Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Vaughn, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1982469904
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 3 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2336 1St Ave Sw
Hickory, NC 286022007
(828) 732-5650

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2024 — 2 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2023 — 3 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #5019661

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982469904. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$252
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 4 $70.95
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $55.35
Exact Sciences Corporation 2 $40.17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2 $33.34
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $22.51
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $14.84
Inari Medical, Inc. 1 $14.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$252

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Vaughn's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Vaughn practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Karen Vaughn practice?
Dr. Karen Vaughn practices at 2336 1St Ave Sw, Hickory, NC 286022007. Office phone: 8287325650.
What is Dr. Karen Vaughn's NPI?
Dr. Karen Vaughn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982469904, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Vaughn accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Vaughn accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.