Dr. Scott Mox, MD
Dr. Scott Mox is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Elgin, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Mox has completed 29 hip replacements (#93 in Illinois), 26 knee replacements, and 12 shoulder replacements, totaling 67 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Mox performs below average in hip (29 vs 38 avg), below average in knee (26 vs 51 avg), below average in shoulder (12 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Mox performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (29 cases), followed by knee replacements (26) and shoulder replacements (12).
Dr. Mox is the only orthopedic surgeon in Elgin 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. Mox extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 38 to 67 in the most recent data, a 76% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mox's 29 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Mox Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Elgin, IL 60123
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mox's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 76% from 38 procedures in 2013 to 67 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. Mox
How does Dr. Mox's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Mox has performed 67 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mox ranks #123 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mox perform?
Dr. Mox performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (29 cases), knee replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Mox's practice located?
Dr. Mox practices in Elgin, Illinois. The office is located at 1550 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mox for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mox 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. Mox's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 67 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mox's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mox's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2013 to 67 in the most recent data, a 76% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 79 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Mox perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mox's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (29 cases), knee replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Mox among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mox affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mox is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mox practices?
Advocate Sherman Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin (2 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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