Dr. Arif Ali, M.D.
Dr. Arif Ali is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Park Ridge, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Ali has completed 21 knee replacements (#196 in Illinois), 19 shoulder replacements, and 15 hip replacements, totaling 55 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Ali performs below average in knee (21 vs 51 avg), below average in shoulder (19 vs 28 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Ali performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (21 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (19) and hip replacements (15).
Park Ridge is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Park Ridge area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Ali extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 19 to 55 in the most recent data, a 189% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Ali's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Ali Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ali's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 189% from 19 procedures in 2013 to 55 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. Ali
How does Dr. Ali's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Ali has performed 55 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Illinois average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Ali ranks #147 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ali perform?
Dr. Ali performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (21 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ali in Park Ridge?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Park Ridge 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. Ali 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. Ali's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 55 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Ali's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ali's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2013 to 55 in the most recent data, a 189% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 72 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Ali perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ali's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Ali among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ali affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ali is affiliated with Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital 1, Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston.
How does Dr. Ali compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Park Ridge?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Park Ridge, Dr. Ali ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Park Ridge has 122 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ali practices?
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations (5 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); 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 Park Ridge, Illinois
Dr. Ali's 55 Medicare procedures are below the Park Ridge average of 66. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Park Ridge.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Lyon | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Hayek | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian McCall | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Bresch | 45 | Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Mahr | 33 | Hip, Knee |
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