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Dr. Robert Biederman, MD

Charleston, SC

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Biederman, Cardiologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Robert Biederman, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Biederman graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Biederman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Biederman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Biederman’s office at (412) 359-6550.

    Where did Dr. Biederman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Biederman board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Biederman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Biederman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Biederman treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Biederman 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. Biederman. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Biederman perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Biederman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Biederman's office.

    Does Dr. Biederman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Biederman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-6550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Biederman accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Biederman in Charleston, 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

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of West Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Biederman's office located?

    Dr. Robert Biederman's Primary Practice

    316 Calhoun St

    Charleston, SC 29401

    (412) 359-6550

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    Dr. Robert Biederman's Practice 2

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Robert Biederman's Practice 3

    320 E North Ave

    Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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

    Dr. Biederman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912907734.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Biederman?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Biederman's specialty?

    Dr. Biederman is a Cardiologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Contact Dr. Biederman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Biederman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Biederman is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Wvu Medicine - J.w. Ruby Memorial 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with 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 Robert Biederman accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Biederman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Biederman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Biederman's office at (412) 359-6550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Biederman?

    Please contact Dr. Biederman's office at (412) 359-6550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Biederman have?

    Dr. Robert Biederman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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