Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1346269024
- Accepts Medicare
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1520 San Pablo St, Suite 4300
Los Angeles, CA 900335330
(323) 442-6245 - Mailing address
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Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 27, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #C42095
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346269024. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
36
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$34,021
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33430 |
Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | 13 | 13 | $2,119 | |
93314 |
Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | 12 | 12 | $93 | |
33530 |
Coronary artery bypass or valve procedure reoperation more than 1 month after original operation | 11 | 11 | $487 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 25 peers in this city , average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$286
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $285.67 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vaughn Starnes's medical specialty?
Dr. Vaughn Starnes practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Vaughn Starnes practice?
Dr. Vaughn Starnes practices at 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 900335330. Office phone: 3234426245.
What is Dr. Vaughn Starnes's NPI?
Dr. Vaughn Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346269024, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vaughn Starnes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vaughn Starnes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vaughn Starnes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine (HCPCS 33430); Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart (HCPCS 93314); Coronary artery bypass or valve procedure reoperation more than 1 month after original operation (HCPCS 33530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.