Dr Steven Andrew Vela, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr Steven Andrew Vela, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Surgical Associates Corpus Christi, Llp and his current practice location is 6133 Parkway, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 881-8333.

Dr Steven Andrew Vela is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M3778) 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 1831134816.

Contact Information

Dr Steven Andrew Vela, MD
6133 Parkway,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-2459
(361) 881-8333
(361) 881-8753

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven Andrew Vela
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location6133 Parkway, 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 Steven Andrew Vela attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831134816
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800998907
  • Enrollment ID: I20070220000516

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven Andrew Vela such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831134816NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery M3778 (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
Surgical Associates Corpus Christi, Llp10523315848

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 Steven Andrew Vela allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSurgical Associates Corpus Christi, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457404139
PECOS PAC ID: 1052331584
Enrollment ID: O20070301000546

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 Steven Andrew 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 Steven Andrew Vela, MD
6133 Parkway,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-2459

Ph: (361) 881-8333
Dr Steven Andrew Vela, MD
6133 Parkway,
Corpus Christi, TX 78414-2459

Ph: (361) 881-8333

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