Diabetic Shoe Fitting in Bloomfield Hills — Same Building as Grunberger Diabetes Institute

Diabetic Shoe Fitting Steps Away From Your Diabetes Doctor

At Balance Foot & Ankle in Bloomfield Hills, we offer Medicare Therapeutic Shoe fitting in the same building as the Grunberger Diabetes Institute at 43494 Woodward Ave. For patients managing diabetes with Dr. Grunberger’s team, this means your shoe fitting can happen on the same visit as your endocrinology appointment — maximizing the value of your time. Call (810) 206-1402.

Our Bloomfield Hills Diabetic Shoe Fitting Process

Digital foot measurement and pressure mapping, assessment of any foot deformities, calluses, or high-risk areas requiring accommodative features, selection from our Medicare-covered therapeutic shoe inventory (Dr. Comfort, New Balance, Orthofeet, Drew, Apex), custom orthotic fitting to accompany the shoe, Medicare claim filing handled by our billing team. Most patients pay $0 out of pocket with Medicare plus supplemental.

Coordinated Care With Grunberger Diabetes Institute

When your endocrinologist at the Grunberger Diabetes Institute documents your qualifying diabetic foot condition, our team at Suite 208 can often coordinate the shoe certification and fitting paperwork for the same visit. This eliminates the delays common when endocrinologist and podiatrist offices are across town from each other.

Schedule Your Bloomfield Hills Diabetic Shoe Fitting

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 208, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Call (810) 206-1402. Serving all of Oakland County.

Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle’s Diabetic Program

At Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan diabetic patients receive a structured foot care program that addresses the full range of diabetes-related foot risks: neuropathy surveillance, vascular assessment, skin and nail care, ulcer prevention and treatment, therapeutic footwear prescription, and patient education on daily foot care habits. Our diabetic foot care program follows the clinical guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons — incorporating annual comprehensive foot examinations for all diabetic patients, more frequent visits for patients with active neuropathy, vascular compromise, or prior ulceration history, and urgent same-day evaluation for diabetic foot wounds that cannot safely wait for a routine appointment.

The statistics supporting intensive podiatric co-management for diabetic patients are compelling: regular podiatric care reduces the risk of diabetic foot amputation by up to 85% compared to diabetic patients without podiatric surveillance. For the 37 million Americans living with diabetes — including the substantial diabetic population in Livingston and Oakland counties — this preventive impact is the strongest argument for establishing podiatric care before a problem develops. Michigan diabetic patients who have not yet established podiatric care should call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule their first comprehensive diabetic foot examination at our Howell or Bloomfield Hills office. We accept Medicare and most Michigan private insurance plans for diabetic foot care services.

Diabetic Foot Care Insurance Coverage in Michigan: What Medicare and Private Plans Cover

Michigan diabetic patients often have more insurance coverage for podiatric care than they realize. Medicare covers the annual comprehensive diabetic foot examination for all Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes, therapeutic shoe fitting and inserts for qualifying diabetic patients, nail debridement for patients with qualifying systemic conditions (diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, peripheral neuropathy), and treatment of diabetic foot wounds including ulcer care. Most Michigan private insurance plans follow similar coverage patterns for diabetic foot care, though specific coverage details vary by plan. At Balance Foot & Ankle, our insurance verification team confirms your specific coverage before your appointment and explains exactly what will be covered and what your out-of-pocket responsibility will be. There are no insurance surprises at check-in. Michigan diabetic patients who want to understand their coverage before scheduling can call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 and speak with our insurance team — we’ll verify your benefits and answer your coverage questions before you decide whether to schedule.

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• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment
• Bunion Treatment

Balance Foot & Ankle serves Michigan diabetic patients throughout Livingston and Oakland counties from two convenient locations: Howell at 4330 E Grand River (serving Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, and all of Livingston County) and Bloomfield Hills at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 (serving Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and all of Oakland County). New diabetic patients are welcome — call (810) 206-1402 to schedule a comprehensive evaluation and begin the preventive podiatric care program that protects your feet for the long term.

Medical References & Sources

• American Diabetes Association — Foot Complications
• PubMed Research — Diabetic Foot Care
• American Podiatric Medical Association — Diabetic Foot

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Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM is a double board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon 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 reached over one million views.