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NICHOLAS R VAUGHAN CRNA
NPI 1487027728
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Overland Park, KS

Active since November 09, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
5721 W 119TH ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209(913) 428-2900(913) 428-2951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 16, 2016, Nov 9, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Nicholas R Vaughan Crna NPPES

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

NICHOLAS R VAUGHAN CRNA (NPI 1487027728) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Overland Park, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (43-557385) and active in the NPI registry since November 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus, and maintains a secondary practice location in North Kansas City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487027728
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS R VAUGHANCredential: CRNA
Location Address5721 W 119TH STOverland Park, KS 66209-3722
Mailing Address8717 W 110th St, Suite 600Overland Park, KS 66210-2144 · (913) 428-2900 · Fax (913) 428-2951
Phone(913) 428-2900
Fax(913) 428-2951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1487027728 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 43-557385✔ Licensed in MO · 2022046624
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 114015 (KS)
5721 W 119TH ST, Overland Park, KS 66209
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 240North Kansas City, MO 64116-3254 · Phone (816) 691-2021 · Fax (816) 346-7690

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Oscar Health and more.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

Nicholas R Vaughan Crna 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 ID5698071025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160311000518, I20230525001596
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 Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Vaughan reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
2.0 mi
Urgent Care
4061 INDIAN CREEK PKWY
Overland Park, KS 66207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 845 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427664283 (913) 323-8885
Anesthesia Associates Of Kansas City PA
2.3 mi
Anesthesiology
8717 W 110TH ST, SUITE 600
Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 328 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174504732 (913) 428-2900
Kansas Anesthesiology Professionals PA
4.1 mi
Anesthesiology
10995 QUIVIRA RD STE 150
Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588142723 (913) 339-9437
Kansas Surgery Center, LLC
4.1 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
10995 QUIVIRA RD STE 200
Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366117988 (913) 339-9437
Midwest Anesthesia Associates, PA
6.3 mi
Anesthesiology
9100 W 74TH ST
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 157 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336192392 (913) 632-2230
Kansas University Physicians Inc
10 mi
Internal Medicine
4000 CAMBRIDGE ST
Kansas City, KS 66160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 2,139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003858333 (913) 588-2527
Meritas Health Corporation
17 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR, SUITE 530
North Kansas City, MO 64116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 702 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386999696 (816) 452-3300
Anesthesia Associates Of Topeka PA
57 mi
Anesthesiology
823 SW MULVANE ST, SUITE 210
Topeka, KS 66606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518933837 (785) 235-3451

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914
Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number170016
Location1700 SW 7th StreetTopeka, KS 66606 · Shawnee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Overland Park Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Overland Park, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number170176
Location10500 Quivira RoadOverland Park, KS 66215 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Luke's East Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lees Summit, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260216
Location100 N E Saint Luke's BoulevardLees Summit, MO 64086 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66209 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.40 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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.

93.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.95
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.

DR. AURELIANE N HARDY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 498-6000
SONYA JURGENS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 428-2900
PRIYANKA PANKAJ LEYH M.D.
Anesthesiology
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 428-2900
HEATHER LYNNE WHITE APRN, ACNPC-AG
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 498-7367
REED TENNEY
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 428-2900
ELIZABETH ARONICA DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 498-6000
MOHAMAD SHARAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 498-6000
CHEYANNE ROSE GODWIN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5721 W 119TH ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66209
Johnson County (913) 498-6537

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 Nicholas Vaughan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Vaughan is 1487027728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2015.

Where is Nicholas Vaughan located?

Nicholas Vaughan practices at 5721 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209. The listed phone number is (913) 428-2900.

What is Nicholas Vaughan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Nicholas Vaughan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas 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 organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Vaughan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Vaughan reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc (Overland Park, KS), Anesthesia Associates Of Kansas City PA (Overland Park, KS), Kansas Anesthesiology Professionals PA (Overland Park, KS), Kansas Surgery Center, LLC (Overland Park, KS), Midwest Anesthesia Associates, PA (Shawnee Mission, KS) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Nicholas Vaughan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Vaughan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Nicholas 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.

Is Nicholas Vaughan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Vaughan is affiliated with University Of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus, Overland Park Reg Med Ctr and Saint Luke's East Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Vaughan was last updated on September 18, 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.