Dr. Alexander Gordon, M.D.
Contact & Location
847-866-7846
Skokie, IL 60076
Dr. Gordon performs more knee replacement procedures than 95% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #12 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Gordon
Practice. Dr. Alexander Gordon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morton Grove, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 125 knee replacements and 121 hip replacements, 246 procedures in all. That is #12 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 161 procedures a year to 246, up 53%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 125 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Morton Grove has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 85 | 76 |
| 2014 | 90 | 79 |
| 2015 | 120 | 72 |
| 2016 | 123 | 120 |
| 2017 | 153 | 114 |
| 2018 | 140 | 124 |
| 2019 | 161 | 102 |
| 2020 | 115 | 98 |
| 2021 | 133 | 108 |
| 2022 | 103 | 112 |
| 2023 | 85 | 118 |
| 2024 | 121 | 125 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Gordon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gordon's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 53% from 161 procedures in 2013 to 246 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gordon
How does Dr. Gordon's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Gordon has performed 246 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gordon ranks #6 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gordon perform?
Dr. Gordon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (125 cases) and hip replacement (121 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Gordon with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Gordon ranks #12 in Illinois for knee replacement with 125 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 316 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Gordon's practice located?
Dr. Gordon's current practice address is in Skokie, IL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Gordon's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Morton Grove, Illinois.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gordon 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Gordon's total volume across all insurers at roughly 810 to 1,030 procedures against the 246 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. Gordon's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gordon's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 161 procedures in 2013 to 246 in the most recent data, a 53% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 267 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Gordon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gordon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (125 cases), hip replacement (121 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gordon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gordon is affiliated with Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Northwest Community Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
How does Dr. Gordon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Morton Grove?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Morton Grove, Dr. Gordon ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Gordon has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gordon practices?
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Northwest Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Swedish Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Morton Grove, Illinois
Dr. Gordon's 246 Medicare procedures are above the Morton Grove average of 130. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Morton Grove.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein | 186 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Keating | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ritesh Shah | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Raab | 72 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wayne Goldstein | 40 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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