Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Raul Vela, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · San Antonio, TX
- NPI 1821181678
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
7950 Floyd Curl Drive, Suite 909
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-3575
fax (210) 692-7116
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 15, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #G8479
- Medicaid
- TX #097579902
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821181678. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,200
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$166,445
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,226 | 187 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 848 | 411 | $87 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 399 | 238 | $47 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 252 | 201 | $103 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 217 | 188 | $67 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 77 | 59 | $48 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 70 | 70 | $107 | |
10060 |
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | 20 | 18 | $120 | |
17261 |
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | 19 | 16 | $138 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 17 | 16 | $54 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in San Antonio Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 409. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,491
Transactions
168
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 26 | $605.64 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 31 | $577.26 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 28 | $482.35 | |
| Amgen INC. | 14 | $266.13 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 9 | $232.36 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 14 | $226.76 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 7 | $189.32 | |
| Ortho Dermatologics, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 10 | $180.46 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 8 | $147.35 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 4 | $123.32 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $86.50 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 4 | $84.36 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 4 | $74.61 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, INC. | 3 | $69.68 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $55.28 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
351
Patients
144
Total drug cost
$20,583
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alclometasone Dipropionate | Generic | 40 | 19 | $2,687 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 38 | 16 | $918 |
| Tacrolimus | Generic | 37 | 20 | $5,706 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 34 | 18 | $311 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 31 | 26 | $248 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 30 | 16 | $1,365 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 23 | 17 | $199 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $933 |
| Halobetasol Propionate | Generic | 17 | 0 | $1,940 |
| Pimecrolimus | Generic | 16 | 0 | $4,001 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Raul Vela's medical specialty?
Dr. Raul Vela practices Dermatology Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. Raul Vela practice?
Dr. Raul Vela practices at 7950 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229. Office phone: 2106143575.
What is Dr. Raul Vela's NPI?
Dr. Raul Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821181678, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Raul Vela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Raul Vela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Raul Vela commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.