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Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund, MD

Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nelsen-Freund typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • 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

    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

    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

    What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Nelsen-Freund typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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

    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 government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • 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 Rm 4041

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-7400

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    Dept Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund's Practice 3

    W180N8085 Town Hall Rd Ste 301

    Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

    What is Dr. Nelsen-Freund's NPI number?A 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 an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI.

    What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is 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, Fort Memorial 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

    When to see an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund?

    Please contact Dr. Nelsen-Freund's office at (414) 805-7400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nelsen-Freund's office located?

    Dr. Nelsen-Freund's offices are located in Milwaukee, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund have?

    Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.