RUBEN VELA NP
NPI 1538314190
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Harlingen, TX

Active since November 24, 2008PECOS Enrolled
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(800) 893-9698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ruben Vela Np NPPES

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

RUBEN VELA NP (NPI 1538314190) is an individual acute care provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (668808) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538314190
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameRUBEN VELACredential: NP
Location Address5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77Harlingen, TX 78550-3213
Mailing Address200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 201Lafayette, LA 70508-3870 · (800) 893-9698
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 24, 2008
NPI 1538314190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in TX · 668808
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77, Harlingen, TX 78550

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 (PECOS)

Ruben Vela Np 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Emergency Medicine
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Emergency Medicine
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Anesthesiology
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Pharmacist
5501 S EXPRESSWAY 77
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

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 Ruben Vela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Vela is 1538314190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2008.

Where is Ruben Vela located?

Ruben Vela practices at 5501 S Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (800) 893-9698.

What is Ruben Vela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Ruben Vela enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Vela is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ruben Vela accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list Ruben 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 Ruben Vela was last updated on November 24, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.