Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Friel, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
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 an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Friel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
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
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Friel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
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)
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
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Centene Corporation
CommonSpirit Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Friel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Friel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Friel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Friel's NPI number?A 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