Dr. Arif Ali, M.D.
Contact & Location
847-866-7846
Skokie, IL 60076
Dr. Ali performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #27 of 80 ranked shoulder surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Ali
Practice. Dr. Arif Ali is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Park Ridge, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 29 shoulder replacements, 20 knee replacements, and 17 hip replacements, 66 procedures in all. That is #27 in Illinois for shoulder replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 66, up 247%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Park Ridge has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 31 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 44 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 12 | 22 |
| 2023 | 15 | 21 | 19 |
| 2024 | 17 | 20 | 29 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 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. Ali Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ali's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 247% from 19 procedures in 2013 to 66 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 66 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ali ranks #125 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ali perform?
Dr. Ali performs all three major joint replacement procedures: shoulder replacement (29 cases), knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Ali's practice located?
Dr. Ali's current practice address is in Skokie, IL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Ali's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Park Ridge, Illinois.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ali 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Ali's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 66 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. Ali's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ali's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2013 to 66 in the most recent data, a 247% increase over 12 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 shoulder replacement (29 cases), knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (17 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, Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.
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 (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 66 Medicare procedures are above the Park Ridge average of 64. 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 | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian McCall | 72 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Bresch | 33 | Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Mahr | 15 | Hip |
Patient Resources & Verification
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