BERNADETTE VELA
NPI 1033510847
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since September 11, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE F, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 902-6100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2021, Mar 31, 2021, Jan 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Bernadette Vela NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BERNADETTE VELA (NPI 1033510847) is an individual family provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP126180) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and maintains a secondary practice location in Corpus Christi.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033510847
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameBERNADETTE VELA
Location Address2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE FCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804
Mailing Address919 Hidden RdgIrving, TX 75038-3813 · (469) 282-2711 · Fax (469) 282-2609
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2021
NPI 1033510847 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP126180
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE F, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13817 S Padre Island DrCorpus Christi, TX 78415-2913 · Phone (361) 857-0178 · Fax (361) 855-4123

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid345535403TX
Other1L5537TX · Medicare
Medicaid345535401TX
OtherP02601822TX · Mcrr

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Bernadette Vela is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022334994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150312000275
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD STE F
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bernadette Vela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernadette Vela is 1033510847. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2014.

Where is Bernadette Vela located?

Bernadette Vela practices at 2606 Hospital Blvd Ste F, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 902-6100.

What is Bernadette Vela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Bernadette Vela enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernadette Vela is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Bernadette Vela accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Bernadette Vela as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Bernadette Vela affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernadette Vela is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernadette Vela was last updated on April 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.