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Dr. Nicole Friel, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Friel, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Nicole Friel, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Friel is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friel’s office at (412) 605-3262.

    What languages does Dr. Friel speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Friel treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Friel 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. Friel. 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:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Left Knee Instability
    • Right Knee Instability
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose left knee
    • Unstable left knee joint
    • Left knee hypermobility
    • Loose right knee
    • Unstable right knee joint
    • Right knee hypermobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25362: Other instability, left knee
    • M25361: Other instability, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Knee Instability
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Unstable Knee
    • Recurrent Knee Instability
    • Knee Giving Out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2352: Chronic instability of knee, left knee
    • M2351: Chronic instability of knee, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Joint Instability
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Shoulder Joint Looseness
    • Weak Right Shoulder Joint
    • Right Shoulder Hypermobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25311: Other instability, right shoulder

    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:

    • Left Shoulder Instability
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Loose left shoulder
    • Unstable left shoulder joint
    • Left shoulder hypermobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25312: Other instability, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Torn Meniscus
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Meniscus Tear
    • Knee Cartilage Tear
    • Meniscal Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83281D: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Kneecap and Thigh Bone Problems
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome', 'Runner's Knee
    • Anterior Knee Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M222X2: Patellofemoral disorders, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the lateral meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83282D: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
    • Bone Disease
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Familial osteochondritis dissecans
    • Knee OCD
    • Knee Cartilage Damage
    • Knee Bone Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M93262: Osteochondritis dissecans, left knee

    What procedures does Dr. Friel perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Friel 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. Friel. 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Tibial Tubercle Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Maquet procedure
    • Knee bone realignment surgery
    • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
    • Kneecap stabilization surgery
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection
    • Knee Scope with Lateral Release
    • Lateral Retinacular Release
    • Knee Patella Realignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
    • 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Knee Fracture Repair with Arthroscopy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Fracture Fixation
    • Knee Intercondylar Fracture Repair
    • Knee Tuberosity Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29851: Arthroscopically aided treatment of intercondylar spine(s) and/or tuberosity fracture(s) of the knee, with or without manipulation; with internal or external fixation (includes arthroscopy)

    Does Dr. Friel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Friel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 605-3262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Friel accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Friel in Sacramento, 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

    • Bon Ton Department Stores

    • California Water Service Group

    • Centene

    • City of Hartford

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthPlan Holdings

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Friel's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Friel's Primary Practice

    4860 Y St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (412) 605-3262

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    Dr. Nicole Friel's Practice 2

    2425 Stockton Blvd

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    Dr. Nicole Friel's Practice 3

    200 Lothrop St

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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

    Dr. Friel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962711861.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friel?

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

    What is Dr. Nicole Friel's specialty?

    Dr. Friel is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Friel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicole Friel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Friel is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Nicole Friel accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Friel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Friel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Friel's office at (412) 605-3262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicole Friel?

    Please contact Dr. Friel's office at (412) 605-3262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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