33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Williams, Interventional Cardiologist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Richard Williams, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Williams graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Interventional Cardiology; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (803) 744-4938.
Where did Dr. Williams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Interventional Cardiology; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Williams board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Williams speak?
Dr. Williams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Williams typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Williams typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 744-4938 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Williams in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Williams' office located?
Dr. Richard Williams' Primary Practice
2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 744-4938
What is Dr. Williams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801859038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Williams
What is Dr. Richard Williams's specialty?
Dr. Williams is a Interventional Cardiologist near West Columbia, SC.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, 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 an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Williams accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Williams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Williams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (803) 744-4938 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Williams?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (803) 744-4938 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Williams have?
Dr. Richard Williams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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