Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Vella, MD

Trauma Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Rochester, NY

  • NPI 1144546995
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Elmwood Avenue Box Surg
Rochester, NY 146420001
(585) 275-1984
Additional location
51 N 39Th St, Suite 120
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-7320
fax (215) 243-4605

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0127X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #298780 · Pennsylvania #MD460850

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144546995. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
140
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,891
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 69 39 $75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 26 $126
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 26 12 $48
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $168

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Rochester Trauma Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$37,600
Transactions
63
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Teleflex LLC 53 $36,554.97
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 10 $1,044.60

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$29,089
Travel and Lodging
$4,331
Consulting Fee
$3,500
Food and Beverage
$680

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Vella's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Vella practices Trauma Surgery Physician in Rochester, NY.
Where does Dr. Michael Vella practice?
Dr. Michael Vella practices at 601 Elmwood Avenue Box Surg, Rochester, NY 146420001. Office phone: 5852751984.
What is Dr. Michael Vella's NPI?
Dr. Michael Vella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144546995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Vella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Vella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Vella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.