Raquel G. Vela, NP

Family Medicine
Conviva Care Center Bayside
4254 S Alameda St, 
Corpus Christi, TX 
Conviva Care Center Bayside
4254 S Alameda St, 
Corpus Christi, TX 

Overview

Raquel Vela is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Conviva Care Center Bayside
4254 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Additional Areas of Focus

Vela has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Total Publications

Postoperative Septic Shock After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Risk Factors and Impact on Short- and Long-Term Survival.
Postoperative Septic Shock After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: Risk Factors and Impact on Short- and Long-Term Survival.
Journal: Journal of personalized medicine
Published: March 14, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Raquel G. Vela, NP

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Is Raquel G. Vela, NP a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Raquel G. Vela, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Raquel G. Vela, NP specialize in?

While Raquel G. Vela, NP is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Raquel G. Vela, NP participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Raquel G. Vela, NP has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Raquel G. Vela, NP's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Raquel G. Vela, NP accept my insurance?

Raquel G. Vela, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 361-853-4191 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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