Quick answers
- Does Gina M. Dragone accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gina M. Dragone accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gina M. Dragone see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,143 services for Gina M. Dragone. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gina M. Dragone's NPI number?
- 1609352095. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Gina M. Dragone, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 365 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,143 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)467 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)440 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)170 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)44 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia73%
- Anxiety52%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression44%
Hospitals where Gina M. Dragone works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gina M. Dragone at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
Practice locations
Addresses where Gina M. Dragone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3980 Sheridan DrAmherst, NY 14226 (716) 250‑2000
- 50 E N StBuffalo, NY 14203 (716) 885‑8318
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gina M. Dragone as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dent Neurologic Group LLP116 clinicians in the group
- Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Inc43 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Amherst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amherst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dent Neurologic Group LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609352095 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians