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Dr. Howard Freedberg, MD

Dr. Howard Freedberg, MD

Bartlett, IL

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Freedberg, Orthopedic Surgeon in Bartlett, IL?

    Dr. Howard Freedberg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bartlett, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Freedberg graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Freedberg is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freedberg’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freedberg’s office at (630) 372-1100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Freedberg?

    Dr. Howard Freedberg, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Freedberg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bartlett, IL community, Dr. Freedberg is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Freedberg go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Freedberg board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Freedberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Freedberg speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Freedberg typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Freedberg 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. Freedberg. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Left Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Strained Rotator Cuff
    • Rotator Cuff Ligament Sprain
    • Shoulder Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Left Shoulder Tendon Sprain
    • Left Rotator Cuff Ligament Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S43421D: Sprain of right rotator cuff capsule, subsequent encounter
    • S43422D: Sprain of left rotator cuff capsule, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Ligament Sprain
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Lumbar Sprain
    • Back Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S335XXD: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Ligament Sprain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Cervical Spine Sprain
    • Strained Neck Ligament
    • Whiplash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S134XXD: Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83242D: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Patellar Chondromalacia
    • Runner's Knee
    • Anterior Knee Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Freedberg typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Freedberg 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. Freedberg. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Freedberg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freedberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 372-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freedberg accept in Bartlett, IL?

    Dr. Freedberg in Bartlett, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareGuard

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Freedberg's office located?

    Dr. Howard Freedberg's Primary Practice

    1110 W Schick Rd

    Bartlett, IL 60103

    (630) 372-1100

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    Dr. Howard Freedberg's Practice 2

    1555 Barrington Rd

    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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    Dr. Howard Freedberg's Practice 3

    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 565

    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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

    Dr. Freedberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467508846.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freedberg?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Freedberg's specialty?

    Dr. Freedberg is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Bartlett, IL.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is this Dr. Howard Freedberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Freedberg is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il), Advocate Sherman 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 Howard Freedberg accepting new patients in Bartlett, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Freedberg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Freedberg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freedberg's office at (630) 372-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Freedberg?

    Please contact Dr. Freedberg's office at (630) 372-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Freedberg have?

    Dr. Howard Freedberg is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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