Dr. Sarkis Bedikian, D.O.
Dr. Sarkis Bedikian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palos Hills, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Bedikian has performed 52 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#90 in Illinois) and 35 hip replacements, for a combined total of 87 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Bedikian performs near average in knee (52 vs 51 avg), near average in hip (35 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Bedikian's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (52 cases) and hip replacements (35 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Bedikian holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Bedikian is the only orthopedic surgeon in Palos Hills 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. Bedikian extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 87 in the most recent data, a 625% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Bedikian's 52 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Bedikian Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bedikian's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 625% from 12 procedures in 2015 to 87 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. Bedikian
How does Dr. Bedikian's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Bedikian has performed 87 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bedikian ranks #90 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bedikian perform?
Dr. Bedikian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases) and hip replacement (35 cases).
Where is Dr. Bedikian's practice located?
Dr. Bedikian practices in Palos Hills, Illinois. The office is located at 10330 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bedikian for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bedikian 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. Bedikian's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 87 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Bedikian's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bedikian's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2015 to 87 in the most recent data, a 625% increase over 9 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 (52 cases), hip replacement (35 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.
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.
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