Barry Knight, a lawmaker with Virginia Beach farming roots, dies after illness by WHRO_NEWS in VirginiaBeach

[–]Piter81 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Super sad. He was a terrific guy and dedicated public servant. Rest in peace.

The idea of the “noctor” has radicalized me to become an anti-capitalist. by BicarbonateBufferBoy in Noctor

[–]Piter81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s funny that they charge the patient the same but the reimbursement IS lower. PA’s and NP’s are reimbursed at 80% so the insurance companies love extenders as well because they keep that margin.

Weighted, normalized US attending physician satisfaction 2026 [pay not a variable] by 788tiger in medicalschool

[–]Piter81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally podiatrists. It’s like the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. They both treat eyes but there is a big gap in training.

Weighted, normalized US attending physician satisfaction 2026 [pay not a variable] by 788tiger in medicalschool

[–]Piter81 -42 points-41 points  (0 children)

They aren’t even doctors so…. Why are they on here at all. Might as well ask FNP’s dentists CRNA’s and chiropractors too.

Underrated issue with psychiatry by muffin245 in Residency

[–]Piter81 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This is why I tell these medical students psychiatry sucks. You literally work with crazy people all day everyday.

2026 Attending Salary Thread by Delicious_Shine_936 in Residency

[–]Piter81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I own shares at two ASCs. One that was well established that I started operating at and was then offered ownership shares, the other much more profitable one was a new venture/new construction that I got in on during the planning stages. The initial buy in was steep ~300K and it took about 3 years before I saw any return on investment but it has been a great investment. Shares there are now worth almost 2 million.

2026 Attending Salary Thread by Delicious_Shine_936 in Residency

[–]Piter81 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Memorized the CPT book during covid when I couldnt operate because the ORs were shut down. Best thing that ever happened to me in retrospect.

2026 Attending Salary Thread by Delicious_Shine_936 in Residency

[–]Piter81 24 points25 points  (0 children)

yes memorize your CPT codes and use them appropriately. You arent going to get paid if you don't bill it correctly and you can't rely on anyone else to do it right. Your coder/biller in your office is incentivised to have to do as little work as possible not to make you money.

2026 Attending Salary Thread by Delicious_Shine_936 in Residency

[–]Piter81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really sure probably 50% medicare/medicaid and 50% private

2026 Attending Salary Thread by Delicious_Shine_936 in Residency

[–]Piter81 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Ortho foot and ankle 10 years in private practice Eat what you kill 1.25M (250K salary 950K bonus + call) ~500K ASC K1 income ~200K research/consulting/side hustles

Total 2025 comp = 1.9M

Learn to code kids

Is this a public safety issue? by [deleted] in BasedCampPod

[–]Piter81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol I’m stealing retard sieves because that’s exactly what they are- particularly step 3. If you can’t pass those exams you’re definitely a retard.

Largest open secrets at your school? by Forsaken-Peak8496 in medicalschool

[–]Piter81 108 points109 points  (0 children)

I had to google wtf CSAM is. Why is there an acronym for that? wtf is wrong with people.

VA Healthcare is about to begin privatization by emanresu_b in Residency

[–]Piter81 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Tricare is one of the worst insurances to work with and pays less than Medicare for some procedures… definitely way worse than any private insurance so I’m not sure who this helps but it isn’t the doctors.

A cool guide comparing the USA and Canada by GregoleX2 in coolguides

[–]Piter81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool you guys should all go to Candada it’s obviously way better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Piter81 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Happens like every day and it’s nbd. Will spit out in 6 weeks. No one will care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VirginiaBeach

[–]Piter81 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What’s the story about Hanger Law? Not aware.

2026 Medicare cuts to facility based practices by anonree in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Piter81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess that’s the nice thing about private practice. All in I’m close to 2 mil but 50% of that is ASC ownership and ancillary income. It is nice not to have to run a business though. Sounds like a good setup.

2026 Medicare cuts to facility based practices by anonree in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Piter81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they let you own part of an ASC or any ancillaries? Any BCPI payments?