with no out-of-pocket cost to qualifying patients.
What to expect at your appointment
Annual diabetic foot exams take 30–45 minutes and include full sensory testing (monofilament + vibration), circulatory assessment, nail inspection, callus risk grading, and shoe assessment. We document in the specific format required for Medicare billing. Therapeutic shoe fitting is done in-office during the same visit when possible.
We provide 3D custom orthotic scanning in-office for patients needing diabetic protective insoles. Medicare covers A5512 (custom diabetic inserts) when medically documented — we handle the documentation. For any urgent wound or infection, same-day appointments are consistently available. Call (810) 206-1402.
⚠️ When to see a podiatrist promptly:
- Any new wound, blister, or sore on your foot — same-day evaluation
- Sudden marked swelling in one foot (possible Charcot fracture)
- Redness or warmth spreading from any foot wound
- Color changes in toes (blue, purple, black)
Why Balance Foot & Ankle for Farmington Hills patients
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM provides diabetic foot care for patients throughout Oakland County from our Bloomfield Hills office. The 15-minute drive from Farmington Hills brings you to in-house diagnostic capability, therapeutic shoe fitting, and same-day wound care — without a long commute.
We are in-network with Medicare Part B, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Priority Health, and most commercial insurers. We ensure Farmington Hills patients receive every covered benefit they’re entitled to. 4.9★ | 1,100+ reviews.
Insurance & scheduling for Farmington Hills patients
We accept Medicare and most commercial insurance. From Farmington Hills: Orchard Lake Rd east approximately 15 minutes to Bloomfield Hills, then to 43494 Woodward Ave #208, Bloomfield Hills MI 48302.
American Diabetes Association: Diabetic Foot Care
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📋 Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS answers:
Diabetic foot care near Farmington Hills involves regular podiatric evaluations every 6 to 12 months — more frequently if you have active neuropathy, poor circulation, or a history of ulcers. At each visit we assess sensation with a monofilament, check pulses, inspect skin integrity, trim nails, debride calluses, and screen for early ulcer formation. We also recommend appropriate diabetic footwear, custom orthotics, and coordinate with your primary care physician or endocrinologist. Medicare covers annual preventive diabetic foot exams plus nail care every 2 months when medical necessity criteria are met. No referral is needed to schedule a diabetic foot evaluation at our clinic.
Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon (ABFAS & ABPM) at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists in Southeast Michigan. With over a decade of clinical experience, he specializes in heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Biernacki is a member of the APMA and ACFAS, and his patient education content on MichiganFootDoctors.com and YouTube has made him one of the most-followed foot & ankle educators on YouTube.