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DR. CRISTI NICOLE VAUGHN M.D.
NPI 1396949020
Emergency Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since June 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
34.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, DCH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 759-7122 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Cristi Nicole Vaughn M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CRISTI NICOLE VAUGHN M.D. (NPI 1396949020) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (30048) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396949020
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRISTI NICOLE VAUGHNCredential: M.D.
Location Address809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, DCH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTTuscaloosa, AL 35401-2029
Mailing Address13387 Rockview LnMc Calla, AL 35111-1024 · (205) 759-7122
Phone(205) 759-7122
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2014
✔ NPI 1396949020 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 30048
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cristi Nicole Vaughn M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244362333
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100726000486
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
203 services197 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
128 services124 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
65 services65 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

34.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality30
Improvement Activities0
Cost25.27

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALABAMA HOSPITAL CARE LLC
Internal Medicine
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 344-9019
DR. JOHN WILLIAM DUBAY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, DCH CANCER TREATMENT CENTER
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 759-7803
STEVEN WESLEY COPELAND M.D.
Internal Medicine
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 759-7800
JAMES PAUL MURPHY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, MEDICAL TOWER #124
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 759-7111
KATHY TAYLOR GIVHAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 759-7352
WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES, INC
General Acute Care Hospital
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 614-6063
REBECCA MAYS SYLLA CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 759-7122
JOHNNA JUNKIN WALKER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 759-7352

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 Cristi Vaughn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristi Vaughn is 1396949020. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Where is Cristi Vaughn located?

Cristi Vaughn practices at 809 University Blvd E Dch Emergency Department, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 759-7122.

What is Cristi Vaughn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Cristi Vaughn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristi Vaughn is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Cristi Vaughn accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Cristi Vaughn 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 Cristi Vaughn was last updated on May 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.