Quick answers
- Does Howard I. Freedberg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard I. Freedberg accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Howard I. Freedberg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 241 Original Medicare patients and 2,359 services for Howard I. Freedberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard I. Freedberg's NPI number?
- 1467508846. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Howard I. Freedberg, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 241 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,359 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)544 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)399 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)235 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)136 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)127 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Howard I. Freedberg works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard I. Freedberg at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Alexius Medical CenterHoffman Estates, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140290
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard I. Freedberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 Perimeter Dr, Suite 125Schaumburg, IL 60173 (630) 372‑1100
- 1110 W Schick RdBartlett, IL 60103 (630) 372‑1100
- 2112 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616 (630) 934‑1107
- 800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 437‑5500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard I. Freedberg as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suburban Orthopaedics Ltd18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Schaumburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Schaumburg, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Suburban Orthopaedics Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467508846 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians