Christopher Vela, PAC
NPI 1366728909 · Physician Assistant · Midland, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Vela, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Midland, TX (NPI 1366728909).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366728909
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,652 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 | 921 | $103 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 591 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 140 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$103 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 205 | 91 |
| Ezetimibe | 131 | 51 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 114 | 50 |
| Carvedilol | 102 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 95 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 87 | 31 |
| Furosemide | 66 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,472 across 88 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)
- 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy Ste 240Midland, TX 79701-5856Phone: (432) 683-2723
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-27
- Last updated
- 2021-08-11
- Certified
- 2021-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Vela's NPI number?
- Christopher Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366728909, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Vela's specialty?
- Christopher Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Vela located?
- Christopher Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Briarwood Ave, Midland, TX 79707-2753.
- What is Christopher Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Vela is (432) 682-5385.
- Does Christopher Vela accept Medicare?
- Christopher Vela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Vela's NPI (1366728909) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.