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Interventional Cardiology

James R. Altman, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbia, SC · Sumter, SC · Georgetown, SC · South Carolina

Summary

James R. Altman, MD (Interventional Cardiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Columbia, SC, Sumter, SC and Georgetown, SC. NPI 1194928457. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Altman, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Interventional CardiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Prisma Health Medical Group-MidlandsGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James R. Altman work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James R. Altman at 5 hospitals: Prisma Health Baptist, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James R. Altman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Kingstree, SC and Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James R. Altman's specialty?
Medicare lists Interventional Cardiology as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Internal Medicine and Peripheral Vascular Disease.
Does James R. Altman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Altman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James R. Altman?
(803) 256-6511, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James R. Altman's NPI number?
1194928457. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James R. Altman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Altman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Altman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Altman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands1,068 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other interventional cardiologists in South Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194928457
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians