Dr Robert Charles Vela, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr Robert Charles Vela, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Gulf Shore Anesthesia Associates Pa and his current practice location is 6130 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 883-6211.

Dr Robert Charles Vela is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M4616) 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 1083818678.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Charles Vela, MD
6130 Parkway Dr,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-2455
(361) 883-6211
(361) 882-4891

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Charles Vela
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience20 Years
Location6130 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, 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:
  • Dr Robert Charles Vela attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083818678
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294800736
  • Enrollment ID: I20080819000444

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Charles Vela such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083818678NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology M4616 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gulf Shore Anesthesia Associates Pa317341280617

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. Dr Robert Charles Vela allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGulf Shore Anesthesia Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902862147
PECOS PAC ID: 3173412806
Enrollment ID: O20040311001101

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. Dr Robert Charles Vela 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
Dr Robert Charles Vela, MD
4455 S Padre Island Dr Ste 11,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-5163

Ph: (361) 883-6211
Dr Robert Charles Vela, MD
6130 Parkway Dr,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-2455

Ph: (361) 883-6211

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr. Linda Lee Early, M.D.
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Phone: 361-883-6211    Fax: 361-882-4891
Dr. Marian B Sussman, MD
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Phone: 361-985-1221    Fax: 361-985-1295
Maria Del Rosario De Los Santos, MD
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Phone: 361-985-5700    
Ben Alan Meisenheimer, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 Saratoga Blvd, Christus Spohn South, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Phone: 361-985-5700    
Dr. William J Grimes, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-694-5445    Fax: 361-694-5449
Branden Michael Reid, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1734 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone: 361-883-6211    
Felicia Daniels,
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2606 Hospital Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Phone: 800-394-4445    Fax: 706-868-4488

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