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Melissa J. Smith Vaughn, FNP

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About Melissa Smith Vaughn

Melissa J. Smith Vaughn, FNP is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Melissa is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — adult health. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 792 Medicare patients across 933 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, 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', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

School Other Graduated: 2009

Specialty

Nurse Practitioner — Family (Primary)
Nurse Practitioner — Family (Additional)
Nurse Practitioner — Family (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TN license14588
GA licenseRN206506
NPI1730419474
NPI issued12/31/2009

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

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Melissa J. Smith Vaughn specialize in?

Melissa J. Smith Vaughn is a nurse practitioner in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.

NPI registry

Where is Melissa J. Smith Vaughn located?

Melissa J. Smith Vaughn is listed at 979 E 3Rd St Ste B-601, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Melissa J. Smith Vaughn's phone number?

The number on file is (423) 316-2042. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Melissa J. Smith Vaughn's NPI number?

Melissa J. Smith Vaughn's National Provider Identifier is 1730419474. 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 Melissa J. Smith Vaughn train?

Melissa J. Smith Vaughn attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Melissa J. Smith Vaughn been practicing?

Melissa J. Smith Vaughn has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Melissa J. Smith Vaughn do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Melissa J. Smith Vaughn the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Melissa J. Smith Vaughn confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa J. Smith Vaughn. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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