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Active NPI 1427582378 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Drake

Surgery • Spruce Pine, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Drake is a certified Surgery practicing in Spruce Pine, NC. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2017, James Drake delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 125 HOSPITAL DR.

James Drake is affiliated with Dean Health Systems Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

125 Hospital Dr

Spruce Pine, NC 287773035

Telephone 8287654201
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Spruce Pine, NC

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -3.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Spruce Pine, NC (1222 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
33.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
79.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Drake (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Spruce Pine Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
22 22 $213.00 $121.80
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
15 15 $988.00 $232.95
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
12 12 $830.00 $71.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-09
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 85496

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2023-01594

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1427582378 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dean Health Systems Inc

3400 E Racine St, Janesville, WI 535462344

Phone: 6083738000

Dean Health Systems Inc

515 22nd Ave, Monroe, WI 535661569

Phone: 6083242000

Dean Health Systems Inc

3200 E Racine St, Janesville, WI 535462343

Phone: 6083718000

Secondary Practice Locations

3200 E Racine St

Janesville, WI 535462343

Phone: 6083718000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners
Jason Mclott , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1144567660

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. David Cort , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1154339067

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lucia Derks , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1285976456

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jennifer Larson , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1306903885

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Richard Fireman , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1376651208

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Deborah Holcomb , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1407801632

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 23, 2023

Registered at 125 HOSPITAL DR, SPRUCE PINE, NC 287773035 (Tel: 8287654201)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 23, 2023

Registered at 125 HOSPITAL DR, SPRUCE PINE, NC 287773035 (Tel: 8287654201)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 23, 2023

Surgery (License #2023-01594 in NC)

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2017

Registered at 530 NE GLEN OAK AVE, PEORIA, IL 616370001 (Tel: 3096552000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2017

Registered at 2520 W GUNNISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 606252814

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2017

Recorded as JAMES DRAKE

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427582378
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 18, 2017
Last Update: June 09, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

125 Hospital Dr

Spruce Pine, NC 287773035

Phone: 8287654201

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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