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Dr. Michael Frierson, MD

Dr. Michael Frierson, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Frierson, Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Michael Frierson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Frierson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Frierson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frierson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frierson’s office.

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

    • Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Loyola University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Michigan Medical School

    Is Dr. Frierson board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Frierson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Frierson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Frierson treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Frierson 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. Frierson. 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:

    • Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Scoliosis of unknown cause
    • Primary scoliosis
    • Unspecified idiopathic scoliosis
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4120: Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified
    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Foot Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Foot Deformities
    • Foot Malformations at Birth
    • Deformed Feet at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Broken left upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Displaced left supracondylar humerus fracture
    • Left elbow fracture
    • Broken arm bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Frierson perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Frierson 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. Frierson. 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:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
    • Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
    • Clubfoot Correction with Cast
    • Serial Casting for Clubfoot

    CPT Codes:

    • 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg

    Also known as:

    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    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:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
    • Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
    • Posterior Spine Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Fracture Pinning
    • Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
    • Distal radius fracture repair
    • Epiphyseal separation fixation
    • Wrist bone pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
    • Vertebral Osteotomy
    • Spine Reshaping Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Frierson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Frierson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Frierson accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Frierson in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Ascension Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • MedImpact

    • Molex

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Frierson's office located?

    Dr. Michael Frierson's Primary Practice

    7301 Hennessy Blvd Ste 200

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    Dr. Michael Frierson's Practice 2

    16158 Airline Hwy Ste 73

    Prairieville, LA 70769

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    Dr. Michael Frierson's Practice 3

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 1

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

    Dr. Frierson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164410569.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frierson?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Frierson's specialty?

    Dr. Frierson is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Frierson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Frierson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Frierson is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Woman's Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical 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 Michael Frierson accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Frierson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Frierson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Frierson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Frierson?

    Please contact Dr. Frierson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Frierson have?

    Dr. Michael Frierson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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