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DR. CHRISTINA LYNN VAUGHAN M.D., M.H.S.
NPI 1417142589
Psychiatry & Neurology - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since September 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Christina Lynn Vaughan M.d., M.h.s. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA LYNN VAUGHAN M.D., M.H.S. (NPI 1417142589) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0058684) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417142589
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084H0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA LYNN VAUGHANCredential: M.D., M.H.S.
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429 · (303) 493-7000
Phone(720) 848-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1417142589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084H0002X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0058684
Definition
A psychiatrist or neurologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License DR.0058684 (CO)
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Christina Lynn Vaughan Vladutiu M.d., M.h.s.

Other Identifiers 1

Other036125722IL · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Select Health, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christina Lynn Vaughan M.d., M.h.s. 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 ID2163693748
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170824000593
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christina Vaughan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Physicians Incorporated
Same address
Internal Medicine
12605 E 16TH AVE, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL
Aurora, CO 80045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 4,283 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962461889 (303) 493-7000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
181 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
97 services60 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
85 services38 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
67 services53 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
16 services11 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services13 patients

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

KEVIN BRADLEY ROTHCHILD MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-2728
DR. JONATHAN ORSBORN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ERIN SLOUN FIELDS PHARMD
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-4083
DR. JUAN PABLO IDROVO M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-8366
STACEY M JOHNSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ANDREA LYNNE HALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
KRISTI WHARTON SWIM FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
LAURA TIERNEY YOST CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000

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 Christina Vaughan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Vaughan is 1417142589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Christina Lynn Vaughan Vladutiu M.D., M.H.S..

Where is Christina Vaughan located?

Christina Vaughan practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Christina Vaughan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084H0002X.

Is Christina Vaughan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Vaughan 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christina Vaughan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Vaughan reassigns Medicare benefits to University Physicians Incorporated (Aurora, CO). The 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 Christina Vaughan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christina Vaughan accept?

Health plans from Select Health and UnitedHealthcare list Christina Vaughan 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 Christina Vaughan was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.