21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dragoo, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Jason Dragoo, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Dragoo completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dragoo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dragoo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dragoo’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dragoo?
Dr. Jason Dragoo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Dragoo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee Reconstruction, Shoulder Reconstruction, Sports Injuries, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora, CO community, Dr. Dragoo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Dragoo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Steadman-Hawkins Sports Clinic, Vail, CO | Steadman-Hawkins Sports Clinic CO
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery | University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine
Is Dr. Dragoo board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jason Dragoo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2011, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2007, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2010
What languages does Dr. Dragoo speak?
Dr. Dragoo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dragoo typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dragoo diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Dragoo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Synovitis
- Inflamed Tendons
ICD-10 Codes:
- M659: Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dragoo typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dragoo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dragoo. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Scope with Lateral Release
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Dragoo accept my insurance?
Dr. Dragoo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dragoo accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Dragoo in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dragoo's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Bone and Joint Decade Young Investigator Award, Bone and Joint Decade
Listed in Top US Orthopeadic Surgeons in Sports Medicine, Consumers R
North American representative for Scientific Exchange with Europe, AO
Basic Science Research Award, Smith and Nephew
InScope Orthopeadic Research Grant
Innovative Scientific Centers of Orthopaedic Excellence Orthopaedic
Investigation of treatments for osteochondral defects in children-Edu
Aventis Orthopaedic Research Scholarship, UCLA Department of Orthopae
Zimmer Research Award, American Orthopaedic Association
Basic Science Manuscript Award Smith and Nephew National Research Awa
Orthopaedic Hospital Research Award, California Orthopaedic Associati
Best and Brightest: Current Research in Surgery. Award-Winning Studie
Bernard Revsin Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence, University
McGraw-Hill Award-Top Medical Student in the basic sciences, Universi
Junior Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society,
US Olympic Committee Level III Physician, Volunteer Services
Top 70 Best Knee Surgeons in America, Becker's Hospital Review
US Ski Team Physician, United States Ski and Snowboard Association (c
US Olympic Committee (curr)
Publications
Platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for patellar tendinopathy
, 2014
The Use of PRP in Ligament and Meniscal Healing.
, 2013
Six-week gait retraining program reduces knee adduction moment, reduces pain
, 2013
Epidemiology of syndesmosis injuries in intercollegiate football
, 2013
Effect of airline travel on performance: a review of the literature.
, 2013
The effect of local aesthetics on synoviocytes: a possible indirect mechanism of chondrolysis.
, 2013
The effect of playing surface on the incidence of ACL injuries
, 2013
Author's response.
, 2013
Application of advanced magnetic resonce imaging techniques in evaluation of the lower extremity.
, 2013
The effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on tissue healing
, 2013
Toe-in gait reduces the first peak knee adduction moment in patients with medial compartment knee
, 2013
Optimizing lavage during knee arthroscopy: A three-dimensiol MRI study
, 2013
The Systemic Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
, 2013
Postarthroscopic Infection in the Knee following Medical or Dental Procedures.
, 2013
The effect of local anesthetic and corticosteroid combitions on chondrocyte viability
, 2012
The chondrotoxicity of single-dose corticosteroids
, 2012
Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
, 2012
Evaluation of a one-stage ACL revision Technique using bone void filler after cyclic loading
, 2012
Comparison of the Acute Inflammatory Response of Two Commercial Platelet
, 2012
Incidence and Risk Factors for Injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in tiol Collegiate
, 2012
Effects of Arm Position on Maximizing Intra-Articular Visualization of the Biceps Tendon
, 2012
The In Vitro Chondrotoxicity of Single-Dose Local Anesthetics
, 2012
In vitro chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells with silk scaffolds.
, 2012
Evaluation and Treatment of Disorders of the Infrapatellar Fat Pad
, 2012
Arthroscopic Releases for Arthrofibrosis of the Knee
, 2011
Prospective Correlation Between Serum Relaxin Concentration
, 2011
Biomechanical alysis of bicortical versus unicortical locked plating of mid-clavicular fractures
, 2011
Comparison of Growth Factor
, 2011
Trends in serum relaxin concentration among elite collegiate female athletes.
, 2011
Restoration of Knee Volume Using Selected Arthroscopic Releases
, 2010
Fabrication of custom-shaped grafts for cartilage regeneration
, 2010
Chondrotoxicity of Low pH, Epinephrine
, 2010
Mechanics of the anterior interval of the knee using open dymic MRI
, 2010
Effect of bupivacaine on chondrocyte viability.
, 2010
The Effect of Playing Surface on Injury Rate A Review of the Current Literature
, 2010
Biomechanical Evaluation of a 1
, 2009
The effect of relaxin on the female anterior cruciate ligament
, 2009
College Football Player With Unstable C1 Fracture A Case Report
, 2009
Disorders of the suprapatellar pouch of the knee
, 2008
Arthroscopic release for symptomatic scarring of the anterior interval of the knee
, 2008
The effect of local anesthetics administered via pain pump on chondrocyte viability
, 2008
Healing full-thickness cartilage defects using adipose-derived stem cells
, 2007
Anterior cruciate ligament tears and associated injuries.
, 2006
Tissue-engineered bone from BMP-2-transduced stem cells derived from human fat
, 2005
Bacteriostatic properties of biomatrices against common orthopaedic pathogens
, 2004
Long-term results of arthroscopic resection of the distal clavicle with concomitant subacromial
, 2003
Relaxin receptors in the human female anterior cruciate ligament
, 2003
Knee function after anterior cruciate ligament injury in elite collegiate athletes
, 2003
Tissue-engineered cartilage and bone using stem cells from human infrapatellar fat pads
, 2003
Bone induction by BMP-2 transduced stem cells derived from human fat
, 2003
Comparison of multi-lineage cells from human adipose tissue and bone marrow
, 2003
What is Dr. Dragoo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dragoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174639488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dragoo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dragoo
What is Dr. Jason Dragoo's specialty?
Dr. Dragoo is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Aurora, CO.
What does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist do?
An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices.
Is this Dr. Jason Dragoo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dragoo is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Jason Dragoo accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Jason Dragoo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Dragoo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dragoo's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Dragoo?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Jason Dragoo have?
Dr. Jason Dragoo is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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