Doctor Profile

Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Ray B. Vaughters, Iii

MD · Endocrinology · University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
526 RICHLAND AVE W
Aiken, SC 29801
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 28+ Years Practicing
5.2K
Medicare Patients / yr
35
Procedures Billed
28
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for South Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Vaughters is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 29801, SC — the Endocrinology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Vaughters Does

Dr. Vaughters served 5,193 Medicare patients across 16,562 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 403% above the average Endocrinology in South Carolina (1,032 patients across 66 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg (J1071)6,72012
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)2,634692
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)1,247759
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)758137
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)758137

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Vaughters billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Vaughters is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Aiken Regional Medical Center

Aiken, SC
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 CMS Rating

Allendale County Hospital

Fairfax, SC
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Vaughters practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Vaughters offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 526 RICHLAND AVE W, Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: (803) 648-3130

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

83.9345

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 29801, SC

If Dr. Vaughters isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 29801, SC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jennifer R. PedersenEndocrinology26818.0 mi
Usah LilavivatEndocrinology5.9K51.3 mi
Andres CalderonEndocrinology121.6 mi
Ronald WattsEndocrinology1.4K142.5 mi
Papita M. RozarioEndocrinology1.0K151.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Vaughters takes three steps:

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Ray B. Vaughters, Iii: Common Questions

Does Dr. Vaughters accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Vaughters is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Vaughters depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 29801, SC →
Where is Dr. Vaughters's office?
Dr. Vaughters practices at 526 RICHLAND AVE W, Aiken, SC 29801. Phone: (803) 648-3130.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Vaughters accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (803) 648-3130 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 29801, SC to see available options.
Does Dr. Vaughters offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Vaughters as offering telehealth. Call the office at (803) 648-3130 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Vaughters?
Dr. Vaughters graduated in 1998 and has been practicing for approximately 28 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Vaughters treated 5,193 Medicare patients across 35 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Vaughters is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (803) 648-3130 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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