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Dr. Nicholas Freedman, DO

Physiatrist

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Freedman, Physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Nicholas Freedman, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Freedman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freedman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freedman’s office at (215) 663-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Freedman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Freedman typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Freedman 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. Freedman. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Anorexia
    • Eating Disorder
    • Loss of appetite
    • Lack of desire to eat
    • Eating disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R630: Anorexia

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Freedman typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Freedman may include:

    Please contact Dr. Freedman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Freedman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 663-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freedman accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Freedman in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Freedman's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Freedman's Primary Practice

    3400 Civic Center Blvd # 2

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 663-6000

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    Einstein Anesthesia Assoc

    1200 W Tabor Rd

    Philadelphia, PA 19141

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    Dr. Nicholas Freedman's Practice 3

    5501 Old York Rd

    Phila, PA 19141

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

    Dr. Freedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861871345.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freedman?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Freedman's specialty?

    Dr. Freedman is a Physiatrist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Freedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Freedman is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Freedman accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Freedman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Freedman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (215) 663-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Freedman?

    Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (215) 663-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Freedman's office located?

    Dr. Freedman's offices are located in Philadelphia, PA and Phila, PA.