Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hector Flores, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · El Paso, TX

  • NPI 1972784247
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 Medical Center Dr Ste 212
El Paso, TX 799025008
(915) 532-3977
fax (915) 532-5866

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 8, 2011
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N7539

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972784247. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
108
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$34,078
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $214
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 24 24 $43
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $170
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 12 12 $1,778
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 11 11 $82
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 11 11 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in El Paso Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,825
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 10 $5,565.74
Abiomed 13 $2,042.26
ShockWave Medical, INC 1 $90.52
Atricure, INC. 2 $69.87
Medtronic, INC. 1 $56.46

By nature of payment

Education
$4,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,971
Food and Beverage
$1,354
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$500

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
26
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$96
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 14 12 $68
Levofloxacin Generic 12 12 $28

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Hector Flores's medical specialty?
Dr. Hector Flores practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Hector Flores practice?
Dr. Hector Flores practices at 1600 Medical Center Dr Ste 212, El Paso, TX 799025008. Office phone: 9155323977.
What is Dr. Hector Flores's NPI?
Dr. Hector Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972784247, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hector Flores accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hector Flores accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hector Flores commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.