JAMES LAWRENCE VELLA PA-C
NPI 1063865731
Emergency Medicine in West Covina, CA

Active since July 19, 2016PECOS Enrolled
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1115 S SUNSET AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91790(626) 814-2534 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2021, Oct 31, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Lawrence Vella Pa-c NPPES

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

JAMES LAWRENCE VELLA PA-C (NPI 1063865731) is an individual emergency medicine provider in West Covina, California, licensed in California (53776) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063865731
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES LAWRENCE VELLACredential: PA-C
Location Address1115 S SUNSET AVEWest Covina, CA 91790-3940
Mailing Address1585 Wedgewood WayUpland, CA 91786-2139 · (626) 922-1463
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2021
NPI 1063865731 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · 53776
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1115 S SUNSET AVE, West Covina, CA 91790

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Lawrence Vella Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
87 services84 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
83 services83 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
28 services27 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
23 services23 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91790 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Physician Assistant
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Pharmacist
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Physician Assistant
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790

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 James Vella's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Vella is 1063865731. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2016.

Where is James Vella located?

James Vella practices at 1115 S Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. The listed phone number is (626) 814-2534.

What is James Vella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Vella enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Vella is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Vella was last updated on March 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.