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Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1986)
Professional interests include: shoulder instability, rotator cuff injury, spinal cord injury, and more.
27700 Medical Center Road
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC is a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC is affiliated with MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach.

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Office Locations

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

27700 Medical Center Road
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 365-2182
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MemorialCare Medical Group

27700 Medical Center Road
Mission Viejo, CA
(949) 365-2182
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Some issues Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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 Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 46
hospital care 1990
inpatient care 1990

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 55
hospital care 1938
inpatient care 1938

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 131
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 271
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 75
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 49
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 35
Dementia 21
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 36
hospital care 1818
inpatient care 1818

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 142
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 74
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 44
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 42
Dementia 25
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 38
hospital care 1963
inpatient care 1963

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 274
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 528
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 34
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 216
85 and over 146
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 54
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 33
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 32
hospital care 1786
inpatient care 1786

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 132
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 60
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 49
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 34
Dementia 35
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 45
hospital care 1584
inpatient care 1584

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 124
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 69
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 54
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 38
Dementia 29
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 60
hospital care 2190
inpatient care 2190

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 156
Female 139
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 53
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 31
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 51
hospital care 2206
inpatient care 2206

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 165
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 92
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 37
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 29
hospital care 2373
inpatient care 2373

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 175
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 283
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 152
85 and over 92
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 50
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 36
Dementia 32
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 28
hospital care 2084
inpatient care 2084

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 179
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 145
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 54
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 31
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

hospital care 1888
inpatient care 1888

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 159
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 263
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 55
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 45
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Dementia 21
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated as a physiatrist in Mission Viejo, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 42
hospital care 1983
inpatient care 1983

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC.

Gender
Male 148
Female 151
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 255
Hispanic 10
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 118
85 and over 55
Less than 65 10
65 to 74 86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 46
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 18
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 30
Cancer 19
Dementia 26

Education & Training

Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehab

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare
MemorialCare Medical Group
Providence Medical Foundation
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Providence
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission
Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

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. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Providence
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Alan Cushing, MD, PC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $124 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve
$124
Abbott Laboratories $52 Deep Brain Stimulation
$52
The Medicines Company $24 CLEVIPREX
$24
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $176
Education $24

Biography

Dr. James Cushing's specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Areas of expertise for Dr. Cushing include shoulder instability, sports health, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Cushing is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital of Orange County, MemorialCare Medical Group, and Providence Medical Foundation. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. He can take several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. He has an open panel in Mission Viejo, CA according to Providence Medical Foundation.

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