Physician Profile
Maria C. Payan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Payan
Based in Houston, TX, Maria C. Payan, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Maria graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Maria provided 24,275 services to 525 patients. The services billed most often include injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and mri scan of brain before and after contrast. NPI 1285689695 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 621-7436
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7026 OLD KATY RD STE 276
Houston, TX 77024
21214 Northwest Fwy Suite 220
Cypress, TX 77429
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
24,275 services · 525 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
104 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
70 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
66 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
59 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | Imaging | 70544 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70491 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70470 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml | A9575 |
21,342 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Payan?
Dr. Payan is a radiologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Payan's address?
Dr. Payan is listed at 7026 Old Katy Rd Ste 276, Houston, TX 77024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Payan?
The number on file is (713) 621-7436. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Payan?
Dr. Payan's National Provider Identifier is 1285689695. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Payan train?
Dr. Payan attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Payan have?
Dr. Payan has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Payan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Payan performs imaging including mri scan of brain before and after contrast and mri scan of brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Payan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Payan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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