23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szalai, Cardiologist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Where did Dr. Szalai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Semmelweis Orvostudomanyi Egyetem (Peter Pazmany Univ)
Is Dr. Szalai board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Gabor Szalai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Szalai speak?
Dr. Szalai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Szalai typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Szalai 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. Szalai. 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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Szalai typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Szalai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Szalai. 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:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
- Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
- Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Szalai accept my insurance?
Dr. Szalai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 888-8271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szalai accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Szalai in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szalai's office located?
Dr. Gabor Szalai's Primary Practice
1521 S Staples St Ste 700
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 888-8271
What hospitals are Dr. Szalai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Szalai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Szalai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szalai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194992818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szalai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szalai