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Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD

(1526 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Professional interests include: ACL injury, musculoskeletal problems, hip replacement, and more.

2112 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617

(630) 372-1100

Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Ascension and Suburban Orthopaedics.

Office Locations

1101 Perimeter Drive Suite 125
Schaumburg, IL 60173

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Ascension

1110 W Schick Road
Bartlett, IL 60103

(630) 372-1100

(630) 483-0852

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1600 N Randall Road Suite 110
Elgin, IL 60123

(630) 372-1100

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2112 S Michigan Avenue Suite B
Chicago, IL 60616

(630) 372-1100

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2112 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617

(630) 372-1100

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Advocate Health Care

800 Biesterfield Road Suite 565
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

(630) 372-1100

(630) 372-6230

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Some issues Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

manual therapy

In 2024, Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD had a list price for manual therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

manual therapy

In 2024, Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD performed more manual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

land-based therapeutic exercise

By Affordability:

therapeutic activities

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD performed more land-based therapeutic exercise procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for therapeutic activities that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	142
diagnostic evaluation	110
doctor visit	461
hip imaging	47
hospital care	12
injections	142
inpatient care	12
manual therapy	908
musculoskeletal imaging	47
rehabilitation	1519
spinal procedures	38
X-rays	85

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
diagnostic evaluation	52
doctor visit	557
hip imaging	52
injections	177
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	709
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	69
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	1125
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	98

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	17
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2014 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
diagnostic evaluation	42
doctor visit	451
hip imaging	32
hospital care	11
injections	116
inpatient care	11
manual therapy	453
musculoskeletal imaging	32
rehabilitation	750
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2015 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
diagnostic evaluation	37
doctor visit	424
hip imaging	31
injections	132
manual therapy	373
musculoskeletal imaging	31
rehabilitation	644
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	40
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
diagnostic evaluation	50
doctor visit	520
injections	155
manual therapy	424
musculoskeletal imaging	66
rehabilitation	716
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	113

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	26
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	176
doctor visit	592
injections	176
manual therapy	450
musculoskeletal imaging	39
rehabilitation	784
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	27
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
doctor visit	603
injections	243
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	327
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	683
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	94

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	17
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2019 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	197
doctor visit	651
injections	197
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
manual therapy	322
musculoskeletal imaging	88
reconstructive surgery	22
rehabilitation	558
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	135

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	19
Hispanic	26
Asian	22
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	15
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2020 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	352
injections	121
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	151
musculoskeletal imaging	73
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	276
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	92

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	330
injections	136
manual therapy	295
musculoskeletal imaging	95
rehabilitation	570
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	117

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	16
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2022 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
doctor visit	330
injections	110
manual therapy	377
musculoskeletal imaging	51
rehabilitation	678
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	21
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2023 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
doctor visit	392
injections	123
manual therapy	405
musculoskeletal imaging	28
rehabilitation	972
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	45

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL during 2024 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	216
injections	45
manual therapy	399
musculoskeletal imaging	17
rehabilitation	915
X-rays	17

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Schaumburg, IL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	144
diagnostic evaluation	58
doctor visit	452
hip imaging	40
hospital care	11
injections	144
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
manual therapy	430
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	52
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	783
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	83

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

**Gender**
Female	174
Male	132

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	239
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	79
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Insurance Information

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Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Tricare Select, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Tricare Select

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1526 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Schaumburg, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,457 Mako $1,989	MAKOplasty $1,009	ICONIX $161	Axsos $154	Navigator $79	Other $66
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,696 $1,696
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$575 Interventional Therapies $547	$28
ERMI LLC	$175 $175
DJO, LLC	$156 CMF OL1000 $125	CMF $31
Other	$1,861 Physio-Stim $174	Sports Medicine $106	Surgical Mgmt Therapy $90	MACI $87	GELSYN 3 $86	Other $1,317

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,818
Travel and Lodging	$2,994
Gift	$109

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Howard I. Freedberg, MD.

Pristine Surgical LLC

2024

$241,000.00

Physician Covered Recipient

Series AA Investment

Biography

Dr. Howard Freedberg's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine; he sees patients in Bartlett, IL, Elk Grove Village, IL, and Elgin, IL. Dr. Freedberg's patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: hip replacement, sports health, and knee reconstruction. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Freedberg attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago for medical school. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Freedberg's professional affiliations include Advocate Sherman Hospital, Ascension, and Endeavor Health.