Active NPI 1831134816 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven Andrew Vela , MD

Surgery • Corpus Christi, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Vela, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2001, Dr. Vela delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5802 SARATOGA BLVD STE 120.

Dr. Vela maintains professional affiliations with Christus Trinity Clinic, Surgical Associates Corpus Christi, Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5802 Saratoga Blvd Ste 120

Corpus Christi, TX 784144253

Telephone 3618813476

Fax 3612673478

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs -1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.9 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Corpus Christi, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vela (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Corpus Christi Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	43	$212.00	$128.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$210.00	$112.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$275.00	$169.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$167.00	$91.86
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$525.00	$187.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$100.00	$56.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	43	$212.00	$123.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$210.00	$109.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$275.00	$151.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	13	$167.00	$88.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$100.00	$55.01
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$525.00	$178.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	54	$212.00	$125.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$275.00	$163.52
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	30	14	$242.00	$99.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$210.00	$109.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	22	$400.00	$192.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$167.00	$88.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	50	$212.00	$126.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$210.00	$110.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$275.00	$159.37
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	26	12	$242.00	$101.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$167.00	$90.15
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1500.00	$662.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$400.00	$195.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	42	$212.00	$107.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$167.47	$105.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$275.00	$162.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$400.00	$201.95
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1500.00	$691.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	56	$236.55	$106.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$226.50	$105.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$360.14	$157.08
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	13	$168.00	$71.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$272.90	$134.89
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$403.38	$192.21
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	14	14	$2694.14	$731.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	49	$247.00	$103.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$249.00	$103.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$382.00	$158.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	11	$168.00	$71.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$171.10	$70.35
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$471.00	$197.90
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	16	16	$2786.00	$711.57
19301 Partial removal of breast	14	11	$1450.00	$620.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$281.00	$128.19
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$940.00	$185.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	65	$247.00	$101.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$249.00	$101.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	34	$281.00	$132.61
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	13	$90.00	$38.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$167.00	$69.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$382.00	$157.06
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	16	16	$2786.00	$699.77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$471.00	$196.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-04

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX M3778

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christus Trinity Clinic

5802 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784144254

Phone: 3619864600

Christus Trinity Clinic

620 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 757012041

Phone: 9036064900

Surgical Associates Corpus Christi, Llp

6133 Pkwy Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 784142459

Phone: 3618818333

Christus Trinity Clinic

630 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 757012041

Phone: 9036065560

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Michael Ewing , MD

Surgery

NPI 1053708784

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2026

Registered at 5802 SARATOGA BLVD STE 120, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784144253 (Tel: 3618813476)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2026

Registered at 5802 SARATOGA BLVD STE 120, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784144253 (Tel: 3618813476)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 03, 2025

Registered at 6133 PARKWAY DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784142459 (Tel: 3618818333)

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NPI Profile Active April 04, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2014

Registered at 6133 PARKWAY, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784142459 (Tel: 3618818333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2014

Registered at 6133 PARKWAY, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784142459 (Tel: 3618818333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2014

Recorded as STEVEN VELA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2014

Surgery (License #M3778 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831134816

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 17, 2006

Last Update: March 04, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5802 Saratoga Blvd Ste 120

Corpus Christi, TX 784144253

Phone: 3618813476

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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