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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalaf, Internist in Mission, TX?
Dr. Nelson Kalaf, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mission, TX. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kalaf graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Santo Domingo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed his residency at Woodhull Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kalaf is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalaf’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalaf’s office at (956) 585-2525.
Where did Dr. Kalaf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Woodhull Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program
Medical School: Inst Tech De Santo Dom (Intec)- Esc De Med- Fac De Med- Santo Domingo | Universidad AutÛnoma de Santo Domingo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Is Dr. Kalaf board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Kalaf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kalaf speak?
Dr. Kalaf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kalaf typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kalaf 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. Kalaf. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kalaf typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kalaf 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. Kalaf. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Kalaf accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalaf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 585-2525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalaf accept in Mission, TX?
Dr. Kalaf in Mission, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kalaf's office located?
What is Dr. Kalaf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205858107.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalaf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalaf
What is Dr. Nelson Kalaf's specialty?
Dr. Kalaf is a Internist near Mission, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Nelson Kalaf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalaf is affiliated with Dhr Health, Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital 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
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Is Nelson Kalaf accepting new patients in Mission, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Kalaf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nelson Kalaf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalaf's office at (956) 585-2525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nelson Kalaf?
Please contact Dr. Kalaf's office at (956) 585-2525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Kalaf have?
Dr. Nelson Kalaf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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