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Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, fractures (broken bones), replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

8008 Frost Street Suite 403
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 715-9200

Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD is an orthopedist in San Diego, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Health, Mercy Physicians Medical Group and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

8008 Frost Street Suite 403
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 715-9200

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Some issues Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

joint aspiration

joint injections

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2024, Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, joint aspiration, joint injections, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

partial palmar fasciectomy

partial palmar fasciectomy with proximal interphalangeal joint release

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

tendon surgery

In 2012, Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD had a list price for fasciectomy (fascia removal), injections, ligament injection, palmar fasciectomy, partial palmar fasciectomy, partial palmar fasciectomy with proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint release, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath injection, and tendon surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2012 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	260
injections	38
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
injections	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	261
immobilization	11
injections	52
musculoskeletal imaging	13
X-rays	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	303
injections	52
tendon surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	32
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	291
injections	41
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	249
injections	53
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
injections	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	340
injections	66
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	17
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	306
injections	72
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	331
injections	72
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	17
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	415
injections	120
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	24
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2023 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	434
immobilization	12
injections	139
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
tendon surgery	38
transplant procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA during 2024 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	401
excision	14
injections	107
joint surgery	14
tendon surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	46

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD in 2024

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	21
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	317
excision	14
immobilization	11
injections	67
joint surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
tendon surgery	24
transplant procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	168
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1986. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (1995)

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Medi-Cal, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Self-Pay/Uninsured, TRICARE: Select, Health Net: PPO, TRICARE: Prime, Medicare: All Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans, TRICARE: TRICARE for Life, Whole Foods Market: PPO, Aetna: PPO, Community Health Group: HMO, Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation, Health Net: POS and TRICARE: VA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Medi-Cal

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Self-Pay/Uninsured

TRICARE: Select

Health Net: PPO

TRICARE: Prime

Medicare: All Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans

TRICARE: TRICARE for Life

Whole Foods Market: PPO

Aetna: PPO

Community Health Group: HMO

Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation

Health Net: POS

TRICARE: VA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dori Neill Cage, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SportsTek Medical, Inc	$1,678 $1,678
Stryker Corporation	$158 Mako $111	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $47
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$63 APPROACH $63
Medartis Inc.	$29 Aptus $29

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,656
Food and Beverage	$273

Biography

Dr. Dori Cage is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Cage's average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include surgical repair, elbow arthroplasty, and AC joint injury (shoulder separation). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, and Sharp HealthCare. She usually honors Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Cage's practice in San Diego, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sharp HealthCare. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Cage attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school.