Dr Rene Vela, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Alamo, TX

Dr Rene Vela, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Alamo, Texas. He went to University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 401 S Alamo Rd, Alamo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 781-5590.

Dr Rene Vela is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J4585) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346353414.

Contact Information

Dr Rene Vela, MD
401 S Alamo Rd,
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 781-5590
(956) 283-8331

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rene Vela
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience32 Years
Location401 S Alamo Rd, Alamo, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rene Vela attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346353414
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779491709
  • Enrollment ID: I20090213000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rene Vela such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346353414NPI-NPPES
137951315MedicaidTX
8G6670OtherBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine J4585 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Genuine Healthcare Services IncMcallen, TXHome health agency
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital
Rio Grande Regional HospitalMcallen, TXHospital
South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TXHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Rene Vela allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRene Vela M.d.,p.a
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811186042
PECOS PAC ID: 5698830263
Enrollment ID: O20090213000396

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rene Vela is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rene Vela, MD
Po Box 547,
Alamo, TX 78516

Ph: (956) 781-5590
Dr Rene Vela, MD
401 S Alamo Rd,
Alamo, TX 78516

Ph: (956) 781-5590

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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