Dr. Alexander Savage, MD
Contact & Location
708-923-4400
Orland Park, IL 60462
About Dr. Savage
Dr. Alexander Savage is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Orland Park, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Savage performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#110 in Illinois) and 18 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 62 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Savage performs near the state average in knee (44 vs 50), below the state average in hip (18 vs 39).
Dr. Savage's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (44 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Orland Park is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Orland Park area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Savage first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Savage's 44 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 32 procedures in 2023 and 62 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Savage Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Savage has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Savage
How does Dr. Savage's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Savage has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Savage ranks #133 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Savage perform?
Dr. Savage's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Savage in Orland Park?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Orland Park 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. Savage 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. Savage's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 62 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Savage perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Savage's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Savage affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Savage is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights.
How does Dr. Savage compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Orland Park?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Orland Park, Dr. Savage ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Savage is among the highest-volume surgeons in Orland Park.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Savage practices?
Palos Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights (2 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Orland Park, Illinois
Dr. Savage's 62 Medicare procedures are below the Orland Park average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Orland Park.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George Branovacki | 229 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Luis Redondo | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Liston | 37 | Knee |
| Dr. Robert Atkenson | 22 | Hip |
Patient Resources & Verification
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