James R. Altman
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

James Altman is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Altman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Altman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Altman is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Medical University Of South Carolina

Residency

University of North Carolina Hospitals

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University General Hospital-Seminole
Scott and White Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 200
8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203
Other Locations
Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 300
8 Medical Park Dr Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29203
Prisma Health Cardiology – Sumter
100 North Sumter Street, Suite 202, Sumter, SC 29150
Prisma Health Cardiology – Newberry
1830 Pondfield Road, Suite A1, Newberry, SC 29108
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Altman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Altman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Altman by calling their office at 803-434-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James R. Altman a top-rated expert for Angina?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Altman is classified as an Advanced expert for Angina, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James R. Altman specialize in?

While Dr. James R. Altman is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. James R. Altman accept my insurance?

Dr. James R. Altman accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-3800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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