Dr. Michael Freehill, M.D.
Contact & Location
651-968-5201
Plymouth, MN 55446
Dr. Freehill performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #8 of 42 ranked shoulder surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Freehill
Practice. Dr. Michael Freehill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Plymouth, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 33 shoulder replacements. That is #8 in Minnesota for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 33, up 74%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 33 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Freehill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Freehill's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 74% from 19 procedures in 2013 to 33 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Freehill
How does Dr. Freehill's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Freehill has performed 33 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 43 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Freehill ranks #99 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Freehill perform?
Dr. Freehill's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 33 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Freehill with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Freehill ranks #8 in Minnesota for shoulder replacement with 33 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 187 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Freehill's practice located?
Dr. Freehill practices in Plymouth, Minnesota. The office is located at 15700 37th Ave N Ste 150, Plymouth, MN 55446. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Freehill for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Freehill represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Freehill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 33 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Freehill's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Freehill's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2013 to 33 in the most recent data, a 74% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Freehill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Freehill is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Freehill practices?
Abbott Northwestern Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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