2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1124183694 MD
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JAMES CAHILL, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
457
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
12.4035/100
▼ 71 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$6.7K
80 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES CAHILL, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 457 claims across 200 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.4035/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $6.7K across 80 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES CAHILL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 12.4035 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES CAHILL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES CAHILL, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/26/2006

NPI 1124183694

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

457 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

12.4035/100 70.6965% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within New Jersey

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES CAHILL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
12.4035/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 12.4035/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%12.4%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 12.4035/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES CAHILL, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1124183694. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JAMES CAHILL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 87 SUMMIT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (201) 489-0022. NPI 1124183694 was issued on 12/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAHILL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 12.4035/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 2.8507, Cost 37.544), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

87 SUMMIT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Provider Details

NPI 1124183694
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

12.4035
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
2.8507
Quality
37.544
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES CAHILL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JAMES W CAHILL MD LLC
HACKENSACK, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES CAHILL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.7K

Largest payer

Arthrex, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

457
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
476
Total Day Supply
6,016
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
161 (35.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
131

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
70% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 80, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
91
Oxycodone Hcl
85
Meloxicam
70
Tramadol Hcl
70
Celecoxib
51
Clindamycin Hcl
32
Methylprednisolone
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How JAMES CAHILL, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CAHILL, MD's 457 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CAHILL.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CAHILL, MD's specialty?
JAMES CAHILL, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES CAHILL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CAHILL, MD wrote 457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES CAHILL, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES CAHILL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.4035/100 (Quality: 2.8507, Cost: 37.544). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES CAHILL, MD located?
JAMES CAHILL, MD is located at 87 SUMMIT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601. Phone: (201) 489-0022.
What is JAMES CAHILL, MD's NPI number?
JAMES CAHILL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124183694, issued on 12/26/2006.
Does JAMES CAHILL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES CAHILL, MD had 161 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CAHILL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CAHILL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Oxycodone Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CAHILL, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES CAHILL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 457 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CAHILL, MD's credentials?
JAMES CAHILL, MD's NPI is 1124183694 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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