Robert J Atkenson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

(708) 460-4422Orland Park, IL
Telehealth Available
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Robert J Atkenson, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 51+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 51+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 47 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in ILSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Orland Park51+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

14640 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462-2698

Fax: (708) 460-9254
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

5.13/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-78.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.88%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.8 pts)

21.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

208

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

106

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

320

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Robert J Atkenson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert J Atkenson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orland Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Robert J Atkenson

NPI records show Dr. Atkenson as active with telehealth listed in Orland Park, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 460-4422.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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