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Dr. Kevin Vaught, MD

Cape Girardeau, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vaught, Neurosurgeon in Cape Girardeau, MO?

    Dr. Kevin Vaught, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Cape Girardeau, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vaught graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Vaught is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaught’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaught’s office at (573) 332-7746.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vaught?

    Dr. Kevin Vaught, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vaught empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain & Spinal Surgery, Pain Management, Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cape Girardeau/MO community, Dr. Vaught is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of Tennessee Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Vaught board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Vaught, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Vaught speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vaught treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Vaught 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. Vaught. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Fragility Fracture of Spine
    • Pathological Vertebral Fracture
    • Spinal Compression Fracture from Osteoporosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8088XA: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Does Dr. Vaught accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vaught accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 332-7746 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vaught accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?

    Dr. Vaught in Cape Girardeau, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Physicians Health Plan of N. Indiana

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    Where is Dr. Vaught's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Vaught's Primary Practice

    1723 Broadway St Ste 410

    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

    (573) 332-7746

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    Dr. Kevin Vaught's Practice 2

    201 State Highway 34

    Marble Hill, MO 63764

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    Dr. Kevin Vaught's Practice 3

    1102 Sikes Ave

    Sikeston, MO 63801

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

    Dr. Vaught's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689623811.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaught?

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

    What is Dr. Kevin Vaught's specialty?

    Dr. Vaught is a Neurosurgeon near Cape Girardeau, MO. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Vaught to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kevin Vaught affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vaught is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Kevin Vaught accepting new patients in Cape Girardeau, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Vaught is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Vaught offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vaught's office at (573) 332-7746 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Vaught?

    Please contact Dr. Vaught's office at (573) 332-7746 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Vaught have?

    Dr. Kevin Vaught is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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