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Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD

(Dr. Jason Louis Dragoo, MD)

(390 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, knee injury, sports health

1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

(720) 516-1000

Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

(720) 516-1000

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175 Inverness Drive West Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112

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Some issues Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Orthopaedic surgeons are at the forefront of new procedures and technologies to optimize patient care in an evidence-based approach," said Jason L. Dragoo, MD, FAAOS, and DBT Committee chair.”—"Groundbreaking Innovation in Musculoskeletal Healthcare Takes Center Stage at AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting: CytexOrtho Named OrthoPitch Technology Competition Winner", WGN 9, February 2024

“The fundraising event's organizer Jason L. Dragoo, M.D., an AANA surgeon, team physician for the NBA's Denver Nuggets and avid wine collector, is thankful for this opportunity to advocate for...”—"World-Renowned Female Winemakers Support Women in Orthopedics Initiative", Associated Press News, May 2022

“Surgery should be considered for the treatment of meniscal root tears in the older population, said Jason L. Dragoo, an orthopedic surgeon and one of the Stanford Medicine researchers.”—"Opioids, ankle sprains, meniscus tears and more news from orthopedics research", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic knee synovectomy

joint synovectomy

scanogram

By Affordability:

scanogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD performed more arthroscopic knee synovectomy, joint synovectomy (joint lining removal), and scanogram (bone length study) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for scanogram (bone length study) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

musculoskeletal imaging

In 2012, Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD performed more musculoskeletal imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2012 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
doctor visit	158
injections	49
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
synovectomy	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	154
injections	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	149
injections	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2015 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	170
injections	52
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	40
synovectomy	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2016 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
doctor visit	137
injections	50
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
synovectomy	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2017 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	164
injections	33
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	137
injections	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2019 were aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	112
injections	20
musculoskeletal imaging	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2020 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	87
injections	22
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	75
injections	25
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	99
synovectomy	15
X-rays	61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	60
injections	24
musculoskeletal imaging	112
X-rays	71

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Aurora, CO were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	127
injections	36
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	74
synovectomy	16
X-rays	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (1998)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 390 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$28,306 BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES CARTILAGE REPAIR GRAFTNET $124	ARTHREX $72	BIOLOGICS CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES ACP PRP $34	$28,076
Terumo BCT, Inc.	$20,219 AdiPrep Adipose Concentration System $20,000	Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System $136	BMAC $83
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$8,516 KNEES $4,926	Knee Creations Brand $1,000	AccuFill $957	Equivabone $750	Quatro Link $231	Other $653
RTI Surgical, Inc.	$4,914 BIOCLEANSE ACHILLES TENDON $2,750	Meniscus $1,000	Allograft $664	NANOSS ABGS FAMILY $500
BIOVENTUS LLC	$3,412 Durolane $18	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $14	$3,380
Other	$7,524 Optecure $1,500	Sports Medicine $824	Zilretta $375	PuraPly $367	DONJOY $309	Other $4,149

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$35,350
Grant	$20,000
Food and Beverage	$7,944
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,281
Travel and Lodging	$2,309
Other	$8

Research Payments

Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $251,221.

Biography

Dr. Jason Dragoo's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine; he sees patients in Aurora, CO, Highlands Ranch, CO, and Englewood, CO. Dr. Dragoo has indicated that his clinical interests include knee injury, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. Patient ratings for Dr. Dragoo average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Dragoo attended medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Dragoo is affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine.