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MR. RICHARD VELA MSW/LCSW
NPI 1356758270
Social Worker - Clinical in Tomah, WI

Active since July 14, 2014Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 3, 2028
500 E VETERANS ST, TOMAH, WI 54660(608) 567-8374 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Mr. Richard Vela Msw/lcsw NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD VELA MSW/LCSW (NPI 1356758270) is an individual clinical provider in Tomah, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (8106-123) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He has opted out of Medicare through January 3, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356758270
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD VELACredential: MSW/LCSW
Location Address500 E VETERANS STTomah, WI 54660-3105
Mailing Address500 E Veterans StTomah, WI 54660-3105 · (608) 567-8374
Phone(608) 567-8374
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2014
✔ NPI 1356758270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 8106-123
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
500 E VETERANS ST, Tomah, WI 54660
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Aspirus Health Plan, Medica, Security Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Mr. Richard Vela Msw/lcsw has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 3, 2024 through January 3, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 3, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 3, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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.

MS. ANNE MARY WALLUS
Dietitian, Registered
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-3971
BARBARA SUE GROBE DTR
Dietetic Technician, Registered
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-1774
DR. PAIGE EILEEN FINGERSON PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-3971
MS. CAROLYN RAE BLACKDEER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-3971
REBEKAH DEE HELGERSON APSW
Social Worker
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-1764
MELISSIA M HOLT RN
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-3971
TROY D WILSON RN
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-3971
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Clinic/Center (VA)
500 E VETERANS ST
TOMAH, WI 54660
Monroe County (608) 372-3971

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 Richard Vela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Vela is 1356758270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2014.

Where is Richard Vela located?

Richard Vela practices at 500 E Veterans St, Tomah, WI 54660. The listed phone number is (608) 567-8374.

What is Richard Vela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Richard Vela enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Vela has opted out of Medicare through January 3, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Richard Vela accept?

Health plans from Aspirus Health Plan, Medica, Security Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Vela was last updated on July 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.