Hector Flores, M.D.
NPI 1972784247 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Flores, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1972784247).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972784247
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N7539 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
121 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $211 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 28 | $42 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 21 | $165 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 16 | $83 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 13 | $1,553 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 12 | $100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,825 across 27 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-15
- Last updated
- 2011-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Flores's NPI number?
- Hector Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972784247, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Flores's specialty?
- Hector Flores is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Flores located?
- Hector Flores's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Medical Center Dr Ste 212, El Paso, TX 79902-5008.
- What is Hector Flores's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Flores is (915) 532-3977.
- Does Hector Flores accept Medicare?
- Hector Flores is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Flores's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Flores's NPI (1972784247) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.