Summary

Dr. Derek Thomas treats heart failure, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and angina pectoris, and practices cardiology and internal medicine. He has been in practice for 35 years and is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Dr. Thomas completed his residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook and earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. He sees patients in Columbia and Sumter, South Carolina, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 35 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas has 4 locations

Agape Senior Primary Care

111 Doctor CirColumbia, SC 29203

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

129 N Washington StSumter, SC 29150

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

Prisma Health Heart Hospital

6 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

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Speaks English, Spanish
Columbia , SCWest Columbia , SCColumbia , SCSumter , SC
Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital Suny Stony Brook.

Medical School

Graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Thomas' NPI number is 1871605048.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Derek Thomas's office located?
Dr. Derek Thomas's office is located at 111 Doctor Cir, Columbia, SC, 29203.
Which hospitals is Dr. Derek Thomas affiliated with?
Dr. Derek Thomas is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.
Does Dr. Derek Thomas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Derek Thomas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Derek Thomas accepting new patients?
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Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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