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Dr. Christopher Vaughn, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Toccoa, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vaughn, Orthopedic Surgeon in Toccoa, GA?

    Dr. Christopher Vaughn, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Toccoa, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vaughn completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaughn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaughn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaughn’s office at (706) 886-3148.

    Where did Dr. Vaughn go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Brooke Army Med Center

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc

    Is Dr. Vaughn board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Vaughn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Vaughn speak?

    Dr. Vaughn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Vaughn typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vaughn diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vaughn. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Vaughn typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Vaughn performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vaughn. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Does Dr. Vaughn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vaughn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 886-3148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vaughn accept in Toccoa, GA?

    Dr. Vaughn in Toccoa, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vaughn's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Vaughn's Primary Practice

    115 Rock Quarry Rd

    Toccoa, GA 30577

    (706) 886-3148

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    Dr. Christopher Vaughn's Practice 2

    58 Big a Rd

    Toccoa, GA 30577

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    Dr. Christopher Vaughn's Practice 3

    125 W Gibson St

    Hartwell, GA 30643

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    What is Dr. Vaughn's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vaughn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861404295.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaughn?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaughn

    What is Dr. Christopher Vaughn's specialty?

    Dr. Vaughn is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Toccoa, GA.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Christopher Vaughn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vaughn is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Christopher Vaughn accepting new patients in Toccoa, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Vaughn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Vaughn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vaughn's office at (706) 886-3148 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Vaughn?

    Please contact Dr. Vaughn's office at (706) 886-3148 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vaughn's office located?

    Dr. Vaughn's offices are located in Toccoa, GA and Hartwell, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Vaughn have?

    Dr. Christopher Vaughn is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.