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- 7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499
About Dr. Vaughan
Patrick J. Vaughan, MD is a healthcare provider in Lakewood, WA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Patrick trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Patrick provided 10,381 services to 998 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215903711.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (253) 582-7257
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7308 BRIDGEPORT WAY W SUITE 201
Lakewood, WA 98499
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
10,381 services · 998 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
178 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
43 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
188 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
66 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
49 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
9,296 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
32 | As often as other 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 |
316 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
110 | More often than most 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 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Lakewood 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vaughan's specialty?
Dr. Vaughan is an orthopaedic surgeon in Lakewood, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vaughan?
Dr. Vaughan is listed at 7308 Bridgeport Way W Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vaughan?
The number on file is (253) 582-7257. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vaughan?
Dr. Vaughan's National Provider Identifier is 1215903711. 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
What is Dr. Vaughan's medical education?
Dr. Vaughan attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vaughan have?
Dr. Vaughan has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vaughan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vaughan performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 1-2 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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