Lisa Vela, MD
NPI 1174727762 · Psychiatry Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lisa Vela, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1174727762).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174727762
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP1-0022976 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 129 | 23 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 107 | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 106 | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 85 | 22 |
| Aripiprazole | 83 | 11 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 77 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 68 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 across 6 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2018-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lisa Vela's NPI number?
- Lisa Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174727762, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lisa Vela's specialty?
- Lisa Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lisa Vela located?
- Lisa Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 1533 S Brownlee Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404.
- What is Lisa Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lisa Vela is (361) 886-3065.
- Does Lisa Vela accept Medicare?
- Lisa Vela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lisa Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Lisa Vela's NPI (1174727762) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.