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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Kalim J. Habet, MD

Works at hospitals in Brownsville, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Kalim J. Habet, MD is a cardiologist at 213 Heart Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kalim J. Habet had 733 Original Medicare patients and 6,124 services. NPI 1306830096. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kalim J. Habet, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kalim J. Habet accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kalim J. Habet accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kalim J. Habet see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 733 Original Medicare patients and 6,124 services for Kalim J. Habet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kalim J. Habet's NPI number?
1306830096. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kalim J. Habet, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients733
Services billed to Medicare6,124
Different services or procedures120
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,785 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)801 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)307 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)221 services
  5. Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)188 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%

Hospitals where Kalim J. Habet works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kalim J. Habet at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kalim J. Habet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kalim J. Habet as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Heart Institute of Brownsville, LLP.6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Brownsville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brownsville, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Heart Institute of Brownsville, LLP.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306830096
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians