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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huffman, Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Christopher Huffman, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Huffman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huffman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huffman’s office at (803) 409-7170.
What languages does Dr. Huffman speak?
Dr. Huffman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Huffman treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Huffman 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. Huffman. 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.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does Dr. Huffman perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Huffman 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. Huffman. 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.
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Neck Artery X-ray
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Brain Blood Vessel Study
CPT Codes:
- 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
CPT Codes:
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Huffman accept my insurance?
Dr. Huffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 409-7170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huffman accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Huffman in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Huffman's office located?
Dr. Christopher Huffman's Primary Practice
1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 220
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 409-7170
Dr. Christopher Huffman's Practice 2
108 Palmetto Park Blvd Ste C
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 356-0949
What is Dr. Huffman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780826651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huffman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huffman
What is Dr. Christopher Huffman's specialty?
Dr. Huffman is a Interventional Cardiologist near Columbia, SC. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Huffman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Huffman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Huffman is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, MUSC Health University Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?
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Is Christopher Huffman accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Huffman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Huffman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (803) 409-7170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Huffman?
Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (803) 409-7170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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