Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Laguna Hills, CA

Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Surgical" in Laguna Hills, California. He graduated from nursing school in 2021 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Cep America - Neurology Pc, Farzad Massoudi Md Inc and his current practice location is 23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 405, Laguna Hills, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 588-5800.

Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr is licensed to practice in California (license number PA60566) 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 1558028373.

Contact Information

Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr, PA-C
23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 405,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3683
(949) 588-5800
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Richard Michael Vela Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience3 Years
Location23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 405, Laguna Hills, California
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:
  • Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr graduated from nursing school in 2021
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558028373
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2021
  • Last Update Date: 04/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385021427
  • Enrollment ID: I20220511001973

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558028373NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant PA60566 (California)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
363AS0400XPhysician Assistant - Surgical PA60566 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mission Hospital Regional Med CenterMission viejo, CAHospital
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna hills, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cep America - Neurology Pc397187150054
Farzad Massoudi Md Inc88200875212

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. Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr 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
Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr, PA-C
17322 Almelo Ln,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4621

Ph: (949) 812-8055
Mr Richard Michael Vela Jr, PA-C
23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 405,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3683

Ph: (949) 588-5800

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