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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1520 San Pablo St, Suite 4300
Los Angeles, CA 900335330
(323) 442-6245
Mailing address
Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$286
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 2 $285.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$286

Frequently asked questions

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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.