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Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD

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(Dr. Nathan Drummond, MD)

(534 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2012)

Professional interests include: revision arthroplasty (joint revision), knee surgery, hip surgery, and more.

5251 US 290
Austin, TX 78735

(512) 654-3000

Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD is an orthopedist in Austin, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin.

Office Locations

5251 US 290
Austin, TX 78735

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200 Medical Parkway
Lakeway, TX 78738

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Some issues Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“Join orthopedist Nathan Drummond, MD, via Zoom for a discussion on the latest treatments available to alleviate hip and knee pain, including replacement surgery.”—"Healthspeak Education Series: Orthopedics", The Austin Chronicle, February 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD performed more joint aspiration, joint injections, joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	68
injections	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
blood draw	15
doctor visit	505
hospital care	20
injections	124
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
reconstructive surgery	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
blood draw	31
doctor visit	446
injections	111
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
reconstructive surgery	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	148
blood draw	45
doctor visit	572
hospital care	16
injections	148
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	46
X-rays	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	55
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	190
blood draw	72
doctor visit	670
hospital care	20
injections	190
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	77
lower extremity surgery	77
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	77
X-rays	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX during 2023 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	228
blood draw	58
doctor visit	780
hospital care	11
injections	228
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	99
lower extremity surgery	99
reconstructive surgery	99

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated as an orthopedist in Austin, TX were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	136
blood draw	44
doctor visit	506
hospital care	16
injections	136
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	59
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	321
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	137
85 and over	9
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2012. He completed residency at Via Christi Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2012)

Residency: Via Christi Hospitals (2017)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scott & White Clinic

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Guardian, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Optum-Optum Behavioral Health, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Extra

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Guardian

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Optum-Optum Behavioral Health

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Open Access Select

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

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Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 534 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nathan McGill Drummond, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-13