STATEMENT OF CERTIFYING PHYSICIAN
FOR THERAPEUTIC FOOTWEAR
Patient:_______________________________________________________________
Medicare #:__________________________________
I certify that all of the following statements are true:
- This patient has diabetes mellitus-ICD-9 code: ________(250.0-250.91)
- This patient has one or more of the following conditions (circle all that apply):
- History of partial or complete amputation of the foot.
- History of previous ulceration.
- History of pre-ulcerative callus.
- Peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation.
- Foot deformity.
- Poor Circulation.
- I am treating this patient under a comprehensive plan of care for his/her diabetes.
- This patient needs special shoes and/or inserts because of his/her diabetes.
Physician Signature:__________________________________Date Signed:___________
Physician name (printed):______________________________ UPIN #______________
Physician address:_________________________________________________________
Physician telephone number:______________________________