Paula Vaughn, ACNP
NPI 1679823371 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Vaughn, ACNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1679823371).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679823371
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ACNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2013004690 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
242 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 53 | $29 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 31 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$79 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 68 | 23 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 64 | 33 |
| Metronidazole | 33 | — |
| Mupirocin | 22 | 13 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 16 | 13 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 14 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | — |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$455 across 15 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
- 2012-09-11
- Last updated
- 2024-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Vaughn's NPI number?
- Paula Vaughn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679823371, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Vaughn's specialty?
- Paula Vaughn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Vaughn located?
- Paula Vaughn's practice location on file with NPPES is 4901 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1495.
- What is Paula Vaughn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Vaughn is (314) 362-5298.
- Does Paula Vaughn accept Medicare?
- Paula Vaughn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Vaughn's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Vaughn's NPI (1679823371) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.