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Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD

Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Professional interests include: burn surgery, arthritis, elbow fracture, and more.
2195 Harrodsburg Road Second Floor, Hallway I and J
Lexington, KY 40504

Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD is a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky HealthCare.

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2195 Harrodsburg Road Second Floor, Hallway I and J
Lexington, KY 40504
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Some issues Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Eyelid Reconstruction

Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct defects that typically arise from traumatic injury to the eye or after skin cancer removal on the eyelid. The surgery aims to preserve eyelid function and to improve its appearance.

The choice of reconstruction technique depends on the size and severity of the defect. If tissue loss is small to moderate, the wound may simply be sutured close. For larger defects, however, tissue from other parts of the body may be needed. Tissue may be taken (or harvested) from the ear, scalp, abdomen, roof of the mouth, inside of the check, or the eyelid itself.

The Hughes procedure and the Cutler-Beard procedure are reconstruction techniques that use eyelid tissue. In the Hughes procedure, a piece of neighboring tarsoconjunctival tissue is cut, slid onto the wound, and then sutured together. The tarsoconjunctiva is made up of the connective tissue that provides support to the eyelid, called tarsus, and the membrane covering the white of the eyes, called conjunctiva. This technique is suited for defects that are located on the sides of the eyelid. The Cutler-Beard procedure requires a thicker segment of tarsoconjunctival tissue and is used to repair defects in the center of the eyelid.

Eyelid reconstruction is commonly done at an outpatient facility. There will be bruising and swelling for about four to ten days following surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated, use cold compress, and apply antibiotic cream on their eyelids for the first few days. Strenuous activities must be avoided for four weeks, but patients may be able to return to work after about a week.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 360

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2013 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 11
doctor visit 358
injections 22
nerve procedures 11
open surgery 11
upper extremity surgery 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 16
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2013

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 41
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2014 were injections, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 14
decompression surgery 15
doctor visit 373
hospital care 27
injections 35
inpatient care 27
nerve procedures 15
open surgery 15
upper extremity surgery 15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 229
Black 42
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 26
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 41
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2015 were upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 332
hospital care 12
injections 18
inpatient care 12
tendon surgery 20
upper extremity surgery 20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 260
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 412
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 24
Less than 65 162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2015

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 43
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2016 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 11
doctor visit 370
hospital care 11
injections 37
inpatient care 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 24
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2016

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2017 were injections, reconstructive surgery, nerve procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 341
injections 25
nerve procedures 12
open surgery 12
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
tissue transfer 12
upper extremity surgery 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 51
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 18
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 101

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 116
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2018

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 79
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 54

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 41
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2020

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 42
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 39
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2021

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 96

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2023

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2024 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 117
injections 18

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 93
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Lexington, KY were injections, tendon surgery, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration 12
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 206
hospital care 16
injections 25
inpatient care 16
nerve procedures 12
open surgery 12
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
tendon surgery 20
tissue transfer 12
upper extremity surgery 14
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD.

Gender
Female 93
Male 79
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 119
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 8
75 to 84 26
Less than 65 55
65 to 74 72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 3
Cancer 8

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery, Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery, Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Kentucky

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Bartleson Drake, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Novadaq Technologies Inc. $6,674 PINPOINT
$6,674
Mentor Worldwide LLC $360 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer
$360
RTI Surgical, Inc $296 Cortiva Allograft Dermis
$296
Sientra, Inc. $199 SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT
$199
Medartis Inc. $118 Aptus
$118
Other $178 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY
$85 		Dermatology and Wound Care
$34 		AxoGuard Nerve Protector
$20 		Freestyle Libre 2
$20 		IVS - AVA
$19
Types of Payments
Honoraria $3,000
Travel and Lodging $2,598
Food and Beverage $2,143
Education $85

Biography

Dr. David Drake obtained a license to practice in Kentucky.

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