Mark A Vaughan, M.D.

General Practice

(530) 886-8630Auburn, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 30 years in general practice, Mark a Vaughan, M.D. is a long-established general practitioner in Auburn. A Saint Louis University School of Medicine graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 131 General Practice providers in CASee all General Practice in Auburn30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5816dNPPES updated 2010-06-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3256 Professional Dr, Auburn, CA 95602-2412

Fax: (530) 886-8629
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

0.74%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.1%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

753

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

486

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,897

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $479k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

General PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Taxonomy: 208D00000X

Education & Training

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190145

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Virtual General Practice Care With Mark a Vaughan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark a Vaughan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Auburn 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 Mark a Vaughan

Dr. Vaughan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Auburn, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 886-8630.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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