Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abbas, Pediatrician in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Umair Abbas, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Abbas is currently affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Dr. Abbas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbas’s office at (832) 907-0181.
What languages does Dr. Abbas speak?
Dr. Abbas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Abbas typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Abbas 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. Abbas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Abbas typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Umair Abbas may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Abbas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abbas accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 907-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbas accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Abbas in Corpus Christi, 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
Centene Corporation
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Abbas' office located?
What is Dr. Abbas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417335654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbas
What is Dr. Umair Abbas's specialty?
Dr. Abbas is a Pediatrician near Corpus Christi, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Umair Abbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abbas is affiliated with Dhr Health, Mission Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Umair Abbas accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Umair Abbas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umair Abbas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abbas's office at (832) 907-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umair Abbas?
Please contact Dr. Abbas's office at (832) 907-0181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Abbas
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
3533 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411