Daniel Lee Cavanaugh, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Daniel Lee Cavanaugh is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Daniel Lee Cavanaugh, MD specializes in orthopaedic surgery, serving patients in Chapel Hill, NC in independent practice. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 3502dNPPES updated 2016-10-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
130 Mason Farm Rd Department Orthopaedics, Cb# 7055, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6134
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better31.29%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+26.2 pts)
31.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
718
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
77
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
163
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30.2k received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Daniel Lee Cavanaugh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
16 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Daniel Lee Cavanaugh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel Lee Cavanaugh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chapel Hill 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 Daniel Lee Cavanaugh
NPI records show Dr. Cavanaugh as active with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 966-9071.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Daniel Lee Cavanaugh
Practice Location
130 Mason Farm Rd Department Orthopaedics, Cb# 7055, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6134
Mailing Address
130 Mason Farm Rd Department Orthopaedics, Cb# 7055, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-6134
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