CARL J DRAGO DDS
NPI 1205831302
Dentist - Prosthodontics in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Carl J Drago Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CARL J DRAGO DDS (NPI 1205831302) is an individual prosthodontics provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (2678) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205831302
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0700X
Provider Legal NameCARL J DRAGOCredential: DDS
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1205831302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · ProsthodonticsDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0700X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 2678
Definition
That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT61800
Medicaid33436800WI
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0387WI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carl J Drago Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Carl Drago reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinic/Center
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 928 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
710 DENTON ST
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carl Drago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Drago is 1205831302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Where is Carl Drago located?

Carl Drago practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 782-7300.

What is Carl Drago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Prosthodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0700X.

Is Carl Drago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Drago is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carl Drago's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carl Drago reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Gundersen Clinic Ltd (La Crosse, WI) and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Carl Drago's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carl Drago accept?

Health plans from Renaissance Dental list Carl Drago as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carl Drago was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.