29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Freedman, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palm Desert, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Freedman completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Freedman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freedman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freedman’s office at (760) 342-8444.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Freedman?
Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Freedman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palm Desert/CA community, Dr. Freedman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Freedman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Orthopedic Surgery | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Freedman board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Freedman speak?
Dr. Freedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Freedman treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
- M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Ring Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
Also known as:
- Right Hand Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Right Hand Synovial Cyst
- Lump on Right Hand
- Right Hand Ganglion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67441: Ganglion, right hand
Also known as:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor of the Right Arm and Shoulder
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous right arm growth
- Benign right shoulder mass
- Non-malignant right upper limb tumor
- Benign growth in right arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2111: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67442: Ganglion, left hand
What procedures does Dr. Freedman perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Freedman 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
- 26125: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Also known as:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
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:
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
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. Freedman accept my insurance?
Dr. Freedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 342-8444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freedman accept in Palm Desert, CA?
Dr. Freedman in Palm Desert, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Freedman's office located?
Dr. Eric Freedman's Primary Practice
36951 Cook St Ste 102
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 342-8444
What is Dr. Freedman's NPI number?An 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 1417952797.
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. Eric Freedman's specialty?
Dr. Freedman is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Palm Desert, CA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Freedman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Freedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Freedman is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Eric Freedman accepting new patients in Palm Desert, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Freedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Freedman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (760) 342-8444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Freedman?
Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (760) 342-8444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Freedman have?
Dr. Eric Freedman is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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