Raul Vela, M.D.
NPI 1821181678 · Dermatology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raul Vela, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1821181678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821181678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G8479 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
3,078 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,156 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 804 | $87 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 362 | $45 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 263 | $103 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 232 | $65 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 48 | 38 |
| Ketoconazole | 39 | 18 |
| Alclometasone Dipropionate | 35 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 30 | 24 |
| Tacrolimus | 30 | 15 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 29 | 18 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 25 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,491 across 173 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2019-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raul Vela's NPI number?
- Raul Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821181678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raul Vela's specialty?
- Raul Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raul Vela located?
- Raul Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 7950 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229.
- What is Raul Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raul Vela is (210) 614-3575.
- Does Raul Vela accept Medicare?
- Raul Vela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raul Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Raul Vela's NPI (1821181678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.