David Drago, PA
NPI 1306861661 · Physician Assistant · Cornelius, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Drago, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Cornelius, NC (NPI 1306861661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306861661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-01811 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
302 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 93 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 35 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 21 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 20 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 103 | 68 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 96 | 71 |
| Meloxicam | 62 | 33 |
| Celecoxib | 50 | 24 |
| Famotidine | 34 | 32 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | 26 |
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1090 Ne Gateway Ct NeSte 204Concord, NC 28025-2414Phone: (704) 403-7020
- 5651 Poplar Tent RdSte 200Concord, NC 28027-7686Phone: (704) 403-7020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2025-11-20
- Certified
- 2025-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Drago's NPI number?
- David Drago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306861661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Drago's specialty?
- David Drago is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Drago located?
- David Drago's practice location on file with NPPES is 19485 Old Jetton Rd Ste 210, Cornelius, NC 28031-6592.
- What is David Drago's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Drago is (704) 316-1830.
- Does David Drago accept Medicare?
- David Drago is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Drago's NPI active?
- Yes — David Drago's NPI (1306861661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.