Daniel Cavanaugh, MD
NPI 1790004984 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Cavanaugh, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1790004984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790004984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 166376 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,245 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 528 | $406 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 376 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 230 | $94 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 208 | $218 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 169 | $174 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 66 | 35 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 65 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 27 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 18 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | 12 |
| Meloxicam | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30,225 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-27
- Last updated
- 2016-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Cavanaugh's NPI number?
- Daniel Cavanaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790004984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Cavanaugh's specialty?
- Daniel Cavanaugh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Cavanaugh located?
- Daniel Cavanaugh's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6134.
- What is Daniel Cavanaugh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Cavanaugh is (919) 966-9071.
- Does Daniel Cavanaugh accept Medicare?
- Daniel Cavanaugh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Cavanaugh's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Cavanaugh's NPI (1790004984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.