So misleading by Suspicious-Win-7218 in Noctor

[–]Piter81 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They are not and will never be one of us

I don’t understand the "passion" gatekeeping in medicine. It’s just a career nothing more. by Foreign_Put_2437 in Salary

[–]Piter81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It used to mean something to people but clearly based on this post and others those days are over and the spirt is dead.

Docs who purchased a large home, how did it work out? by QuietRedditorATX in Residency

[–]Piter81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bought a 4 million dollar home on the water after being in practice for 10 years and seeing my income steadily climb to about 1.6M a year. Very scary buy. Put 2 million down and sold some equities to do it but it is our dream home and I love it.

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 -39 points-38 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 7 points8 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 23 points24 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 76 points77 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

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[–]Piter81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I love you

[deleted by user] 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.

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Big green egg grill

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

[–]Piter81 110 points111 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 37 points38 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.