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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7950 Floyd Curl Drive, Suite 909
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-3575
fax (210) 692-7116

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$3,482
Education
$8

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.