Christopher J. Huffman
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 240, Suite 350, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Dr. Huffman grew up in Columbia, SC before attending Yale University. He returned to Columbia for medical school at the University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a general cardiology fellowship at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center, and an interventional cardiology fellowship at New York University. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, and Vascular Interpretation. He currently serves as the American Heart Association South Carolina Midlands Board President. He has been in clinical practice as an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia since 2016.In the heart catheterization laboratory, he performs diagnostic cardiac catheterizations to diagnose coronary artery disease and puts stents into narrowed coronary arteries and peripheral arteries. His clinical interests include coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Huffman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Huffman is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine, 2009

Residency

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in DC

Fellowships

Washington Hospital Center, 2015
New York University Langone Medical Center, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Musc Medical Center
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 240, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29204
Other Locations
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 240, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29204

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Dr. Christopher J. Huffman accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-409-7170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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