Dr. Alexander Gordon, MD
Dr. Alexander Gordon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morton Grove, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Gordon has performed 118 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#21 in Illinois) and 85 hip replacements, for a combined total of 203 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Gordon performs well above average in knee (118 vs 51 avg), well above average in hip (85 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Gordon's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (118 cases) and hip replacements (85 cases).
Morton Grove is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Morton Grove area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Gordon extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 161 to 203 in the most recent data, a 26% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Gordon's 118 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Gordon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gordon's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 26% from 161 procedures in 2013 to 203 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 203 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gordon ranks #17 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gordon perform?
Dr. Gordon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (118 cases) and hip replacement (85 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gordon in Morton Grove?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Morton Grove in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Illinois surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gordon represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Gordon's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 203 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gordon's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gordon's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 161 procedures in 2013 to 203 in the most recent data, a 26% increase over 11 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 (118 cases), hip replacement (85 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 1.
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 1 (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). 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 203 Medicare procedures are above the Morton Grove average of 104. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Morton Grove.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein | 164 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ritesh Shah | 109 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Raab | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wayne Goldstein | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Keating | 35 | Hip, Knee |
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