Dr Jose Victor Vela, MD - Medicare Family Practice in San Antonio, TX

Dr Jose Victor Vela, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Houston Carenow Urgent Care Pllc and his current practice location is 720 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 921-3800.

Dr Jose Victor Vela is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2804) 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 1073741112.

Contact Information

Dr Jose Victor Vela, MD
720 Pleasanton Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78214-1306
(210) 921-3800
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jose Victor Vela
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience38 Years
Location720 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, 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 Jose Victor Vela graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073741112
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2009
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527224476
  • Enrollment ID: I20120723000382

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jose Victor Vela such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073741112NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine P2804 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Houston Carenow Urgent Care Pllc701229195882

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Entity NameHouston Carenow Urgent Care Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093251860
PECOS PAC ID: 7012291958
Enrollment ID: O20170221001969

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jose Victor Vela, MD
720 Pleasanton Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78214-1306

Ph: (210) 921-3800
Dr Jose Victor Vela, MD
720 Pleasanton Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78214-1306

Ph: (210) 921-3800

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