Albert Russell Vaughn, MD
Albert Russell Vaughn is a Pediatrics specialist based in Jefferson City, TN with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TN can see Albert Russell Vaughn, MD in person in Jefferson City or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2888dNPPES updated 2018-06-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
120 Hospital Dr Ste 130, Jefferson City, TN 37760-5279
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.33%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee1.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
243
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
429
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,364
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $755k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$567 received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Albert Russell Vaughn's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
12 years in practice
Established
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Taxonomy: 208000000X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
1225 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37909-2675
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pediatrics Care With Albert Russell Vaughn
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Albert Russell Vaughn for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jefferson City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Albert Russell Vaughn
Dr. Vaughn is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jefferson City, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 475-4742.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Albert Russell Vaughn
Practice Location
120 Hospital Dr Ste 130, Jefferson City, TN 37760-5279
Mailing Address
1225 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37909-2675
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