Quick answers
- Does Dennis R. Vaughn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis R. Vaughn accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dennis R. Vaughn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 429 Original Medicare patients and 1,414 services for Dennis R. Vaughn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis R. Vaughn's NPI number?
- 1497789572. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dennis R. Vaughn, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 429 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,414 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)361 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)207 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)143 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)112 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Dennis R. Vaughn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis R. Vaughn at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140135
- Kirby Medical CenterMonticello, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141301
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis R. Vaughn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 320 E Central AveDecatur, IL 62521 (217) 877‑9117
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis R. Vaughn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Improvement Center13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Improvement Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497789572 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians