Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fraipont, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Michael Fraipont, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fraipont graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Fraipont is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fraipont’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fraipont’s office at (626) 795-8051.
Where did Dr. Fraipont go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery | Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Fraipont board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fraipont, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Fraipont speak?
Dr. Fraipont and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fraipont treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fraipont 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. Fraipont. 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:
- 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 Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- 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
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Right Lower Leg
- Tendonitis in the Left Lower Leg
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65861: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right lower leg
- M65862: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left lower leg
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Tendon Disorder
- Left Shoulder Tendon Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Tendonitis
- Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Right Shoulder Tendon Injury
- Left Shoulder Tendonitis
- Left Shoulder Tendinopathy
- Left Shoulder Tendon Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67813: Other specified disorders of tendon, right shoulder
- M67814: Other specified disorders of tendon, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- 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:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does Dr. Fraipont perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fraipont 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. Fraipont. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
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
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 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)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Long Leg Cast Brace Application
- Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO)
- Long Leg Brace
- Leg Cast with Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29358: Application of long leg cast brace
Also known as:
- Shoulder Spica Cast Application
- Shoulder Body Cast
- Spica Cast for Shoulder
- Arm and Body Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29055: Application, cast; shoulder spica
Also known as:
- Shoulder Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder scope surgery
- Partial synovectomy shoulder
- Shoulder joint lining removal
CPT Codes:
- 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial
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
Does Dr. Fraipont accept my insurance?
Dr. Fraipont accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-8051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fraipont accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Fraipont in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Fraipont's office located?
Dr. Michael Fraipont's Primary Practice
800 S Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-8051
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Michael Fraipont an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fraipont has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fraipont, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Fraipont's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fraipont's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164418893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fraipont?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fraipont
What is Dr. Michael Fraipont's specialty?
Dr. Fraipont is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Pasadena, CA. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Fraipont to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Fraipont affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fraipont is affiliated with Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare 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 Fraipont accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fraipont is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fraipont offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fraipont's office at (626) 795-8051 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fraipont?
Please contact Dr. Fraipont's office at (626) 795-8051 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Fraipont have?
Dr. Michael Fraipont is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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