Dr. Michael Durkin, M.D.
Contact & Location
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Dr. Michael Durkin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hinsdale, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Durkin has performed 46 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#106 in Illinois) and 26 hip replacements, for a combined total of 72 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Durkin performs near average in knee (46 vs 50 avg), below average in hip (26 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Durkin's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (46 cases) and hip replacements (26 cases).
Dr. Durkin is the only orthopedic surgeon in Hinsdale represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Durkin extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 38 to 72 in the most recent data, a 89% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Durkin's 46 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Durkin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Durkin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 89% from 38 procedures in 2013 to 72 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Durkin
How does Dr. Durkin's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Durkin has performed 72 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Durkin ranks #114 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Durkin perform?
Dr. Durkin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Durkin's practice located?
Dr. Durkin practices in Hinsdale, Illinois. The office is located at 550 W Ogden Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Durkin for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Durkin 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. Durkin's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 72 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Durkin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Durkin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2013 to 72 in the most recent data, a 89% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 106 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Durkin perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Durkin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Durkin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Durkin is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Durkin practices?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale (4 out of 5 CMS stars); Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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