Dr. Gregory Drake, D.O.
Contact & Location
847-690-1776
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Dr. Drake performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 63% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 80 ranked shoulder surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Drake
Practice. Dr. Gregory Drake is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 26 shoulder replacements. That is #29 in Illinois for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 26, up 63%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 26 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Elk Grove Village has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Drake Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Drake's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 63% from 16 procedures in 2014 to 26 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Drake
How does Dr. Drake's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Drake has performed 26 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Illinois average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Drake ranks #231 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Drake perform?
Dr. Drake's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 26 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Drake in Elk Grove Village?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Elk Grove Village in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Illinois surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Drake represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Drake's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 26 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Drake's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Drake's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2014 to 26 in the most recent data, a 63% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 34 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Drake affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Drake is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center, St Alexius Medical Center, Northwest Community Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.
How does Dr. Drake compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Elk Grove Village?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Elk Grove Village, Dr. Drake ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Drake is among the highest-volume surgeons in Elk Grove Village.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Drake practices?
Alexian Brothers Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Alexius Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwest Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Dr. Drake's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Elk Grove Village average of 80. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Elk Grove Village.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Kuesis | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eugene Lopez | 41 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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