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Dr. Hector Payan, MD

Dr. Hector Payan, MD

El Paso, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Payan, Critical Care Internist in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Hector Payan, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Payan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Payan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Payan’s office at (915) 532-2470.

    Is Dr. Payan board certified as a Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Hector Payan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Payan speak?

    Dr. Payan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Payan treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Payan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Payan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Payan perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hector Payan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Payan's office.

    Does Dr. Payan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Payan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 532-2470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Payan accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Payan in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Payan's office located?

    Dr. Hector Payan's Primary Practice

    4305 N Mesa St Ste A

    El Paso, TX 79902

    (915) 532-2470

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    Dr. Hector Payan's Practice 2

    1865 N Lee Trevino Dr

    El Paso, TX 79936

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    Dr. Hector Payan's Practice 3

    405 W Country Club Rd

    Roswell, NM 88201

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    What is Dr. Payan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Payan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093911091.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Payan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Payan

    What is Dr. Hector Payan's specialty?

    Dr. Payan is a Critical Care Internist near El Paso, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Payan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hector Payan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Payan is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus, The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus, The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, University Medical Center of El Paso, CHRISTUS Health, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Hector Payan accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Hector Payan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hector Payan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Payan's office at (915) 532-2470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hector Payan?

    Please contact Dr. Payan's office at (915) 532-2470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Payan have?

    Dr. Hector Payan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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