Podiatrist Home Visits in Michigan: Balance Foot & Ankle Comes to You

Podiatrist Home Visits in Michigan — We Come to You

When mobility, age, or medical conditions make it difficult to travel to our clinic, Balance Foot & Ankle comes to you. Our board-certified podiatrists perform professional in-home foot care visits throughout southeastern Michigan — bringing the same expert treatment you’d receive in our office directly to your home, assisted living facility, or nursing home.

To schedule a home visit, call (810) 206-1402 — same-week appointments often available.

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Who Qualifies for a Podiatrist Home Visit

Our mobile podiatry service is designed for patients who have difficulty traveling to our clinics. You may be a great candidate if you:

• Are elderly or have limited mobility due to age or injury
• Are homebound or wheelchair-bound
• Are recovering at home after foot, ankle, or joint surgery
• Reside in an assisted living facility, nursing home, or memory care community
• Have diabetes with wound care needs requiring frequent monitoring
• Cannot safely drive due to active pain, balance issues, or post-surgical restrictions
• Have severe neuropathy, Charcot foot, or active diabetic foot ulcers
• Are a caregiver for someone who needs podiatric care but cannot travel

Services We Provide at Your Home

Our mobile podiatrists arrive fully equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of professional foot care services:

• Diabetic foot care and annual comprehensive foot exams
• Toenail trimming, thick nail management, and nail grinding
• Callus and corn removal
• Wound care and diabetic foot ulcer treatment
• Ingrown toenail evaluation and treatment
• Toenail fungus evaluation and treatment planning
• Heel pain, arch pain, and plantar fasciitis assessment
• Custom orthotic consultations and fitting
• Peripheral neuropathy evaluation
• Lymphedema and swollen feet management
• Skin conditions: warts, athlete’s foot, dry cracked heels

Insurance & Medicare Coverage

Home podiatry visits are covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans for qualifying patients. Patients with diabetes are typically eligible for covered home foot care visits under Medicare Part B. Our staff will verify your benefits before your visit so there are no billing surprises.

• Medicare Part B often covers diabetic foot exams and home wound care
• Most major PPO and HMO insurance plans accepted
• Medicaid accepted for qualifying patients
• We verify your insurance coverage before every visit
• No hidden fees — transparent billing from the start

Not sure if you’re covered? Call us at (810) 206-1402 and our team will check your benefits before booking.

Areas We Serve

Our mobile podiatrists travel throughout southeastern Michigan. We currently serve patients in:

• Livingston County — Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Fowlerville
• Oakland County — Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Clarkston
• Macomb County — Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Shelby Township
• Washtenaw County — Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline
• Wayne County — Metro Detroit and surrounding communities

Not sure if we cover your area? Call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll confirm availability for your location.

How to Schedule a Home Visit

Getting started is straightforward:

1. Call (810) 206-1402 — our care team will confirm your eligibility and check your insurance benefits
2. We’ll schedule a visit at a time convenient for you, including evenings and weekends when available
3. One of our board-certified podiatrists will arrive at your home with all required equipment and supplies
4. We handle all billing, insurance claims, and paperwork after your visit

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a podiatrist home visit cost?

Cost depends on the services provided and your insurance coverage. Medicare and most insurance plans cover home podiatry visits for qualifying patients at little or no out-of-pocket cost. Call (810) 206-1402 and we’ll verify your coverage before booking.

What should I prepare before the podiatrist arrives?

Have a comfortable chair or bed available, good lighting in the room, and any relevant medical records or medication lists on hand. Our doctor will bring everything else needed.

How quickly can I get an appointment?

We work hard to accommodate same-week appointments for home visits, especially for urgent wound care or post-surgical follow-up. Call us at (810) 206-1402 to check current availability.

Do you visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities?

Yes. We regularly partner with assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and memory care homes throughout southeastern Michigan to provide scheduled and on-demand podiatric care for their residents.

What if I need a telehealth visit instead?

We also offer telehealth consultations for follow-up visits, prescription renewals, and remote guidance on managing your foot condition. Telehealth is a convenient option when a home visit isn’t needed.

The Most Common Mistake When Arranging a Home Visit

The most common mistake families make is waiting too long to request a home podiatry visit. What starts as a minor ingrown toenail, a small diabetic foot wound, or painfully thickened nails can worsen significantly over weeks without treatment. We regularly see patients whose conditions have escalated from manageable to complex — and sometimes limb-threatening — simply because transportation barriers delayed evaluation. If your loved one is homebound and has foot or ankle concerns, earlier is always better. Infection, pressure ulcers, and vascular compromise all progress faster than most families realize.

Related Treatment Guides

Updated April 2026. Michigan podiatrist home visits bring professional foot care directly to patients who cannot travel to the office due to mobility limitations, age, or medical conditions. Home visits include diabetic foot exams, wound care, nail care, and orthotics fitting. Medicare covers medically necessary home podiatry visits.

• Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Treatment
• Custom 3D Orthotics
• Foot & Ankle Arthritis Treatment

Medical References & Sources

• American Podiatric Medical Association — Patient Education
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society — Foot Conditions

Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Convenient Locations in Howell & Bloomfield Hills

While home podiatry visits have limited availability in Michigan, Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-day and next-day appointments at two convenient locations. Our Howell office at 4330 E Grand River Ave serves Livingston County (Brighton ~10 min, Fenton ~20 min, Hartland ~10 min). Our Bloomfield Hills office at 43494 Woodward Ave #208 serves Oakland County (Troy ~10 min, Farmington Hills ~15 min, Novi ~15 min, Auburn Hills ~10 min).

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Our Podiatrists

• Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Founder, double board-certified, 15+ years experience, 935K+ YouTube subscribers
• Dr. Carl Jay, DPM — Surgical reconstruction and wound care specialist
• Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM, AACFAS — Cleveland Clinic-trained, bunions, orthotics, laser therapy

Frequently Asked Questions About Podiatrist Home Visits

Do podiatrists make house calls in Michigan?

Some podiatrists in Michigan offer home visits for homebound patients, typically those with Medicare who cannot safely travel to a clinic. Availability is limited and wait times can be weeks. For most patients, visiting Balance Foot & Ankle’s offices in Howell or Bloomfield Hills provides faster access to comprehensive care including X-rays, laser therapy, and custom orthotics that cannot be performed at home.

Does Medicare cover podiatrist home visits?

Medicare Part B covers podiatrist home visits when the patient is certified as homebound — meaning leaving home requires considerable effort due to illness, injury, or disability. A physician must document homebound status. Home visit reimbursement rates are higher than office visits, but available services are limited compared to in-office care.

What podiatry services can be done at home vs in-office?

Home visits are limited to nail care, wound checks, and basic assessments. In-office visits provide X-rays, MLS laser therapy, custom 3D orthotic fitting, ultrasound-guided injections, surgical procedures, and advanced wound care. For comprehensive treatment, in-office visits at Balance Foot & Ankle deliver significantly better outcomes. Call (810) 206-1402.

Your Board-Certified Podiatrists

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

Board-Certified · FACFAS

Dr. Carl Jay, DPM

Board-Certified Podiatrist

Dr. Daria Gutkin, DPM

Podiatrist

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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.