KATHRYN E VELA GNP
NPI 1043558265
Nurse Practitioner in Palos Heights, IL

Active since January 23, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 923-4200(708) 923-4201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2019, Mar 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kathryn E Vela Gnp NPPES

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

KATHRYN E VELA GNP (NPI 1043558265) is an individual nurse practitioner in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209019306) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043558265
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN E VELACredential: GNP
Location Address12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520Palos Heights, IL 60463-1290
Mailing Address12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1520Palos Heights, IL 60463-1290 · (708) 923-4200 · Fax (708) 923-4201
Fax(708) 923-4201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2024
NPI 1043558265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in IL · 209019306
Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License 209019306 (IL)
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

Kathryn E Vela Gnp 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 ID840435962
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190730004415
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
52 services45 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
20 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140062
Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140242
Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60463 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 19

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

Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12251 S 80TH AVE STE 1520
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

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 Kathryn Vela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Vela is 1043558265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2013.

Where is Kathryn Vela located?

Kathryn Vela practices at 12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1520, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 923-4200.

What is Kathryn Vela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Kathryn Vela enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn 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.

Is Kathryn Vela affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathryn Vela is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Vela was last updated on October 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.