EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, MD

Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, MD

Forest Hill, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cavanaugh, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Forest Hill, MD?

    Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Forest Hill, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cavanaugh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cavanaugh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cavanaugh’s office at (410) 328-5596.

    What languages does Dr. Cavanaugh speak?

    Dr. Cavanaugh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cavanaugh treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Cavanaugh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cavanaugh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    What procedures does Dr. Cavanaugh perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Cavanaugh performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cavanaugh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
    • Extensive Spinal Rod Placement
    • Additional Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior/Interbody)
    • Thoracic Spinal Fusion (Front Approach)
    • Thoracic Spinal Fusion
    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Thoracic/Lumbar Segment)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis
    • Intervertebral Device Implantation
    • Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
    • Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
    • Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
    • Long Segment Spinal Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware (Extensive)
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Cervical Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Multi-Level Lumbar Fusion
    • Posterior Interbody Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy with Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Anterior Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Mid-Back Spinal Fusion
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Fusion
    • Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Fusion Add-on
    • Thoracic Spine Fusion
    • Lumbar Spine Fusion
    • Lateral Extracavitary Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
    • 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22844: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 13 or more vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
    • 22634: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22556: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); thoracic
    • 22532: Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); thoracic
    • 22534: Arthrodesis, lateral extracavitary technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); thoracic or lumbar, each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Instrumentation
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Thoracic Spine Fusion
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
    • Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
    • Vertebral Body Removal Surgery
    • Spinal Cord Decompression (Additional Segment)
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spinal-pelvic fusion
    • Pelvic bone attachment (spine)
    • Spine instrumentation to pelvis
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Lower Back Fusion
    • Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
    • Spinal Fusion Thoracic
    • Back Bone Fusion Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
    • Vertebral Bone Resection
    • Spine Realignment Surgery
    • Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
    • Cervical Corpectomy
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Body Resection
    • Corpectomy
    • Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Vertebral Resection
    • Spinal Nerve Decompression
    • Corpectomy (Additional)
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22848: Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than sacrum (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
    • 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
    • 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
    • 63101: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); thoracic, single segment
    • 63103: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, lateral extracavitary approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s) (eg, for tumor or retropulsed bone fragments); thoracic or lumbar, each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion
    • Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
    • Extra Level Spine Fusion
    • Spinal Segment Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
    • Vertebral Segment Fixation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
    • Thoracic Laminectomy
    • Spinal Nerve Decompression
    • Thoracic Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Vertebral Osteotomy
    • Spine Reshaping Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 63046: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; thoracic
    • 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Fracture Repair
    • Thoracic Spine Fracture and Dislocation Repair
    • Lower back fracture surgery
    • Vertebral dislocation reduction
    • Open spine fracture treatment
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Surgery
    • Back Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Spinal Dislocation Reduction
    • Open Thoracic Spine Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 22325: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; lumbar
    • 22327: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Abscess Drainage
    • Deep spine abscess incision
    • Cervical spine abscess drainage
    • Thoracic spine abscess surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22010: Incision and drainage, open, of deep abscess (subfascial), posterior spine; cervical, thoracic, or cervicothoracic

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
    • SI Joint Fusion
    • Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
    • Open SI Joint Fusion
    • Pelvic Joint Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 27280: Arthrodesis, sacroiliac joint, open, includes obtaining bone graft, including instrumentation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Fusion (Additional Segment)
    • Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Facetectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Foraminotomy (Additional Segment)
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression
    • Thoracic disc herniation surgery
    • Spinal cord decompression thoracic
    • Nerve root decompression thoracic
    • Transpedicular laminectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63045: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; cervical
    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63053: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63055: Transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated intervertebral disc), single segment; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Does Dr. Cavanaugh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cavanaugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cavanaugh accept in Forest Hill, MD?

    Dr. Cavanaugh in Forest Hill, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Cavanaugh's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's Primary Practice

    12 Newport Dr

    Forest Hill, MD 21050

    (410) 328-5596

    Get Directions

    Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's Practice 2

    1364 Martin Blvd Ste 5

    Middle River, MD 21220

    Get Directions

    Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's Practice 3

    1035 Pulaski Hwy

    Havre de Grace, MD 21078

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Cavanaugh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cavanaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790004984.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cavanaugh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cavanaugh

    What is Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh's specialty?

    Dr. Cavanaugh is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Forest Hill, MD. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Cavanaugh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cavanaugh is affiliated with UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Explore Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Daniel Cavanaugh accepting new patients in Forest Hill, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cavanaugh's office at (410) 328-5596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Cavanaugh?

    Please contact Dr. Cavanaugh's office at (410) 328-5596 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Near Forest Hill, MD

    VS

    Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Forest Hill, MD
    LB

    Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Forest Hill, MD
    Dr. Spiro Antoniades, MD

    Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

    5.0
    (1)
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Bel Air, MD
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists