Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Edelson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1902847494
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300
Columbia, SC 292038008
(803) 256-6511
fax (803) 376-5885
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 21, 2026
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #20197
Medicaid
SC #T43325

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902847494. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,743
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$208,443
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 764 458 $120
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 751 620 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 615 450 $14
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 307 306 $66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 105 60 $73
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 78 78 $13
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 75 73 $20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 75 74 $166
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 70 70 $73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 70 70 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Columbia Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,275
Transactions
93
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 9 $493.09
Boston Scientific Corporation 11 $289.54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 13 $251.11
Pfizer INC. 10 $174.89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 9 $138.98
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. 5 $118.98
Amgen INC. 6 $105.12
Scpharmaceuticals INC. 5 $97.92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 4 $83.91
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 5 $80.18
Esperion Therapeutics, INC. 4 $76.37
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 3 $71.85
Philips North America LLC 2 $67.81
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $67.20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $60.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,275

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,414
Patients
608
Total drug cost
$237,302
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 190 81 $3,022
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 171 81 $2,500
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 161 78 $1,202
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 144 44 $154,403
Losartan Potassium Generic 88 41 $1,428
Spironolactone Generic 81 28 $764
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 78 36 $1,551
Valsartan Generic 73 30 $2,001
Carvedilol Generic 72 34 $830
Furosemide Generic 68 33 $449

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Edelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Edelson practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Richard Edelson practice?
Dr. Richard Edelson practices at 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300, Columbia, SC 292038008. Office phone: 8032566511.
What is Dr. Richard Edelson's NPI?
Dr. Richard Edelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902847494, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Edelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Edelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Edelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.