Velma Parris, NP
NPI 1649403056 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Velma Parris, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1649403056).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649403056
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP118088 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
16 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
802 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 199 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 164 | $103 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 105 | $105 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 63 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 49 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 226 | 91 |
| Gabapentin | 225 | 75 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 206 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 174 | 61 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 161 | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 133 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,657 across 111 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)
- 3301 S Alameda StSuite 201Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1882Phone: (361) 857-2900Fax: (361) 857-8321
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-09-01
- Last updated
- 2025-04-21
- Certified
- 2025-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velma Parris's NPI number?
- Velma Parris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649403056, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Velma Parris's specialty?
- Velma Parris is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Velma Parris located?
- Velma Parris's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Texan Trl Ste 200, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2551.
- What is Velma Parris's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Velma Parris is (361) 808-7200.
- Does Velma Parris accept Medicare?
- Velma Parris is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Velma Parris's NPI active?
- Yes — Velma Parris's NPI (1649403056) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.