Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Jorge Vela work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Jorge Vela at 1 hospital: Laredo Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Jorge Vela see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Laredo, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Jorge Vela's specialty?
- Medicare lists Vascular Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
- Does Jorge Vela accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jorge Vela accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Jorge Vela?
- (956) 206-6356, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Jorge Vela's NPI number?
- 1235247735. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Jorge Vela works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jorge Vela at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450029
Practice locations
Addresses where Jorge Vela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1710 E Sauders, Suite B270Laredo, TX 78041
- 2803 Glover LoopLaredo, TX 78045 (956) 206‑6356
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1972 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235247735 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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