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Dr. James J. Hale, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: thoracic spine problems, musculoskeletal problems, lumbar spine problems

222 Cedar Lane Suite 120
Teaneck, NJ 07666

(201) 836-5332

Dr. James J. Hale, MD is a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. James J. Hale, MD is affiliated with Holy Name Hospital, Englewood Health and Eastern Orthopedic Associates.

Office Locations

222 Cedar Lane Suite 120
Teaneck, NJ 07666

(201) 836-5332

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300 E 56th Street Suite 205
New York, NY 10022

(212) 935-1700

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Some issues Dr. James J. Hale, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

spine surgery procedures

In 2024, Dr. James J. Hale, MD had a list price for spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. 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 10%

By Affordability:

spinal instrumentation

In 2024, Dr. James J. Hale, MD had a list price for spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. 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:

injections

nerve block

pain management

selective nerve root block

spinal procedures

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2012, Dr. James J. Hale, MD performed more injections, nerve block, pain management, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal procedures, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	991
injections	433
nerve block	433
nerve procedures	20
pain management	433
spinal procedures	467

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2013 were spinal procedures, injections, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	934
injections	394
nerve block	380
nerve procedures	21
pain management	380
spinal procedures	413

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	69
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2014 were spinal procedures, injections, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
aspiration	35
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	1022
injections	427
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	392
nerve procedures	24
pain management	392
spinal procedures	473

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	30
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	57
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2015 were spinal procedures, injections, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	33
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	909
injections	399
nerve block	366
nerve procedures	21
pain management	366
spinal procedures	435
X-rays	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	52
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	114
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2016 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	28
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	1000
injections	449
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	392
nerve procedures	20
pain management	421
spinal procedures	474
X-rays	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	21
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	65
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2017 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	28
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	912
injections	116
nerve block	68
nerve procedures	22
pain management	88
spinal procedures	167
X-rays	39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	22
Hispanic	42
Asian	12
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	61
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2018 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	25
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	965
injections	130
nerve block	85
nerve procedures	17
pain management	105
spinal procedures	157
X-rays	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	20
Hispanic	39
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	51
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2019 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	20
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	990
injections	118
nerve block	70
nerve procedures	19
pain management	98
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	22
Hispanic	34
Asian	14
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	47
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	424
injections	28
nerve block	28
nerve procedures	13
pain management	28
spinal procedures	56
X-rays	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	14
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	38
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2021 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	521
injections	71
nerve block	49
pain management	71
spinal procedures	85
X-rays	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	14
Hispanic	35
Asian	15
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	56
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2022 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
doctor visit	549
injections	105
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	74
pain management	105
spinal procedures	147
X-rays	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2023 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
doctor visit	588
injections	112
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	71
pain management	112
spinal procedures	163
X-rays	55

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	13
Hispanic	34
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	42
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ during 2024 were spinal procedures, pain management, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	552
injections	119
nerve block	71
pain management	119
spinal procedures	134
X-rays	51

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	20
Hispanic	29
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	54
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Hale, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James J. Hale, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Teaneck, NJ were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	26
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	796
injections	223
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve block	190
nerve procedures	19
pain management	209
spinal procedures	253
X-rays	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	299
Hispanic	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	141
85 and over	53
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Hale, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. James J. Hale, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Licensed In: New York

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Dr. James J. Hale, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James J. Hale, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Teaneck, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$202,482 TLIF $189,433	Thoracolumbar $6,667	COHERE $4,566	Integrated Operative Solutions $1,600	$217
Globus Medical, Inc.	$29,058 COHERE $19,121	TLIF $9,203	FORGE Oblique $734
Abbott Laboratories	$355 Proclaim IPG $148	$207
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$345 Mobi-C $177	Spine $127	Bone Healing $41
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$25 $25
Other	$31 AQUAMANTYS $15	ORTHOVISC $12	iFuse Implant $4

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$211,153
Consulting Fee	$12,200
Travel and Lodging	$7,425
Food and Beverage	$1,311
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$207

Biography

Dr. James Hale practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise consist of musculoskeletal problems, thoracic spine problems, and lumbar spine problems. Dr. Hale's professional affiliations include Englewood Health and Holy Name Hospital. He attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Hale completed a residency program at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Hale has received professional recognition including the following: Bergen County Super Doctors.