Dr. Alexander Michalow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Alexander Michalow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bradley, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Michalow performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#187 in Illinois) and 20 hip replacements (#123 in Illinois), for a combined total of 42 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
22 verified cases
#187 in Illinois
Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#123 in Illinois

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Michalow

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Michalow, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

Preparing for Surgery?

Browse recommended recovery products for knee replacement

View Recovery Products

Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 815-928-8050
400 S Kennedy Dr
Bradley, IL 60915
NPI: 1891703609
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.