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Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Professional interests include: carpal tunnel injection, musculoskeletal problems, injuries, and more.
935 Spring Creek Road Suite 200 Chattanooga Tn
East Ridge, TN 37412

Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD is an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD is affiliated with Park Ridge Health System and Parkridge East Hospital Parkridge Medical Center.

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Office Locations

935 Spring Creek Road Suite 200 Chattanooga Tn
East Ridge, TN 37412
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935 Spring Creek Road Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 664-4787
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Some issues Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

major joint aspiration
major joint injection

In 2024, Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD had a list price for major joint aspiration, and major joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

aspiration
aspiration procedures
joint aspiration
joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, joint aspiration, and joint injections that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 32
doctor visit 384
hip imaging 35
injections 70
musculoskeletal imaging 74
nerve block 38
pain management 38
spinal procedures 60
X-rays 96

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 28
doctor visit 360
hip imaging 48
injections 43
musculoskeletal imaging 91
nerve block 15
pain management 15
spinal procedures 26
X-rays 102

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 23
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 43
doctor visit 375
hip imaging 32
injections 56
musculoskeletal imaging 65
nerve block 13
pain management 13
spinal procedures 34
X-rays 86

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 17
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 9
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 49
doctor visit 415
hip imaging 60
injections 84
musculoskeletal imaging 110
nerve block 21
pain management 21
spinal procedures 33
X-rays 122

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 308
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 46
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2015

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Dementia 12
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 83
doctor visit 447
injections 130
musculoskeletal imaging 44
nerve block 30
pain management 30
spinal procedures 50
X-rays 64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 30
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2017 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 98
doctor visit 533
injections 116
musculoskeletal imaging 54
pain management 18
spinal procedures 59
X-rays 113

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 16
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2017

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 36
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2018 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 100
doctor visit 427
injections 117
musculoskeletal imaging 74
pain management 17
spinal procedures 97
X-rays 171

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 23
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 30
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2019 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 94
doctor visit 330
injections 115
musculoskeletal imaging 58
pain management 21
spinal procedures 78
X-rays 136

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 97
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 19
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2020 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 85
doctor visit 266
injections 105
musculoskeletal imaging 44
pain management 20
spinal procedures 43
X-rays 87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 81
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 15
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2021 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 62
doctor visit 262
injections 62
musculoskeletal imaging 38
spinal procedures 50
X-rays 88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2022 were X-rays, injections, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 46
doctor visit 224
injections 61
musculoskeletal imaging 20
spinal procedures 56
X-rays 76

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 69
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 12
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2023 were X-rays, spinal procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 36
doctor visit 203
injections 36
musculoskeletal imaging 25
spinal procedures 66
X-rays 91

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 65
Age
From 65 to 74 39
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN during 2024 were X-rays, spinal procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 29
doctor visit 208
injections 29
musculoskeletal imaging 23
spinal procedures 86
X-rays 109

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated as an orthopedist in East Ridge, TN were X-rays, injections, aspiration and spinal procedures.

aspiration 60
doctor visit 341
hip imaging 43
injections 78
musculoskeletal imaging 55
nerve block 23
pain management 21
spinal procedures 56
X-rays 103

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 101
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 88
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 15
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Cancer 6
Dementia 7

Education & Training

He completed residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He has a state license in Georgia.

Residency: Orlando Regional Medical Center (1995)

Licensed In: Georgia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in East Ridge, TN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Barry Richard Vaughn, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $848 Sports Med Hip
$711 		Sports Med Knee
$136
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $404 Biomet SpinalPak
$269 		Biomet SpinalPak / OrthoPak
$135
ZIMVIE INC. $354 Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System
$354
Choice Spine, LP $187 VEO
$187
EBI, LLC $153 Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System
$153
Other $1,398 Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System
$136 		CMF
$133 		H-WAVE
$120 		Tritanium
$109 		Sprix
$58 		Other
$842
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,701
Travel and Lodging $642

Biography

Dr. Barry Vaughn, who practices in Chattanooga, TN, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Vaughn obtained a license to practice in Georgia.

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