Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dritan Dragu, MD

Radiation Oncology · Gibson City, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1120 N MELVIN ST, Gibson City, IL 60936
2177844251
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1750720843 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Dragu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dragu

Dr. Dritan Dragu is a radiation oncology specialist in Gibson City, IL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dragu performed 143 Medicare services across 138 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dragu received a total of $7,240 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dragu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ 143 Medicare services $7,240 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
143
Medicare services
Bottom 3% in IL for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
138
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~11 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 82 $124 $374
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 22 $93 $252
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
 14 $85 $363
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 13 $53 $180
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 12 $65 $255
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,240
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,034/year across 7 years
Top 8% in IL for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
56
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,988 (82.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,112 (15.4%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$140 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,973
2023
$1,288
2022
$1,676
2021
$1,237
2020
$698
2019
$140
2018
$227

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,446
Medtronic, Inc.
$381
Penumbra, Inc.
$119
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$14
Philips North America LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,113
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,476
Inari Medical, Inc.
$915
Cambridge Interventional LLC
$885
Stryker Corporation
$782
Boston Scientific Corporation
$350
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$243
Viz.ai, Inc.
$170
Cook Medical LLC
$140
Penumbra, Inc.
$119
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$14
Philips North America LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CJ7) Intact Vascular Undivided · ABRE · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · CONCERTOTM · CRF · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Concerto · EMBOLD Fibered · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · HAWKONE · HawkOne · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · MO.MA ULTRA · MVP · OBSIDIO · OPTION · RUBY Coil · S · SPINEJACK · TURBOHAWK · Viz.AI LVO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for radiation oncology in IL.

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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
14.9
County median income
$60,782
Nearest hospital
GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Dragu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of IL peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Dragu experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dragu performed 82 new patient office visit (45-59 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Dragu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dragu received a total of $7,240 from 13 companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Dragu's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Gibson City?
Dr. Dragu's average Medicare payment per service is $104. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Dragu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →