Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund, MD
Milwaukee, WI
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelsen-Freund, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Nelsen-Freund graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at UNC Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Nelsen-Freund is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelsen-Freund’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelsen-Freund’s office at (414) 805-7400.
Where did Dr. Nelsen-Freund go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Total Joint Replacement - Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center - Chicago, IL | Orthopaedic Research - University of North Carolina Hospitals - Chapel Hill
Residency: UNC Hospitals | University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: New Jersey College of Dentistry
Is Dr. Nelsen-Freund board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Nelsen-Freund speak?
Dr. Nelsen-Freund and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nelsen-Freund treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nelsen-Freund 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. Nelsen-Freund. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
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:
- 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 Artificial Knee Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Having Artificial Knee Joints (Both Knees)
- Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Right hip replacement
- Right hip prosthesis
- Artificial right hip
- Bilateral knee replacement
- Both knee prostheses
- Double knee replacement
- Left hip replacement
- Left hip prosthesis
- Artificial left hip
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
- Z96653: Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateral
- Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
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:
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
What procedures does Dr. Nelsen-Freund perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nelsen-Freund 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. Nelsen-Freund. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Medial Knee Replacement
- Lateral Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
- 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Arthroplasty Revision
- Failed Knee Replacement Surgery
- Knee Implant Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. Nelsen-Freund accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelsen-Freund accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelsen-Freund accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Nelsen-Freund in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Network Health
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Nelsen-Freund's office located?
Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund's Primary Practice
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-7400
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Nelsen-Freund's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nelsen-Freund's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831141506.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelsen-Freund?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelsen-Freund
What is Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund's specialty?
Dr. Nelsen-Freund is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Nelsen-Freund to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelsen-Freund is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Froedtert West Bend 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 Edward Nelsen-Freund accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelsen-Freund's office at (414) 805-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Nelsen-Freund?
Please contact Dr. Nelsen-Freund's office at (414) 805-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund have?
Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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