KAREN R. VAUGHN M.D. – NPI #1972605459
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KAREN VAUGHN is a physician located in BELLMEAD, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972605459 to KAREN VAUGHN on September 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jan 25, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN VAUGHN below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN R. VAUGHN

NPI Number
1972605459
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN R. VAUGHN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
903 NORTH IH35
SUITE 112
BELLMEAD, TX 76705
Phone: (254) 335-5844 Fax: (254) 651-1133
4 Other location(s):
556 N Loop 340
Bellmead, TX 76705
Phone: (254) 412-5700
514 S Bonham St
Mexia, TX 76667-3600
Phone: (254) 562-9321
Fax: (254) 562-3570
201 E Arizona Ave
Sweetwater, TX 79556-7119
Phone: (325) 235-8641 Ext: 302
Fax: (325) 235-5925
7700 Fish Pond Rd
Waco, TX 76710-1031
Phone: (254) 761-4444
Mailing address
2507 GURLEY AVE
WACO, TX 76706-2840
Phone: (325) 428-7997 Fax: (254) 651-1133
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 25, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN VAUGHN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE CROSSAL051004983
otherMEDICARE COMPLETEAL721608375
otherVIVA HEALTHALI32237
medicaidAL009941474
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX M9071
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 TX M9071

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
7700 FISH POND RD,
WACO, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON - Graduated 2001
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KAREN VAUGHN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER
      701 MCCLINTIC DRIVE
      GROESBECK, TX 76642
    • PARKVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      600 SOUTH BONHAM STREET
      MEXIA, TX 76667

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