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
- Primary practice
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1600 Medical Center Dr Ste 212
El Paso, TX 799025008
(915) 532-3977
fax (915) 532-5866
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.