John Vachtsevanos, MD
NPI 1306820832 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Vachtsevanos, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1306820832).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306820832
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046269 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,390 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 567 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 566 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 238 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 212 | $119 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 196 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 409 | 250 |
| Celecoxib | 189 | 106 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 183 | 166 |
| Cephalexin | 144 | 132 |
| Meloxicam | 122 | 83 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 121 | 107 |
| Mupirocin | 92 | 87 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 79 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-29
- Last updated
- 2023-09-28
- Certified
- 2023-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Vachtsevanos's NPI number?
- John Vachtsevanos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306820832, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Vachtsevanos's specialty?
- John Vachtsevanos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Vachtsevanos located?
- John Vachtsevanos's practice location on file with NPPES is 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Gainesville, GA 30501-3861.
- What is John Vachtsevanos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Vachtsevanos is (770) 532-7202.
- Does John Vachtsevanos accept Medicare?
- John Vachtsevanos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Vachtsevanos's NPI active?
- Yes — John Vachtsevanos's NPI (1306820832) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.