James W Cahill, MD
James W Cahill is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Hackensack, NJ with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 36 years in orthopaedic surgery, James W Cahill, MD is a long-established orthopedic surgeon in Hackensack. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
87 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1262
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202312.4/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-71.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better35.23%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+30.1 pts)
35.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
693
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
200
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
457
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.7k received from industry
80 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 James W Cahill's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
87 Summit Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With James W Cahill
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James W Cahill for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hackensack 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 James W Cahill
NPI records show Dr. Cahill as active with telehealth listed in Hackensack, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 489-0022.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
87 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1262
Mailing Address
87 Summit Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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