Mario Vela, FNP, DNP
NPI 1023068012 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Santa Teresa, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mario Vela, FNP, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Teresa, NM (NPI 1023068012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023068012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP, DNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP114354 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
179 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 82 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$102 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 447 | 145 |
| Metformin Hcl | 389 | 148 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 380 | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 275 | 90 |
| Simvastatin | 243 | 83 |
| Ibuprofen | 240 | 113 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 211 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4301 N Mesa StSuite 100El Paso, TX 79902-1121Phone: (915) 532-6767Fax: (915) 532-4023
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mario Vela's NPI number?
- Mario Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023068012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mario Vela's specialty?
- Mario Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mario Vela located?
- Mario Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 5055 Mcnutt Rd, Santa Teresa, NM 88008-9442.
- What is Mario Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mario Vela is (575) 589-5005.
- Does Mario Vela accept Medicare?
- Mario Vela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mario Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Mario Vela's NPI (1023068012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.