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Dr. Richard Edelson, MD

Cardiologist

Sumter, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edelson, Cardiologist in Sumter, SC?

    Dr. Richard Edelson, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Sumter, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Edelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edelson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edelson’s office at (803) 434-3800.

    What languages does Dr. Edelson speak?

    Dr. Edelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Edelson typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Edelson 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. Edelson. 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:

    • 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:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Edelson typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edelson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Edelson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Edelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edelson accept in Sumter, SC?

    Dr. Edelson in Sumter, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Edelson's office located?

    Dr. Richard Edelson's Primary Practice

    115 N Sumter St Ste 410

    Sumter, SC 29150

    (803) 434-3800

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    Dr. Richard Edelson's Practice 2

    8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300

    Columbia, SC 29203

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    What is Dr. Edelson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Edelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902847494.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edelson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edelson

    What is Dr. Richard Edelson's specialty?

    Dr. Edelson is a Cardiologist near Sumter, SC.

    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 Dr. Richard Edelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edelson is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Edelson accepting new patients in Sumter, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Edelson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Edelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edelson's office at (803) 434-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Edelson?

    Please contact Dr. Edelson's office at (803) 434-3800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Edelson's office located?

    Dr. Edelson's offices are located in Sumter, SC and Columbia, SC.