2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1467603670 MD
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JACOB VELLA, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
23K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.05/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$11.8K
110 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JACOB VELLA, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.05/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $11.8K across 110 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JACOB VELLA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.05 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 22,522 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JACOB VELLA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JACOB VELLA, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2008

NPI 1467603670

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22,522 925% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

94.05/100 10.950000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JACOB VELLA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.05/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 94.05/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 94.05/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JACOB VELLA, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1467603670. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JACOB VELLA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 488 SAINT LUKES DR, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117, with a listed phone of (334) 288-7808. NPI 1467603670 was issued on 10/07/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VELLA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 22,522 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,622 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $975K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.05/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

488 SAINT LUKES DR
MONTGOMERY, AL 36117

Provider Details

NPI 1467603670
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/07/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.05
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JACOB VELLA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE CENTER FOR PAIN OF MONTGOMERY LLC
COLUMBUS, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JACOB VELLA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$11.8K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JACOB VELLA, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 22,522 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

22,522
Total Claims
$975K
Total Drug Cost
1,622
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22,831
Total Day Supply
649,277
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$406K
Generic Drug Cost
$569K
Opioid Claims
9,907 (44.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 739, 65-74: 616, 75-84: 220, 85+: 47

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
4,393
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
3,449
Gabapentin
2,815
Pregabalin
2,338
Tizanidine Hcl
1,637
Baclofen
1,089
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
1,054
Amitriptyline Hcl
866
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
681
Diclofenac Sodium
589

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How JACOB VELLA, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

JACOB VELLA, MD's 22,522 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VELLA.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JACOB VELLA, MD's specialty?
JACOB VELLA, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does JACOB VELLA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JACOB VELLA, MD wrote 22,522 Medicare Part D claims totaling $975K in drug costs for 1,622 beneficiaries.
What is JACOB VELLA, MD's Medicare quality score?
JACOB VELLA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.05/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JACOB VELLA, MD located?
JACOB VELLA, MD is located at 488 SAINT LUKES DR, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36117. Phone: (334) 288-7808.
What is JACOB VELLA, MD's NPI number?
JACOB VELLA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467603670, issued on 10/07/2008.
Does JACOB VELLA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JACOB VELLA, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $406K in brand drug costs.
Does JACOB VELLA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JACOB VELLA, MD had 9,907 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.0%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JACOB VELLA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JACOB VELLA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JACOB VELLA, MD accept Medicare?
JACOB VELLA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 22,522 Part D claims and 1,622 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JACOB VELLA, MD's credentials?
JACOB VELLA, MD's NPI is 1467603670 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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