Physician Profile
John J. Vaughan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vaughan
John J. Vaughan, MD is a healthcare provider in Lexington, KY specializing in orthopaedic surgery. John trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows John provided 276 services to 214 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (859) 255-9059
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1760 NICHOLASVILLE RD SUITE 604
Lexington, KY 40503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
276 services · 214 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
44 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
96 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
94 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
42 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Lexington 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Vaughan?
Dr. Vaughan is an orthopaedic surgeon in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vaughan's address?
Dr. Vaughan is listed at 1760 Nicholasville Rd Suite 604, Lexington, KY 40503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vaughan?
The number on file is (859) 255-9059. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vaughan?
Dr. Vaughan's National Provider Identifier is 1538154851. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Vaughan train?
Dr. Vaughan attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vaughan have?
Dr. Vaughan has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Vaughan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vaughan performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vaughan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vaughan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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