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Thoracic Surgery

Ralph Paone, MD

Works at hospitals in Lubbock, TX · Texas

Summary

Ralph Paone, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Lubbock, TX. NPI 1396892774. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph Paone, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
40Years since medical school (graduated 1986)
University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
UMC PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ralph Paone work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ralph Paone at 1 hospital: University Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ralph Paone see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Roswell, NM and Lubbock, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ralph Paone's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Ralph Paone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph Paone accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ralph Paone?
(575) 623-6008, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ralph Paone's NPI number?
1396892774. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ralph Paone works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph Paone at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ralph Paone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ralph Paone as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • UMC Physicians101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in New Mexico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year1986
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396892774
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians