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JAIME JOEL VELA OD
NPI 1972829646
Optometrist in Gainesville, TX

Active since April 20, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
311 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240(940) 668-7500(940) 665-7377 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Jaime Joel Vela Od NPPES

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

JAIME JOEL VELA OD (NPI 1972829646) is an individual optometrist in Gainesville, Texas, licensed in Texas (04567TG) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972829646
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJAIME JOEL VELACredential: OD
Location Address311 E CALIFORNIA STGainesville, TX 76240-4005
Mailing AddressPo Box 51286Denton, TX 76206-1286
Phone(940) 668-7500
Fax(940) 665-7377
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1972829646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 04567TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
311 E CALIFORNIA ST, Gainesville, TX 76240
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid037401902TX
Other04567TGTX · State License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jaime Joel Vela Od 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 ID9739210097
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100630000277
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 76240 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 2

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

TSO OF GAINESVILLE INC
Optometrist
311 E CALIFORNIA ST
GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
Cooke County (940) 668-7500
GAINESVILLE EYE CARE
Optometrist
311 E CALIFORNIA ST
GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
Cooke County (940) 668-7254

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 Jaime Vela's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jaime Vela is 1972829646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2010.

Where is Jaime Vela located?

Jaime Vela practices at 311 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240. The listed phone number is (940) 668-7500.

What is Jaime Vela's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Jaime Vela enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jaime 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 Jaime Vela accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Jaime 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 Jaime Vela was last updated on February 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.