Home Visits for Diabetic Foot Care in Michigan — We Come to You

Quick answer: Home Visits Diabetic Foot Care Michigan affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.

Home Visits for Diabetic Foot Care in Michigan — We Come to You

Expert Diabetic Foot Care That Comes to Your Door

For diabetic patients who cannot safely or comfortably travel to our offices, Balance Foot & Ankle offers professional podiatry home visits throughout Livingston and Oakland Counties. Our mobile diabetic foot care service brings the same expert care available in our offices directly to your home — no transportation barriers, no exhausting travel, no compromised foot health. Call (810) 206-1402. Our Bloomfield Township office shares a building with the Grunberger Diabetes Institute for coordinated diabetic care.

Who Benefits From Diabetic Home Visits

Seniors with significant neuropathy and fall risk who find travel dangerous. Post-surgical patients with non-weight-bearing restrictions. Patients in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. Homebound patients with severe mobility limitations. Patients with transportation barriers in rural Livingston County. Caregivers managing a diabetic family member who can no longer safely travel independently.

Services Available at Home

Comprehensive diabetic foot exam, professional nail trimming and debridement, callus and corn treatment, wound assessment and basic wound care, diabetic shoe and orthotic assessment, neuropathy screening, and care coordination with the patient’s physician team.

Insurance Coverage for Home Visits

Medicare covers medically necessary home podiatric visits for qualifying homebound patients. Coverage details vary by plan. Call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll verify your specific home visit coverage before scheduling. We serve all of Livingston and Oakland Counties.

Professional Podiatric Care in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle’s Comprehensive Services

At Balance Foot & Ankle, Michigan patients receive comprehensive podiatric care across the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. Our fellowship-trained podiatrists provide conservative and surgical treatment for all foot and ankle pathology — from plantar fasciitis, bunions, and nail disorders to complex reconstructive surgery, diabetic foot care, and sports injuries. Our clinical approach prioritizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment selection, and honest communication with patients about realistic outcomes.

We serve patients in Livingston and Oakland counties from two convenient Michigan locations: our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River (serving Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Howell, and all of Livingston County) and our Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 (serving Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and all of Oakland County). Both offices offer in-office X-ray, same-week new patient appointments, and a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Medicare, and most Michigan insurance plans. Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to schedule your appointment.

Michigan patients from throughout the region — Livingston County communities including Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, and Fowlerville, and Oakland County communities including Bloomfield Township, Troy, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, and Rochester — can access expert podiatric care at Balance Foot & Ankle. Our clinical team is committed to providing the highest standard of foot and ankle care available in Southeast Michigan, from routine preventive care to complex surgical intervention. Call (810) 206-1402 to schedule — we look forward to serving you at our Howell or Bloomfield Township location.

Scheduling with Balance Foot & Ankle is straightforward — call (810) 206-1402 during business hours and our front desk team will find an appointment time that works for your schedule, verify your insurance coverage before the visit, and answer any preliminary questions you have about what to expect. Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River has convenient parking and is easily accessible from I-96, M-59, and Grand River Avenue. Our Bloomfield Township office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 is located on Woodward Avenue with parking adjacent to the building. Both locations are accessible by patients throughout Southeast Michigan, and our team looks forward to providing you with the professional, evidence-based podiatric care that you and your feet deserve.

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Related Treatment Guides

• Diabetic Foot Care
• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Sports Foot & Ankle Injury Treatment

Michigan patients are welcome to call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to learn more about the specific services available at our practice, confirm insurance coverage, or schedule a new patient appointment. Our Howell office serves Livingston County patients with convenient access from the Howell, Brighton, Hartland, and Pinckney communities. Our Bloomfield Township office serves Oakland County patients with convenient access from the Birmingham, Troy, West Bloomfield, and Farmington Hills communities. Both offices welcome new patients and provide the same high standard of podiatric care that Livingston and Oakland county residents have come to expect from Balance Foot & Ankle.

Medical References & Sources

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

More questions patients ask

Does Balance Foot & Ankle make home visits for diabetic foot care in Michigan?

Yes, Balance Foot & Ankle provides professional home podiatry visits for homebound Michigan diabetic patients throughout Livingston County (Howell, Brighton) and Oakland County (Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield). Home visits include comprehensive diabetic foot exams, wound care, and nail care. Call (810) 206-1402.

What diabetic foot care services does Balance Foot & Ankle provide during home visits?

Balance Foot & Ankle home visits for Michigan diabetics include comprehensive foot examination, monofilament sensation testing, vascular assessment, wound evaluation and dressing, nail trimming and debridement, callus care, shoe inspection and recommendations, and Medicare/insurance billing for covered services. Call (810) 206-1402.

Does Medicare cover diabetic foot care home visits in Michigan?

Medicare Part B may cover home podiatry visits for Michigan diabetics who meet homebound criteria and have medically necessary foot conditions including neuropathy, vascular disease, or active wounds. Balance Foot & Ankle verifies homebound status and Medicare eligibility before scheduling. Call (810) 206-1402.

How do Michigan diabetic patients arrange home podiatry visits with Balance Foot & Ankle?

Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to discuss home visit eligibility. We'll verify your insurance, assess your homebound status, and schedule a visit throughout Livingston or Oakland County. Family members and caregivers can also call to arrange home visits for loved ones.

What happens if a Michigan diabetic home patient has a serious foot wound during a home visit?

If Balance Foot & Ankle discovers a serious wound requiring advanced wound care or hospitalization during a home visit, we provide emergency wound care, coordinate urgent referrals to wound care centers or hospitals, and communicate directly with your primary care physician. Patient safety always comes first. Call (810) 206-1402.

How often should diabetics check their feet?

Daily self-exams plus professional exams annually (or every 3-6 months for neuropathy/PAD patients). Dr. Biernacki provides comprehensive diabetic foot care programs.

Why do diabetics have foot problems?

Diabetes causes nerve damage, reduced blood flow, and impaired immunity. Injuries go unnoticed and heal slowly. ~15% of diabetics develop ulcers. Prevention through regular podiatric care is essential.

What are signs of diabetic neuropathy?

Tingling, burning, numbness starting in toes, sensitivity to touch, muscle weakness, balance problems. Schedule evaluation at 810-206-1402 for nerve testing and management.

Still have a question about coverage or cost? Call (810) 206-1402 and we will check your benefits before you come in — or book online: Book in Howell · Book in Bloomfield Township