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Dr. Hector Payan, MD

Dr. Hector Payan, MD

Critical Care Internist, Pulmonologist

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 1 additional practice location. 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 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Payan typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Payan typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Payan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Healthcare

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    2465 S Telshor Blvd

    Las Cruces, NM 88011

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    What is Dr. Payan's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is 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, Lincoln County Medical Center, 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Hector Payan?

    Please contact Dr. Payan's office at (915) 532-2470 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Payan's office located?

    Dr. Payan's offices are located in El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Payan have?

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