Quick answers
- Does Elena M. Vera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elena M. Vera 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Elena M. Vera see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 33 services for Elena M. Vera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elena M. Vera's NPI number?
- 1568743862. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Elena M. Vera, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 33 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Elena M. Vera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elena M. Vera 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
Practice locations
Addresses where Elena M. Vera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21720 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101Katy, TX 77450 (469) 863‑9978
- 3625 N Hall St, Suite 800Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 252‑3535
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elena M. Vera as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthomed Staffing LLC416 clinicians in the group
- Independent Physicians Network PLLC228 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Katy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Katy, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthomed Staffing LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568743862 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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