Active NPI 1306861661 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

David Justin Drago , PA

Physician Assistant • Cornelius, NC

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

David Drago, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Cornelius, NC. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, David Drago delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 19485 OLD JETTON RD STE 210.

David Drago maintains professional affiliations with Comprehab, Inc, Novant Health Medical Group, Llc, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

19485 Old Jetton Rd Ste 210

Cornelius, NC 280316592

Telephone 7043161830

Fax 7043161835

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Novant Health Medical Group, Llc Facility NPI 1215179296

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Cornelius, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +4.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.2 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Cornelius, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Drago (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Cornelius Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	438	42	$5.30	$0.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	93	50	$390.39	$58.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	45	$213.25	$71.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	43	$291.47	$101.97
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	21	$119.00	$26.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	20	$118.57	$27.16
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	20	20	$138.45	$32.01
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	20	11	$387.00	$72.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$428.67	$132.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$326.27	$88.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	240	29	$5.25	$1.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	71	41	$299.21	$56.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	56	$288.21	$104.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	42	$206.20	$72.41
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	29	$114.26	$27.80
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	30	11	$379.00	$74.50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	26	$1489.80	$167.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	20	20	$116.95	$32.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	14	$119.12	$28.09
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	15	$154.31	$36.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$415.87	$136.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	418	65	$5.40	$1.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	87	$290.76	$106.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	89	71	$290.34	$58.68
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	42	40	$129.64	$33.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	30	$195.00	$74.59
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	30	23	$111.00	$27.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$412.71	$138.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	20	$121.43	$28.54
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$1460.40	$168.13
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	13	$1461.90	$170.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	14	$140.80	$38.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$131.29	$46.71
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$195.00	$48.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$315.55	$93.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	538	69	$8.00	$1.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	111	77	$288.20	$58.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	90	$234.15	$107.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	60	$151.73	$74.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$409.50	$138.24
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	43	31	$93.00	$27.65
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	39	37	$110.08	$32.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	23	$107.38	$28.19
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	27	$1505.40	$173.63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	18	$111.33	$38.31
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$108.89	$32.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$106.00	$46.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$284.35	$88.10
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$1287.60	$170.84
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	13	11	$148.00	$48.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	412	61	$7.06	$1.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	96	75	$302.17	$58.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	61	$225.65	$89.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	52	$152.28	$62.12
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	29	$92.37	$27.31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	25	24	$104.24	$31.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	23	$114.16	$27.04
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	24	23	$1619.17	$223.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$419.00	$137.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	12	$116.00	$36.83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$413.00	$115.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	582	97	$6.33	$1.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	142	105	$263.01	$53.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	101	$223.56	$88.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	58	$146.66	$61.05
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	42	40	$99.69	$30.14
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	36	$98.21	$23.52
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	34	$93.34	$26.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	23	$113.83	$34.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$1555.54	$180.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$402.12	$135.47
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	25	13	$361.00	$78.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	16	$100.00	$36.91
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	15	15	$82.67	$28.09
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$591.30	$23.45
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	11	$1231.20	$180.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	567	87	$7.18	$1.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	113	92	$269.02	$52.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	88	$210.49	$86.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	66	$138.26	$59.16
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	52	41	$77.81	$24.85
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	33	32	$96.21	$22.76
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	31	29	$94.10	$27.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$391.00	$131.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	26	$1307.49	$181.24
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	23	$210.27	$33.10
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	19	$1209.09	$177.99
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$77.92	$28.31
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$103.67	$27.73
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	11	11	$267.00	$41.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	456	72	$7.11	$1.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	102	81	$264.70	$52.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	84	$214.53	$87.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	79	$140.48	$58.73
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	31	$77.14	$22.82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	30	$84.56	$22.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	31	$1262.86	$180.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	29	$90.50	$28.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$391.48	$128.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	15	$214.00	$33.15
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	18	12	$609.00	$84.98
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$80.33	$25.14
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$103.67	$28.03
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$588.00	$23.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$271.21	$87.29
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$962.89	$138.58
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$551.84	$41.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-20

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-01811

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority

1090 Ne Gateway Ct Ne, Concord, NC 280252423

Novant Health Medical Group, Llc

4741 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 282112919

Phone: 7043656730

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority

1085 Ne Gateway Ct Ne, Concord, NC 280252412

Phone: 7044034650

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority

5651 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord, NC 280277530

Phone: 7044037020

Comprehab, Inc

2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280541478

Orthocarolina

870 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 280542192

Phone: 7048672333

Orthocarolina

10315 Hamptons Park Dr, Huntersville, NC 280787217

Phone: 7043232800

Orthocarolina

1915 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 282071101

Phone: 7043232282

Orthocarolina

354 Copperfield Blvd Ne, Concord, NC 280252402

Phone: 7043232276

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority

200 Medical Park Dr, Concord, NC 280250933

Comprehab, Inc

2675 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280541478

Phone: 7048247800

Novant Health Medical Group, Llc

19485 Old Jetton Rd, Cornelius, NC 280316592

Phone: 7043161830

Orthocarolina

9848 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 282625512

Phone: 7043232100

Secondary Practice Locations

1090 Ne Gateway Ct Ne, Ste 204

Concord, NC 280252414

Phone: 7044037020

5651 Poplar Tent Rd, Ste 200

Concord, NC 280277686

Phone: 7044037020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Bryan Edwards , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1063408300

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Timothy Ewald , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1265660120

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Joshua Ginsberg , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1316566136

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Alexandra Dixon , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1316654072

Physician Assistant

Kristen Vance , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1407372568

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Jess Kirby , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1497745822

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2025

Registered at 19485 OLD JETTON RD STE 210, CORNELIUS, NC 280316592 (Tel: 7043161830)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 60447, CHARLOTTE, NC 282600447

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2019

Registered at 1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE, STE 204, CONCORD, NC 280252414 (Tel: 7044037020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 29, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 19305, CHARLOTTE, NC 282199305

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 29, 2019

Recorded as DAVID DRAGO, PA

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2019

Registered at 1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE, SUITE 204, CONCORD, NC 280252414

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2018

Registered at 1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE, SUITE 204, CONCORD, NC 280252414 (Tel: 7044037020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2018

Registered at 1090 NORTHEAST GATEWAY COURT NE, CONCORD, NC 28025

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 21, 2018

Recorded as DAVID DRAGO

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NPI Profile Active October 01, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2015

Registered at 1090 NORTHEAST GATEWAY CT NE, 204, CONCORD, NC 280252440 (Tel: 7044037020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2015

Registered at 1090 NORTHEAST GATEWAY CT NE, 204, CONCORD, NC 280252440 (Tel: 7044037020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2015

Recorded as DAVID DRAGO, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #0010-01811 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306861661

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: November 20, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 60447

Charlotte, NC 282600447

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