Who is Dr. Freedman, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Drexel Hill, PA?
Dr. Kevin Freedman, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Drexel Hill, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Freedman completed his residency at Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Freedman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freedman’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freedman’s office at (267) 339-3558.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Freedman?
Dr. Kevin Freedman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist 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 Arthroscopic Surgery, Cartilage Damage & Transplant, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Knee Replacement, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Injuries, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Drexel Hill/PA 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?
Fellowship: Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
Residency: Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: A.B., Princeton University | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | M.S.C.E., University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Freedman board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kevin 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
What conditions does Dr. Freedman treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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 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:
Knee Ligament Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Sprains and Strains
Sprained Knee Ligament
Ligament Injury in Knee
ACL Sprain
ACL Injury
Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
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:
Torn Meniscus
Knee Joint Disorder
Cartilage Disorder
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Meniscus Tear
Knee Cartilage Tear
Meniscal Injury
Internal Knee Derangement
Knee Joint Problem
Knee Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
M2392: Unspecified internal derangement of left knee
M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
Also known as:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
Complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left 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:
S83232A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Swimmer's Shoulder
Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
Left Shoulder Pain
Right Shoulder Pain
Pain
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Sore Left Shoulder
Left Shoulder Ache
Left Shoulder Discomfort
Sore Right Shoulder
Right Shoulder Ache
Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25512: Pain in left shoulder
M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
Rotator Cuff Sprain
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Strained Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff Ligament Sprain
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Sprain
Shoulder sprain
Rotator cuff strain
Torn shoulder ligament
ICD-10 Codes:
S43421A: Sprain of right rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter
S43422A: Sprain of left rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter
Also known as:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Freedman perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, 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:
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
Endoscopy
Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
Knee Cartilage Shaving
Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
Knee chondroplasty
Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
Knee scope cartilage repair
Knee scope with meniscectomy
Arthroscopic knee surgery
Cartilage shaving knee
Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
Knee abrasion arthroplasty
Knee microfracture surgery
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
29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
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
29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
Also known as:
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
Endoscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
Subacromial Decompression
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Acromioplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
Biceps Tendon Reattachment
Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
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)
29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Knee Cartilage Implant (ACI)
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
ACI Knee Surgery
Cartilage Repair Knee
Knee Joint Cartilage Regeneration
CPT Codes:
27412: Autologous chondrocyte implantation, knee
Also known as:
Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
Triceps tendon repair surgery
Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Hamstring Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary
Also known as:
Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
Patellar fracture open reduction
Kneecap internal fixation
Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
Total Shoulder Replacement
Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Proximal Humeral Replacement
Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
Hardware Removal Surgery
Buried Implant Extraction
Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Closed Humeral Fracture Management
Arm Bone Break Treatment
CPT Codes:
23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
Also known as:
Patellar Tendon Repair
Knee Tendon Suture
Infrapatellar Tendon Reconstruction
Knee Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
27380: Suture of infrapatellar tendon; primary
Also known as:
Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
Thigh Nerve Block
Continuous Pain Relief Injection
CPT Codes:
64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Freedman accept my insurance?
Dr. Freedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (267) 339-3558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Freedman accept in Drexel Hill, PA?
Dr. Freedman in Drexel Hill, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Kevin Freedman an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Freedman 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. Freedman, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
Awards
Winner, AOA-Zimmer Annual Travel Award for USA Orthopaedic Residents
Winner, Resident/Fellow Research Award, Eastern Orthopaedic Associati
Merck Manual Award for Clinical Excellence,
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 1730140153.
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. Kevin Freedman's specialty?
Dr. Freedman is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Drexel Hill, PA.
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. Freedman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kevin Freedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Freedman is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital 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.
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Is Kevin Freedman accepting new patients in Drexel Hill, PA?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Freedman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Freedman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (267) 339-3558 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Freedman?
Please contact Dr. Freedman's office at (267) 339-3558 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Freedman have?
Dr. Kevin Freedman is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Other Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist Near Drexel Hill, PA
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