Dr. Alexander Tauchen, MD
Contact & Location
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Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Dr. Tauchen performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #63 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Tauchen
Dr. Alexander Tauchen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lincolnshire, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Tauchen performed 67 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#63 in Illinois) and 48 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 115 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Tauchen performs above the state average in knee (67 vs 50), above the state average in hip (48 vs 39).
Dr. Tauchen's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (67 cases) and hip replacements (48 cases).
Lincolnshire is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lincolnshire area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Tauchen extend back to 2016, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 46 to 115 in the most recent data, a 150% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Tauchen's 67 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 14 |
| 2017 | 29 | 32 |
| 2018 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 27 |
| 2020 | 46 | 23 |
| 2021 | 55 | 44 |
| 2022 | 32 | 31 |
| 2023 | 54 | 59 |
| 2024 | 48 | 67 |
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. Tauchen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tauchen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 150% from 46 procedures in 2016 to 115 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. Tauchen
How does Dr. Tauchen's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Tauchen has performed 115 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tauchen ranks #62 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tauchen perform?
Dr. Tauchen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases) and hip replacement (48 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tauchen in Lincolnshire?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Lincolnshire 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. Tauchen 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. Tauchen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 380 to 480 procedures against the 115 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. Tauchen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tauchen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 46 procedures in 2016 to 115 in the most recent data, a 150% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 115 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Tauchen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tauchen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases), hip replacement (48 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tauchen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tauchen is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook.
How does Dr. Tauchen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lincolnshire?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Lincolnshire, Dr. Tauchen ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Tauchen has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tauchen practices?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Endeavor Health Clinical Operations (5 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 Lincolnshire, Illinois
Dr. Tauchen's 115 Medicare procedures are above the Lincolnshire average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lincolnshire.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Junaid Makda | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hristo Piponov | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Neault | 21 | Shoulder |
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