Quick answers
- Does Abraham Vela Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abraham Vela Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Abraham Vela Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1043717283. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Abraham Vela Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Abraham Vela Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San JoseSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050604
Practice locations
Addresses where Abraham Vela Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1935 Main StWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 430‑2700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Abraham Vela Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Watsonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watsonville, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043717283 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians