Nelly Vela, NP
Vela Nurse Practitioner
1275306839Is Nelly Vela, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Nelly Vela, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Harlingen. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Vela's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Harlingen, TX
Harlingen has 180 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 10 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
8
Avg in Harlingen
180
Nurse Practitioners in Harlingen
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Vela's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelly Vela, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Nelly Vela, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1275306839) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Nelly Vela, NP?
Nelly Vela, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Harlingen has about 8 years. There are 180 nurse practitioners in Harlingen, including 10 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Nelly Vela, NP located?
Nelly Vela, NP practices at Vela Nurse Practitioner, 1821 S SESAME SQ STE 10, Harlingen, TX 78550. Phone: (956) 496-2048.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Vela's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 11/03/2023