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DR. VERNON WALTER MILLER MD
NPI 1447256888
Surgery in Thermopolis, WY

Active since June 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.6/100
CMS Quality Rating
112 E ARAPAHOE ST, THERMOPOLIS, WY 82443(307) 864-2141(307) 864-3966 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Vernon Walter Miller Md NPPES

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

DR. VERNON WALTER MILLER MD (NPI 1447256888) is an individual surgery provider in Thermopolis, Wyoming, licensed in Wyoming (2962A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447256888
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERNON WALTER MILLERCredential: MD
Location Address112 E ARAPAHOE STThermopolis, WY 82443-2402
Mailing Address112 E Arapahoe StThermopolis, WY 82443-2402 · (307) 864-2141 · Fax (307) 864-3966
Phone(307) 864-2141
Fax(307) 864-3966
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2007
✔ NPI 1447256888 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WY · 2962A
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
112 E ARAPAHOE ST, Thermopolis, WY 82443
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA72968WY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified301369WY
Medicaid106718400WY

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vernon Walter Miller Md 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 ID4880733641
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091208000358
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 Vernon Miller reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hot Springs County Hospital District
Same address
Specialist
112 E ARAPAHOE ST
Thermopolis, WY 82443
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1861550642 (Wyoming)
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275172876 (307) 864-2141

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Thermopolis, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number531304
Location150 East ArapahoeThermopolis, WY 82443 · Hot Springs County
Emergency services

Washakie Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Worland, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number531306
Location400 South 15th StreetWorland, WY 82401 · Washakie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 82443 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
$87.12 typical visit price
range $56.42 – $170.72
Typical copayment $21.78 (range $14.10 – $42.68)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.32 typical visit price
range $18.19 – $139.32
Typical copayment $17.58 (range $4.54 – $34.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

96.6/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
93%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
76%340 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%751 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
58%121 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Patient-Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication
Percentage of patients who underwent a non-emergency surgery who had their personalized risks of postoperative complications assessed by their surgical team prior to surgery using a clinical data-based, patient-specific risk calculator and who received…
72%156 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%148 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
23%572 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 80% · 123 patients
94%123 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
95%148 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
24%148 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 267 patients
0%267 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
11%148 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Specialist
112 E ARAPAHOE ST
THERMOPOLIS, WY 82443
Hot Springs County (307) 864-2141
VERNON W. MILLER M.D., P.C.
Specialist
112 E ARAPAHOE ST
THERMOPOLIS, WY 82443
Hot Springs County (307) 864-2141

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 Vernon Miller's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernon Miller is 1447256888. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2005.

Where is Vernon Miller located?

Vernon Miller practices at 112 E Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 82443. The listed phone number is (307) 864-2141.

What is Vernon Miller's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Vernon Miller enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vernon Miller 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 Vernon Miller's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vernon Miller reassigns Medicare benefits to Hot Springs County Hospital District (Thermopolis, WY). 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 Vernon Miller's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vernon Miller accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming list Vernon Miller 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.

Is Vernon Miller affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vernon Miller is affiliated with Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital and Washakie Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernon Miller was last updated on September 21, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.