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Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD

Accepting New Patients

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

1390 George Dieter Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79936

(915) 543-9600

Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD is a surgeon in El Paso, TX specializing in surgery. Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD is affiliated with Providence Surgical Associates.

Office Locations

1390 George Dieter Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79936

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125 W. Castellano Drive
El Paso, TX 79912

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

abdominal surgery

In 2024, Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD had a list price for abdominal surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

gastrointestinal surgery

hernia surgery

inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

minimally invasive surgery

In 2012, Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, hernia surgery, inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	38
catheterization	12
doctor visit	272
gastrointestinal procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
catheterization	12
doctor visit	296
gastrointestinal procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	138
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	27
catheterization	14
doctor visit	200
gastrointestinal procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	212
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	17
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	17
open surgery	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	250
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	46
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	13
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	151
gastrointestinal procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	20
doctor visit	167
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	161
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2021 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	119
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	111
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated as a surgeon in El Paso, TX were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	21
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	172
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	21
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	21
open surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Hispanic	87
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	9
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	27
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in El Paso, TX.

4.93

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-08-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Arellano is an excellent surgeon. He always explains in detail any questions I may have. Definitely should require future services will see Dr.Arellano again.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Arellano is trusted in my family. He has performed surgery on both me and my husband. When I go in for my appointment, he always asks about my husband.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Questions are being answered pre-op. Before the surgery I would recommend this provider. Hopefully I can say the same post-op.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-06-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor explained my condition and the procedure very well. Little discomfort if any. Very knowledgeable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Arellano very attentive to all my needs before surgery & after care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I learned a lot in this visit and left feeling very hopeful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-07

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Very professional attention and kindness

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-06-05

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Good experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-11

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Excellent

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul P. Arellano, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$32,857 Da Vinci Surgical System $32,857
Davol Inc.	$1,251 SURGICAL $1,102	Phasix Mesh $132	PHASIX $17
Torax Medical, Inc.	$1,242 LINX $1,242
Stryker Corporation	$881 Infravision imaging system $881
Ethicon Inc.	$211 LINX Reflux Management System $211
Other	$1,267 Thoracolumbar $137	Fortify Assura and Ellipse $132	ENSEAL $129	SPIES H3-ZA CAMERA PROMO W/IMAGE1 TRD-IN $117	Synthetic Mesh $103	Other $649

**Types of Payments**
Education	$24,500
Travel and Lodging	$6,953
Food and Beverage	$6,217
Gift	$39

Biography

Dr. Paul Arellano's medical specialty is general surgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Arellano has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in El Paso, TX.