Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1790004984
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
130 Mason Farm RD, Department Orthopaedics, Cb# 7055
Chapel Hill, NC 275996134
(919) 966-9071
fax (919) 966-6730

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #166376

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790004984. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,886
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$609,717
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 342 250 $134
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 311 66 $420
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 271 219 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 215 215 $175
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 145 145 $118
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 139 63 $226
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 72 36 $281
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 52 50 $722
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 45 42 $826
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 37 35 $1,612

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30,225
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alphatec Spine, Inc 15 $29,671.09
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $178.15
Baxter Healthcare 1 $142.00
Nevro Corp. 1 $126.54
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $61.38
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc. 2 $45.73

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$22,875
Travel and Lodging
$6,392
Food and Beverage
$958

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
113
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$1,413
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 33 16 $299
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 30 21 $550
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 27 24 $189
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 12 $127
Pregabalin Generic 11 0 $247

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh practice?
Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh practices at 130 Mason Farm RD, Chapel Hill, NC 275996134. Office phone: 9199669071.
What is Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790004984, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.