# Jorge Vela, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/jorge-vela-md-1235247735
NPI: 1235247735
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Jorge Vela, MD is a vascular surgery based in Laredo, TX with NPI 1235247735.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Vascular Surgery
- Secondary specialties: GENERAL SURGERY
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1972
- NPI: 1235247735 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1235247735))

## Practice and contact

- Location: Laredo, TX 78045
- Phone: (956) 206-6356

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 26 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 4 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Jorge Vela, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1235247735).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 12 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $319.

Largest disclosed payer: Smith+Nephew, Inc. ($319 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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