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Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD

(338 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (1987)

Professional interests include: hip problems, elbow problems, shoulder problems, and more.

124 Welton Way
Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 323-2256

Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD is an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD is affiliated with Duke Health, OrthoCarolina and ORTHOCAROLINA PA.

Office Locations

Duke Health

124 Welton Way
Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 323-2256

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Duke Health

171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

(704) 660-4000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2012 were X-rays, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	328
doctor visit	663
hip imaging	60
hospital care	15
immobilization	15
injections	365
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	336
pelvic imaging	69
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	419

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	331
doctor visit	591
hip imaging	80
hospital care	17
injections	390
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	160
pelvic imaging	80
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	252

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	36
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
doctor visit	530
hip imaging	56
injections	365
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	128
pelvic imaging	69
reconstructive surgery	19
X-rays	197

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	36
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	661
hip imaging	90
immobilization	18
injections	263
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	556
pelvic imaging	82
reconstructive surgery	19
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	632

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	72
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	260
doctor visit	652
hip imaging	21
hospital care	11
injections	275
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
musculoskeletal imaging	438
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	52
X-rays	489

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	40
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	261
doctor visit	643
hip imaging	17
injections	276
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	42
musculoskeletal imaging	467
pelvic imaging	26
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	58
X-rays	509

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	44
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	234
doctor visit	549
hip imaging	14
injections	252
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	423
reconstructive surgery	16
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	439

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	34
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	276
doctor visit	645
hip imaging	27
injections	276
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	461
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	505

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	46
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
doctor visit	542
hip imaging	23
injections	209
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	23
musculoskeletal imaging	154
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	166

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	210

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	42
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2021 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	230
doctor visit	541
hip imaging	21
injections	230
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	64
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC during 2022 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	225
doctor visit	569
hip imaging	28
injections	240
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	34
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mooresville, NC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	598
hip imaging	39
hospital care	14
immobilization	16
injections	285
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	295
pelvic imaging	49
reconstructive surgery	16
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	335

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	301
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	107
85 and over	38
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987. He completed residency at Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1987)

Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

OrthoCarolina

ORTHOCAROLINA PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 338 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Patrick McDonald, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mooresville, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,608 KNEES $1,517	Versalok Orthocord $51	ORTHOCORD $28	CHIA PERCPASSER $13
Medacta USA, Inc.	$956 AMIStem $914	Moto Uni $42
Davol Inc.	$757 DAV-Arista AH $624	ARISTA AH $110	$23
Neomend, Inc.	$144 DAV-Arista AH $144
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$142 Regeneten $142
Other	$429 HIPS $65	Durolane $41	MAKOplasty $27	Osteoarthritis of the knee $27	XIFAXAN $22	Other $247

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,906
Food and Beverage	$1,107
Education	$23

Biography

Dr. James McDonald's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended the University of Michigan Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University for residency. Dr. McDonald has a special interest in knee problems, shoulder problems, and elbow problems. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. McDonald has received professional recognition including the following: North Carolina's Top Doctors, Charlotte Region and SouthPark Magazine. He is affiliated with Duke Health and OrthoCarolina.

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