Dr. Wissam Khalife, MD
League City, TX
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khalife, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in League City, TX?
Dr. Wissam Khalife, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in League City, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Khalife graduated from Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon and completed his residency at USD MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Khalife is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khalife’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khalife’s office at (409) 762-2328.
Where did Dr. Khalife go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cardiology, University of Texas Medical Branch | Heart Failure and Transplantation, Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: USD MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Med Sch of Peres, Antonins, Beirut, Lebanon | Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon | Lebanese University / Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Khalife board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Wissam Khalife, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Khalife speak?
Dr. Khalife and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Khalife typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Khalife 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. Khalife. 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:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Weak heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I501: Left ventricular failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Khalife typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Khalife 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. Khalife. 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:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Does Dr. Khalife accept my insurance?
Dr. Khalife accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 762-2328 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khalife accept in League City, TX?
Dr. Khalife in League City, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Khalife's office located?
What is Dr. Khalife's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khalife's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477741122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khalife?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khalife
What is Dr. Wissam Khalife's specialty?
Dr. Khalife is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near League City, TX.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Wissam Khalife affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khalife is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Wissam Khalife accepting new patients in League City, TX?
Yes, Dr. Wissam Khalife is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wissam Khalife offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khalife's office at (409) 762-2328 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wissam Khalife?
Please contact Dr. Khalife's office at (409) 762-2328 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wissam Khalife have?
Dr. Wissam Khalife is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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