31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fredericson, Physiatrist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Michael Fredericson, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Fredericson completed his residency at Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fredericson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fredericson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fredericson’s office at (650) 723-5643.
Where did Dr. Fredericson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: SOAR CA | SOAR, Menlo Park, CA Sports & Spine Medicine
Residency: Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Fredericson board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fredericson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 1993
What languages does Dr. Fredericson speak?
Dr. Fredericson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fredericson typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fredericson 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. Fredericson. 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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Fredericson typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Fredericson 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. Fredericson. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Fredericson accept my insurance?
Dr. Fredericson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-5643 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fredericson accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Fredericson in Redwood City, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fredericson's office located?
Dr. Michael Fredericson's Primary Practice
420 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 723-5643
Recognitions
Awards
Best Doctors Corporation
America s Top Physicians, Consumers Research Council of America
Resident Research Award, Stanford PM&R Residency
Faculty Mentor
American Academy of PM&R
Best Musculoskeletal Research Award
Sports & Occupational Rehabiliation (PASSOR) Career Achievement Award
Physiatric Assoc of Spine
Jerome Gersten, MD, Memorial Lectureship,
University of Colorado Department of PM&R
Who's Who in Medicine in America & Who's Who in America, Marquis
4th Annual Avalon Cole Lectureship,
University of Virginia, Running Medicine Conference
Kessler Institute and Univ of Med, New Jersey Med School
Excellence in Musculoskeletal Med Award
Member (1st PM&R Physician), International Patellofemoral Study Group
Head Physician, IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics, USA Tra
Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program
Jose C. Montero MD
Certificate of Meritorious Service, USA Track & Field, Sports Medicin
American College of Sports Medicine
Fellow
Physiatric Association of Spine, Occupational, and Sports Rehabilitat
Research Award
North American Spine Society
Outstanding Paper Award
President, AAPM&R, Sports Medicine Interest Group
Stanford PM&R Residency Program
Excellence in Teaching Award
Highest Rated Lecture, The American Back Society Annual Meeting
Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa, National Collegiate Honor Society
Harvard University Department of PM&R
Visiting Professorship
Humanitarian Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program
James D. Thompson MD
Publications
On the Horizon: Defining the Future of Sports Medicine and the Role of the Physiatrist
, 2012
Influence of Sports Participation on Bone Health in the Young Athlete: A Review of the Literature
, 2011
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
, 2010
Platelet-rich plasma compared with corticosteroid injection for chronic lateral elbow tendinosis.
, 2009
Epidemiology and aetiology of marathon running injuries
, 2007
Stress fractures in athletes.
, 2006
Effects of ball sports on future risk of stress fracture in runners
, 2005
High hamstring tendinopathy in rummers - Meeting the challenges of diagnosis, treatment
, 2005
Core Stabilization Training for Middle- and Long-Distance Runners
, 2005
Iliotibial band syndrome in runners - Innovations in treatment
, 2005
Hip abductor weakness in distance runners with iliotibial band syndrome
, 2000
A comprehensive review of running injuries.
, 1999
Identifying sex-specific risk factors for stress fractures in adolescent runners.
, 2013
Update on stress fractures in female athletes: epidemiology, treatment, and prevention.
, 2013
Patellar maltracking is prevalent among patellofemoral pain subjects with patella alta
, 2013
Comparison of MRI and 18F-F PET/CT in patients with patellofemoral pain
, 2012
Use of an Antigravity Treadmill for Rehabilitation of a Pelvic Stress Injury
, 2012
Patellar tilt correlates with vastus lateralis
, 2012
It is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of disability in older persons
, 2012
Neuromuscular Prehabilitation to Prevent Osteoarthritis After a Traumatic Joint Injury
, 2012
Patients with patellofemoral pain exhibit elevated bone metabolic activity at the patellofemoral
, 2012
Evaluation of the Athlete With Buttock Pain
, 2012
Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Soft Tissue and Biomechanical Factors in Evaluation and Treatment
, 2011
Reliability and Accuracy of a Video Alysis Protocol to Assess Core Ability
, 2011
Differences in Patellofemoral Kinematics between Weight-Bearing
, 2011
Patellar Maltracking Correlates With Vastus Medialis Activation Delay
, 2011
Comparison of Quadriceps Angle Measurements Using Short-Arm and Long-Arm Goniometers
, 2011
Overuse Injuries in High School Runners: Lifetime Prevalence and Prevention Strategies
, 2011
Femoral Stress Fractures
New Developments in Magnetic Resonce Imaging Techniques For Shoulder Instability in Athletes
, 2011
Imaging and Musculoskeletal Modeling to Investigate the Mechanical Aetiology of Patellofemoral Pain
Lower Quarter Injury Prevention in Running Sports
Illiotibial Band Syndrome
The Knee
Evaluating the relationship of calcium
, 2010
High Hamstring Tendinopathy
, 2010
Patellofemoral pain: is there a role for orthoses?
, 2010
Basic Appearance of Ultrasound Structures and Pitfalls
, 2010
Femur Rotation and Patellofemoral Joint Kinematics
, 2010
Electronic web-based surveys: an effective and emerging tool in research.
, 2010
Thoracic outlet syndrome.
, 2010
Adhesive Capsulitis: A New Magement Protocol to Improve Passive Range of Motion
, 2009
Dymic Ultrasound to Diagnose Subluxating Biceps Femoris Tendon over the Fibular Head: A Case Report
, 2009
Changes in posterior lumbar disk contour abnormality with flexion
, 2009
Knee muscle forces during walking and running in patellofemoral pain patients and pain
, 2009
Using Real-Time MRI to Quantify Altered Joint Kinematics in Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain
, 2009
Magnetic resonce imaging abnormalities in the shoulder
, 2009
Cochrane Review: Theraputic ultrasound for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome
The Influence of Femoral Interl
, 2008
Feasibility of using real-time MRI to measure joint kinematics in 1.5T and open-bore 0.5T systems
, 2008
Introduction to diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound - Part 2: Examition of the lower limb
, 2008
Stress Injury at the Femoral Lesser Trochanter in Distance Runners.
, 2008
The Effect of a Single Session of Posterior to Anterior Spil Mobilization on Pain Response
, 2008
Do Capacitively Coupled Electric Fields Accelerate Tibial Stress Fracture Healing? A R
, 2008
Rheumatic Diseases Presenting as Sports-Related Injuries
, 2008
Intertester Reliability and Validity of Manual Spil Segmental Motion Testing.
, 2008
Patellofemoral Pain; In
Rheumatic diseases that mimic sports-related injuries.
Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Core Stability Exercise Principles
, 2008
iliotibial band syndrome; In
Rotator Cuff Injuries; In
Regiol bone mineral density in male athletes: a comparison of soccer players, runners and controls
, 2007
Sacral stress fractures
, 2007
Segmental Lumbar Mobility in Individuals with Central Low Back Pain
, 2007
Current Evidence and Clinical Application of Knee Braces.
, 2007
Is cartilage thickness different in young subjects with and without patellofemoral pain?
, 2006
Synovial chondromatosis in an elite cyclist: A case report
, 2006
The Evaluation of Patellofemoral Pain in the Clinic
, 2006
Practical magement of lliotibial band friction syndrome in runners
, 2006
Injury to the deep motor branch of the ulr nerve during hook of hamate excision
, 2006
Physical examition and patellofemoral pain syndrome
, 2006
An intervention program to reduce hamstring injuries.
, 2005
Normalization of bone density in a previously amenorrheic runner with osteoporosis
, 2005
MRI findings of femoral diaphyseal stress injuries in athletes
, 2005
Stress Fractures, In
Normalization of bone density in a previously amenorrheic runner with osteoporosis.
, 2005
Lower extremity stress fractures In
Spectrum of MRI findings in femoral diaphyseal stress injuries
, 2005
Muscular Balance, Core Stability, and Injury Prevention for Middle- and Long-Distance Runners.
, 2005
Asymptomatic tibial stress reactions: MRI detection and clinical follow-up in distance runners
, 2004
Disabling foot cramping in a runner secondary to paramyotonia congenita: A case report
, 2004
Intermittent normbaric hypoxia does not alter performance or erythropoietic markers
, 2004
Femoral Diaphyseal Stress Fractures
Spine pain: Aquatic rehabilitation strategies. In
Patellofemoral kinematics during weight-bearing
, 2003
Differential diagnosis of leg pain in the athlete
, 2003
Sacral stress fractures - Tracking down nonspecific pain in distance runners
, 2003
Swimming biomechanics and injury prevention - New stroke techniques and medical considerations
, 2003
The effect of axial loading and spine position on intervertebral disc hydration
, 2003
An Unusual Cause of Ischemic Claudication.
, 2003
Foot pain in a runner.
, 2003
Swimming biomechanics and injury prevention.
, 2003
Lumbar spine disc heights and curvature: Upright posture vs. supine compression harness.
, 2003
Stronger shoulders for swimmers
, 2003
Quantitative alysis of the relative effectiveness of 3 iliotibial band stretches
, 2002
Sacroiliac joint pain syndrome in active patients: A look behind the pain.
, 2002
Utilization of medical acupuncture at the Stanford Complementary Medicine Clinic
, 2002
Practical magement of patellofemoral pain
, 2002
Lateral planter nerve entrapment in a competitive gymst
, 2001
Medical acupuncture for the treatment of non-radicular low back pain
, 2001
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome In
Peripatellar Pathologies In
Changes in posterior disc bulging
, 2001
Quick solutions for iliotibial band syndrome
, 2000
The differential diagnosis of heel pain in athletes.
, 2000
Quick solutions for iliotibial band syndrome
, 2000
Imaging: MR imaging spots runners' overuse injuries.
, 2000
MR imaging of stress reactions, muscle injuries, and other overuse injuries in runners.
, 1999
Shoulder MRI after impingement test injection
, 1998
Stress fractures in athletes
, 1997
Sacral stress fractures in long-distance runners
, 1997
Common injuries in runners: diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention
, 1996
TIBIAL STRESS REACTION IN RUNNERS
, 1995
Patellofemoral pain in runners.
, 1995
Diagnosing tibial stress injuries in athletes.
, 1995
Mediation of skin temperature biofeedback effects in children.
, 1983
What is Dr. Fredericson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fredericson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760538110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fredericson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fredericson
What is Dr. Michael Fredericson's specialty?
Dr. Fredericson is a Physiatrist near Redwood City, CA.
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 this Dr. Michael Fredericson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fredericson is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michael Fredericson accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fredericson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fredericson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fredericson's office at (650) 723-5643 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fredericson?
Please contact Dr. Fredericson's office at (650) 723-5643 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Fredericson have?
Dr. Michael Fredericson is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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