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Dr. Michael Freeman, MD

Bakersfield, CA

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    Who is Dr. Freeman, Plastic Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Michael Freeman, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Freeman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freeman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freeman’s office at (661) 326-2281.

    Is Dr. Freeman board certified in Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Freeman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Freeman speak?

    Dr. Freeman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Freeman treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Freeman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Freeman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Localized Fat Deposits
    • Obesity
    • Excess Fat in Specific Areas
    • Lipodystrophy
    • Regional Adiposity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E65: Localized adiposity

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Skin Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dermatologic surgery recovery
    • Skin graft aftercare
    • Subcutaneous tissue post-op care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48817: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Panniculitis
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Fat layer inflammation
    • Subcutaneous fat disorder
    • Skin nodule inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M793: Panniculitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Broken Jaw
    • Fractures
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Mandible Fracture
    • Fractured Lower Jaw
    • Jawbone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S02609A: Fracture of mandible, unspecified, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Loose Skin Folds
    • Skin Condition
    • Excess Skin
    • Skin Redundancy
    • Sagging Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Breast implant hardening
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Capsular contracture
    • Breast implant scar tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Which procedures does Dr. Freeman perform as a Plastic Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Freeman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Freeman's office.

    Does Dr. Freeman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 326-2281 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freeman accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Freeman in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Freeman's office located?

    Dr. Michael Freeman's Primary Practice

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

    (661) 326-2281

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    Dr. Michael Freeman's Practice 2

    2701 Chester Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

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    Dr. Michael Freeman's Practice 3

    2603 H St

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

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    What is Dr. Freeman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Freeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770789448.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freeman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Freeman

    What is Dr. Michael Freeman's specialty?

    Dr. Freeman is a Plastic Surgeon near Bakersfield, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Freeman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Freeman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Freeman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kern Medical - Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Michael Freeman accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Freeman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Freeman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freeman's office at (661) 326-2281 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Freeman?

    Please contact Dr. Freeman's office at (661) 326-2281 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Freeman have?

    Dr. Michael Freeman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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