Podiatrist That Accepts Medicaid Michigan | Balance Foot & Ankle

Access to foot and ankle care should not depend on your insurance type. At Balance Foot & Ankle, Dr. Tom Biernacki is committed to serving patients throughout southeast Michigan regardless of their insurance status. Our team works with multiple Michigan Medicaid plans and can verify your coverage before your first appointment — so you know exactly what’s covered before you arrive.

Michigan Medicaid and Podiatry Coverage

Michigan Medicaid (now called Healthy Michigan Plan for Medicaid expansion enrollees and Medicaid for traditional enrollees) covers medically necessary podiatric services. Coverage typically includes: evaluation and management of foot conditions; X-rays and diagnostic imaging; treatment of infections, wounds, and ulcers; surgical procedures when medically indicated; diabetic foot care for qualifying enrollees; and nail care and callus management when medically necessary (not purely cosmetic).

Medicaid managed care plans — such as those administered by Blue Cross Complete, HAP (Health Alliance Plan), McLaren Health Plan, Meridian Health Plan, and Priority Health — each have their own specific covered benefit details and authorization requirements. Our billing team is experienced with Michigan managed Medicaid plans and verifies your specific coverage before every visit.

Common Conditions Covered Under Michigan Medicaid

Michigan Medicaid typically covers podiatric evaluation and treatment for: plantar fasciitis and heel pain; ingrown toenails causing pain or infection; foot wounds and ulcers; ankle sprains and fractures; nail infections (paronychia); diabetic foot conditions; bunion and deformity evaluation; and foot conditions limiting ambulation or causing systemic health complications.

The Healthy Michigan Plan

The Healthy Michigan Plan extends Medicaid to adults age 19–64 with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level. If you are enrolled, your foot care works the same way: medically necessary podiatry is a covered benefit, delivered through the Medicaid health plan named on your card.

Michigan Medicaid health plans we commonly see

Patients visit our Howell and Bloomfield Township offices with Medicaid coverage through plans including:

• Meridian
• McLaren Health Plan
• Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
• …and other Michigan Medicaid health plans

Networks change and can vary by county, so do not guess from a list — including this one. Book online or call (810) 206-1402 with the plan name on your card and we will confirm your coverage and benefits before you come in, at no charge.

What Medicaid typically covers for foot care

• Office visits for foot and ankle pain, injuries, and skin or nail problems
• Ingrown toenail treatment, including same-day procedures when needed
• Diabetic foot care — exams, ulcer and wound management, and qualifying routine nail care
• X-rays and diagnostic imaging in-office
• Medically necessary surgery when conservative care is not enough
• Custom orthotics in some cases, when medically necessary (prior authorization may be required)

Exact coverage, copays, and prior-authorization rules vary by plan — one more reason we check your benefits before your visit.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

When scheduling under Medicaid, bring your Medicaid card (physical or on your phone through the Michigan Medicaid app), a photo ID, and any referral documentation your plan requires. Some managed Medicaid plans require a primary care physician referral for specialist visits — check your plan documents or call our office and we’ll help you determine if a referral is needed.

Schedule a Medicaid Podiatry Appointment in Michigan

Call Balance Foot & Ankle at (810) 206-1402 to verify your Michigan Medicaid coverage and schedule an appointment. Our team handles insurance verification before your visit so there are no billing surprises. Same-week appointments are available at our southeast Michigan offices.

You do not have to call to be seen. Both offices publish their live calendars, so you can take an opening yourself:

→ See open times in Howell
→ See open times in Bloomfield Township

Pick New patient and then any open day on the calendar. Weekends are not clinic days, so if today shows nothing, look at the next few weekdays.

If you would rather write than call, use the form below — tell us which office is closer, what is bothering your foot, and any question you have about your Medicaid coverage.

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When to See a Podiatrist

If foot or ankle pain has been bothering you for more than a few weeks, home care alone may not be enough. Balance Foot & Ankle offers same-week appointments at our Howell and Bloomfield Township clinics — no referral needed in most cases. Bring your current shoes and a short list of symptoms and we’ll build you a treatment plan in one visit.

Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402  ·  Book online  ·  Offices in Howell & Bloomfield Township

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Visit Balance Foot & Ankle — Same-Day Appointments Available

Our podiatry team serves patients throughout Michigan including Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield Township. If you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, or a foot injury, we have same-day appointment availability.

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM

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.