
31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Habet, Cardiologist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Kalim Habet, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Habet graduated from Autonomous University of Central America and completed his residency at St Francis Hospital Program. Dr. Habet is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Habet’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Habet’s office at (956) 504-3278.
Where did Dr. Habet go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hospital Program
Medical School: Escuela Autonoma De Ciencias Medicas De Centro America, Universidad De Ciencias Medicas (Ucimed),San Jose, Costa Rica | Universidad Autonoma De Centro America | Autonomous University of Central America | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Habet speak?
Dr. Habet and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Habet typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Habet 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. Habet. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Habet typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kalim Habet may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Habet's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Habet accept my insurance?
Dr. Habet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 504-3278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Habet accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Habet in Brownsville, 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
AmeriBen
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medica Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Habet's office located?
What is Dr. Habet's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Habet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306830096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Habet?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Habet
What is Dr. Kalim Habet's specialty?
Dr. Habet is a Cardiologist near Brownsville, TX.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Kalim Habet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Habet is affiliated with Dhr Health, Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville 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 Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kalim Habet accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kalim Habet is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalim Habet offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Habet's office at (956) 504-3278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalim Habet?
Please contact Dr. Habet's office at (956) 504-3278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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