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Dr. Karin Goodfriend, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Goodfriend, Physiatrist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Karin Goodfriend, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Goodfriend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goodfriend’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goodfriend’s office at (414) 805-7342.

    What languages does Dr. Goodfriend speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Goodfriend treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Goodfriend 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. Goodfriend. 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:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Mitochondrial Metabolism Disorder
    • Mitochondrial Disease
    • Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
    • Energy Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8840: Mitochondrial metabolism disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    What procedures does Dr. Goodfriend perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Goodfriend performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Goodfriend. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Goodfriend accept my insurance?

    Dr. Goodfriend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-7342 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Goodfriend accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Goodfriend in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BEST Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Health Payment System (HPS)

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Goodfriend's office located?

    Dr. Karin Goodfriend's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-7342

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    Dr. Karin Goodfriend's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Goodfriend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982929931.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goodfriend?

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

    What is Dr. Karin Goodfriend's specialty?

    Dr. Goodfriend is a Physiatrist near Milwaukee, WI. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Goodfriend to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karin Goodfriend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Goodfriend is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Karin Goodfriend accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Karin Goodfriend is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karin Goodfriend offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Goodfriend's office at (414) 805-7342 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karin Goodfriend?

    Please contact Dr. Goodfriend's office at (414) 805-7342 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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