Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Vaughan, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1538154851
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1760 Nicholasville RD, Suite 604
Lexington, KY 405031471
(859) 255-9059
fax (859) 254-3112

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2010
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #25279
Medicaid
KY #64252794

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538154851. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
384
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,968
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 127 107 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 116 84 $83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 56 56 $101
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 40 30 $91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 24 $116
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 20 16 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $23.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
124
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$1,788
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 40 16 $224
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 18 $804
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 24 0 $471
Methylprednisolone Generic 14 11 $135
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $154

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Vaughan's medical specialty?
Dr. John Vaughan practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. John Vaughan practice?
Dr. John Vaughan practices at 1760 Nicholasville RD, Lexington, KY 405031471. Office phone: 8592559059.
What is Dr. John Vaughan's NPI?
Dr. John Vaughan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538154851, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Vaughan accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. John Vaughan does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. John Vaughan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.