Quick answers
- Where does Luis R. Vela see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Asheville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Luis R. Vela's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Luis R. Vela accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis R. 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 Luis R. Vela?
- (828) 213-1740, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Luis R. Vela's NPI number?
- 1891773685. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis R. Vela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Hospital Dr, Suite 4200Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 213‑1740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis R. Vela as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC601 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891773685 |
| 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 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