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Optum and WellMed Agent Resources in Texas

Texas Provider Networks for Brokers

We make it easy for you to connect your clients to high-quality care.

One-stop access to 2 great provider networks in Texas

Help your clients access personalized local care supported by national capabilities. Together, Optum and WellMed serve Medicare Advantage members in convenient locations across Texas, delivering strong patient experiences and better health outcomes.

Meet your Texas growth team

Rita Ayala

VP, Growth & Marketing
Rayala@wellmed.net

Nidia Ruiz Martinez

VP Growth, South & West Texas
nmartinez@wellmed.net

Jessika Ramirez

VP Growth, Central TX
Jramirez4@wellmed.net

Broker resources

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    WellMed Optum Agent Guide

    Find current information and broker resources on provider networks. 

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Are you a healthcare provider?

Learn how Optum helps providers optimize operations, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes. 

Frequently asked broker questions

Our patient education materials can help your clients see how they can get more out of a Medicare Advantage plan and our value-based care: 

Visit the Broker Information Center (BIC) for comprehensive marketing support and tools to elevate your communication and engagement with existing and potential clients. The BIC allows you to access, download and print resources to aid you in your marketing efforts.

VIP tour coupons: Reach out to us for VIP tour coupons so your clients can check us out. 

Broker Helpline is available to assist you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. Call 1-833-511-4761, TTY 711 to:

  • Schedule your client’s first appointment
  • Assist with inquiries related to PCP panel status, clinic proximity to the client and more
  • Triage patient issues and connect you to the appropriate team for support
  • Access agent of record documentation

Our premier client onboarding site offers easy scheduling for your clients' first visits. All you need to do is enter a few basic details and we'll take care of the rest.

This will put your clients ahead of the rush at the start of the year so they get priority scheduling. 

We'll train you on how to use our client onboarding site to make it as simple and convenient as possible. 

Complete our onboarding form to get your client priority appointment scheduled. 

Review our directory to see all Optum and WellMed providers, including contracted providers and provider ID numbers for insurances accepted.  

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Better health outcomes, every day

To help ensure your clients get the care they need, when they need it, we deliver value-based care. This means we define success not by the number of services our members receive but by the quality of their experience and outcomes.

Optum care teams focus on preventive care, study the latest scientific research and take a holistic approach to physical, mental and emotional health. This can result in:

  • Lower health care costs
  • Fewer ER visits and hospitalizations
  • More timely preventive care*

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