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Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD

(Ali A. Baaj, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, General Practice and Spine Surgery

Boston University School of Medicine (2004)

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-7746

Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD is an orthopedist in Chicago, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, general practice and spine surgery. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine and Center for Spine Health at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60611

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

facetectomy

lumbar decompression

lumbar laminectomy

spine surgery procedures

In 2023, Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD had a list price for facetectomy, lumbar decompression, lumbar laminectomy, and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

foraminotomy

lamina procedures

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar spine surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD had a list price for decompression surgery, decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, foraminotomy, lamina procedures, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar spine surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, spinal decompression, and spinal decompression surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	207
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	164
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	175
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	14
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	14
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	193
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	159
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	16
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	70
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	69
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	131
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	7
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at University of South Florida Morsani. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of South Florida Morsani (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Center for Spine Health at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$200,625 EXPEDIUM $74,507	VIPER $57,450	COUGAR $4,095	Symphony $1,739	CONDUIT $969	Other $61,865
Stryker Corporation	$31,199 Tritanium $16,672	VLIFT $3,215	ANCHOR C $3,009	XIA $1,976	SERRATO $1,814	Other $4,514
Synthes GmbH	$30,606 $30,606
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$11,689 Spine $11,586	EXPEDIUM $104
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$10,647 Spine $5,958	EXPEDIUM $1,103	Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation $635	Symphony $592	Sentio $449	Other $1,910
Other	$13,068 EXPEDIUM $1,030	Proclaim IPG $592	Velys $432	Other - Miscellaneous $411	PROCLAIM $399	Other $10,203

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$212,435
Travel and Lodging	$47,953
Food and Beverage	$18,822
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$13,562
Honoraria	$4,312
Other	$750

Research Payments

Dr. Ali A. Baaj, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $30,492.

Biography

Dr. Ali Baaj specializes in general practice, spine surgery, and neurosurgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. According to Yext, Dr. Baaj is not acceping new patients at this time. He attended Boston University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) for residency. In addition to English, he speaks Arabic.