EFTHYMIOS GKOTSOULIAS, DPM – NPI #1346506631
Podiatrist

Reviews for EFTHYMIOS GKOTSOULIAS

• 08/08/2025

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  Review for EFTHYMIOS GKOTSOULIAS

  On March 3, 2025, I had an appointment with Dr. Gkotsoulias Efthymios to address an open blister wound on my right pinky toe, which had occurred as a result of my running activities. During the consultation, Dr. Gkotsoulias informed me that there was no specific treatment available, other than recommending that I utilize a compression bandage. I found it perplexing that he chose to discuss the issues of other patients during my appointment.
  
  Subsequently, I changed my brand of socks multiple times, which ultimately resolved the blister issue. However, three weeks later, I received a bill totaling $214.34 for the paring and cutting of a benign hyperkeratotic lesion, a procedure that I had not undergone. My Co-payment was $196.46
  
  Upon receiving the bill, I promptly contacted the office manager, Mike, who assured me he would investigate the matter. After three weeks, I followed up with Mike, who indicated that he would adjust the bill, but that this process would take additional time. Two weeks later, I reached out to Mark again and was informed that he would attempt to address the issue and would return my call.
  
  Several weeks later, Mike communicated to me that he was unable to make any adjustments to the bill, as the main office had declined to take any action. He further remarked on the situation by asking, "Why make a big deal over $214.34?" I consider this matter to be indicative of fraudulent billing practices.
  
  This situation is not novel; it highlights a recurring issue of physicians engaging in fraudulent practices by generating false charges. On June 26, 2025, two podiatric doctors in The Woodlands were indicted for submitting $45 million in fraudulent billing to Medicare. The article is in the Houston Chronicle
  
  My concern regarding Dr. Gkotsoulias does not primarily involve the monetary amount at stake; rather, it pertains to the unethical nature of exploiting patients through small, deceptive charges.

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