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Victor Vela, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Raymondville, Texas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 149,975 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 244 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Victor Vela, PA-C filed 2,194 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Raymondville, Texas, prescribing 83% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Victor Vela, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,194 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Victor Vela, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2006

NPI 1285747840

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,194 178% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor — 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist — 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist — 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Physician Assistant — 2.4%Physician Assistant2.4%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

Victor Vela, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 131 FM 3168, Raymondville, TX, 78580, with a listed phone of (956) 689-2196. NPI 1285747840 was issued on 08/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Vela 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 2,194 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 244 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $398K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

131 FM 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580

Provider Details

NPI 1285747840
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2006

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Victor Vela, PA-C. To verify Victor Vela, PA-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Victor Vela, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Physician Assistant average

14% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,194 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.

2,194
Total Claims
$398K
Total Drug Cost
244
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,453
Total Day Supply
160,610
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$350K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 53, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Victor Vela, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
194
Lisinopril
131
Metformin Hcl
123
Losartan Potassium
115
Amlodipine Besylate
85
Rosuvastatin Calcium
85
Levothyroxine Sodium
77
Duloxetine Hcl
65
Fluticasone Propionate
55
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
55

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Victor Vela, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Victor Vela, PA-C's 2,194 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Victor Vela, PA-C's specialty?
Victor Vela, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Raymondville, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Victor Vela, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Victor Vela, PA-C wrote 2,194 Medicare Part D claims totaling $398K in drug costs for 244 beneficiaries.
Where is Victor Vela, PA-C located?
Victor Vela, PA-C is located at 131 FM 3168, Raymondville, TX, 78580. Phone: (956) 689-2196.
What is Victor Vela, PA-C's NPI number?
Victor Vela, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285747840, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does Victor Vela, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Victor Vela, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $350K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Victor Vela, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Victor Vela, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Victor Vela, PA-C accept Medicare?
Victor Vela, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,194 Part D claims and 244 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Victor Vela, PA-C's credentials?
Victor Vela, PA-C's NPI is 1285747840 with credentials PA-C. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.