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VANGUARD SURGICAL LLC
NPI 1356904064
Transplant Surgery in Louisville, KY

Active since April 18, 2019
2401 TERRA CROSSING BLVD STE 375, LOUISVILLE, KY 40245(502) 912-8300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2023, Jul 9, 2020, May 10, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Vanguard Surgical Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VANGUARD SURGICAL LLC (NPI 1356904064) is a healthcare organization registered as a transplant surgery in Louisville, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. The organization lists Michael G Hughes, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356904064
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Legal Business NameVANGUARD SURGICAL LLC
Location Address2401 TERRA CROSSING BLVD STE 375Louisville, KY 40245-5395
Mailing Address2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 375Louisville, KY 40245-5395 · (502) 912-8300
Phone(502) 912-8300
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael G HughesOwner · (502) 905-7413
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1356904064 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
2401 TERRA CROSSING BLVD STE 375, Louisville, KY 40245
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Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vanguard Surgical Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Vanguard Surgical LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Michael Hughes, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1831133644
2401 TERRA CROSSING BLVD STE 375
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 912-8300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Taylor Rich
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649975368
2401 TERRA CROSSING BLVD STE 375
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 912-8300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kevin O'koon, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1932106465
3900 KRESGE WAY STE 44
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-6700
✔ PECOS8.2 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vanguard Surgical LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanguard Surgical LLC is 1356904064. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2019.

Where is Vanguard Surgical LLC located?

Vanguard Surgical LLC is located at 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 375, Louisville, KY 40245. The listed phone number is (502) 912-8300.

What is Vanguard Surgical LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Vanguard Surgical LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanguard Surgical LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vanguard Surgical LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Vanguard Surgical LLC, in General Surgery and Nurse Practitioner. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Vanguard Surgical LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Vanguard Surgical LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanguard Surgical LLC was last updated on April 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.