Quick answers
- Does Raul Vela Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raul Vela Iii 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 Raul Vela Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 440 Original Medicare patients and 3,165 services for Raul Vela Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raul Vela Iii's NPI number?
- 1821181678. 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 Raul Vela Iii, 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 | 440 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,165 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)804 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)362 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)263 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)232 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Raul Vela Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7950 Floyd Curl, Suite 909San Antonio, TX 78229
- 7950 Floyd Curl Dr, Suite 909San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 614‑3575
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821181678 |
| 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
- 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