Richard Vela, PA-C
NPI 1558028373 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Laguna Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Vela, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Laguna Hills, CA (NPI 1558028373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558028373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA60566 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
354 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 46 | $29 |
| Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Single Segment63056 | 35 | $107 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord Or Nerves And/Or Removal of Disc63030 | 33 | $67 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 32 | $53 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 32 | $81 |
| Incision Or Removal of Lower Spine Bone Segment22214 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 63 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 53 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 34 |
| Methocarbamol | 49 | 37 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 | 14 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$220 across 9 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
- 2021-11-29
- Last updated
- 2022-04-12
- Certified
- 2022-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Vela's NPI number?
- Richard Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558028373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Vela's specialty?
- Richard Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Vela located?
- Richard Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 405, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3683.
- What is Richard Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Vela is (949) 588-5800.
- Does Richard Vela accept Medicare?
- Richard Vela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Vela's NPI (1558028373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.