Vanessa Vela, M.D.
NPI 1598813248 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · San Antonio, TX
Vanessa Vela, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1598813248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598813248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L5599 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 65 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 65 | 12 |
| Clonazepam | 37 | — |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 33 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 32 | — |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$924 across 31 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
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2007-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanessa Vela's NPI number?
- Vanessa Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598813248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vanessa Vela's specialty?
- Vanessa Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vanessa Vela located?
- Vanessa Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 3031 Hwy 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78201-5159.
- What is Vanessa Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vanessa Vela is (210) 731-1300.
- Is Vanessa Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Vanessa Vela's NPI (1598813248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.