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Active NPI 1972829646 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jaime Joel Vela , OD

Optometrist • Gainesville, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jaime Vela, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gainesville, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Vela delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 311 E CALIFORNIA ST.

Dr. Vela is affiliated with Gainesville Eye Care and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

311 E California St

Gainesville, TX 762404005

Telephone 9406687500
Fax 9406657377
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Tso Of Gainesville Inc Facility NPI 1609828839

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gainesville, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Gainesville, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vela (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Gainesville Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-01
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 04567TG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
037401902 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State License
04567TG (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gainesville Eye Care

311 E California St, Gainesville, TX 762404036

Phone: 9406687500

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 31, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2010

Registered at 311 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 762404005 (Tel: 9406687500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 51286, DENTON, TX 762061286

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2010

Recorded as JAIME VELA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2010

Optometrist (License #04567TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972829646
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 20, 2010
Last Update: February 01, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 51286

Denton, TX 762061286

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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