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
- Primary practice
-
8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300
Columbia, SC 292038008
(803) 256-6511
fax (803) 376-5885 - Mailing address
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300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.