Ricky Lee Vaughn, - Medicare Counselor in Merkel, TX

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Ricky Lee Vaughn, is a medicare enrolled "Counselor - Professional" provider in Merkel, Texas. He graduated from healthcare school in 2009 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Mental Health Counselor. He is a member of the group practice Shackelford County Community Resource Center and his current practice location is 217 Edwards, Merkel, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 928-0014.

Ricky Lee Vaughn is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 80145) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043829179.

Contact Information

Ricky Lee Vaughn,
217 Edwards,
Merkel, TX 79536-3803
(325) 928-0014
(325) 928-1175

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRicky Lee Vaughn
GenderMale
SpecialityMental Health Counselor
Experience16 Years
Location217 Edwards, Merkel, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ricky Lee Vaughn graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043829179
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2020
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204284292
  • Enrollment ID: I20231202000151

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ricky Lee Vaughn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043829179NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YP2500XCounselor - Professional 80145 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shackelford County Community Resource Center862802717422

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ricky Lee Vaughn allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameShackelford County Community Resource Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194804278
PECOS PAC ID: 8628027174
Enrollment ID: O20050121000572
Entity NameSondermind Provider Network Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760854442
PECOS PAC ID: 9537572490
Enrollment ID: O20210326001541

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ricky Lee Vaughn is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ricky Lee Vaughn,
1749 Pine St,
Abilene, TX 79601-3043

Ph: (325) 696-0600		Ricky Lee Vaughn,
217 Edwards,
Merkel, TX 79536-3803

Ph: (325) 928-0014

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Counselor in Merkel, TX

Lindsay Alyn Wilson,
Counselor
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 217 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536
Phone: 325-928-0014    
Holly Annette Biggs, LPC
Counselor
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 217 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536
Phone: 325-928-0014    
Janeen Jones,
Counselor
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 321 N West St, Merkel, TX 79536
Phone: 627-478-3829    

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