Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gary Vaughn, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Family Medicine Physician · Gallup, NM

  • NPI 1972546604
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 68.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
516 E Nizhoni Blvd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-1000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 23, 2018
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Idaho #M-9151 · Idaho #M9151
Medicaid
NM #14607531

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972546604. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
171
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,606
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 83 40 $64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 71 43 $94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 14 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Gallup Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
210
Patients
22
Total drug cost
$24,127
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 24 11 $132
Pregabalin Generic 21 0 $337
Lisinopril Generic 20 11 $138
Suboxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) Brand 18 0 $7,972
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $307
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 0 $291
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 15 0 $112
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 15 0 $371
Losartan Potassium Generic 15 0 $188
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 13 0 $603

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gary Vaughn's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Vaughn practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Gallup, NM.
Where does Dr. Gary Vaughn practice?
Dr. Gary Vaughn practices at 516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301. Office phone: 5057221000.
What is Dr. Gary Vaughn's NPI?
Dr. Gary Vaughn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972546604, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Vaughn accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Vaughn accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Vaughn commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.