Dr. Sarkis Bedikian, D.O.
Contact & Location
708-237-7200
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Mokena, IL 60448
Dr. Bedikian performs more knee replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #104 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Bedikian
Practice. Dr. Sarkis Bedikian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palos Hills, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements and 22 hip replacements, 68 procedures in all. That is #104 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 68, up 467%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Palos Hills has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 19 | 30 |
| 2018 | 16 | 36 |
| 2019 | 29 | 42 |
| 2020 | 20 | 42 |
| 2021 | 27 | 46 |
| 2022 | 25 | 39 |
| 2023 | 35 | 52 |
| 2024 | 22 | 46 |
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. Bedikian Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bedikian's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 467% from 12 procedures in 2015 to 68 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bedikian
How does Dr. Bedikian's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Bedikian has performed 68 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bedikian ranks #122 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bedikian perform?
Dr. Bedikian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bedikian in Palos Hills?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Palos Hills 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. Bedikian 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. Bedikian's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 68 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. Bedikian's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bedikian's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2015 to 68 in the most recent data, a 467% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 87 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Bedikian perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bedikian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bedikian affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bedikian is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bedikian practices?
Advocate Trinity Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange (5 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 Palos Hills, Illinois
Dr. Bedikian's 68 Medicare procedures are above the Palos Hills average of 55. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Palos Hills.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kevin Lindsay-Rivera | 42 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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