37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hector, Interventional Cardiologist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. David Hector, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Hector completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Hector is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hector’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hector’s office at (903) 595-5514.
Where did Dr. Hector go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital
What languages does Dr. Hector speak?
Dr. Hector and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hector treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Hector 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. Hector. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Mitral Valve Calcification
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Calcified mitral valve ring
- Mitral annulus calcification
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I3481: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) annulus calcification
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Leak
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Multiple Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Fever Affecting Heart Valves
- Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Leaky Tricuspid Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Rheumatic Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I080: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and aortic valves
- I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves
- I071: Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Hector perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Hector may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hector's office.
Does Dr. Hector accept my insurance?
Dr. Hector accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 595-5514 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hector accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Hector in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hector's office located?
What is Dr. Hector's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hector's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578558987.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hector?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hector
What is Dr. David Hector's specialty?
Dr. Hector is a Interventional Cardiologist near Tyler, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Hector to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Hector affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hector is affiliated with Ut Health - Tyler which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is David Hector accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. David Hector is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Hector offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hector's office at (903) 595-5514 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Hector?
Please contact Dr. Hector's office at (903) 595-5514 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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