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
- Primary practice
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130 Mason Farm RD, Department Orthopaedics, Cb# 7055
Chapel Hill, NC 275996134
(919) 966-9071
fax (919) 966-6730
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.