Summary

Dr. Douglas J. Alterman is a seasoned dental professional with over 30 years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He began his career as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, ensuring the dental readiness of over 3,000 sailors and Marines aboard the USS Ponce LPD-15. He then bought a private practice in Charleston, SC, which he successfully grew and managed for 32 years.

Dr. Alterman holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Tulane University and a D.M.D. from MUSC, with advanced training from the Naval Medical Center San Diego, LD Pankey Institute, and other prestigious institutions. Dr. Alterman is an active member of several professional organizations and has served as President of the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry.

Dedicated to education and patient care, Dr. Alterman directs MUSC’s Dental Faculty Practice, where he fosters a positive environment, enhancing both patient and staff experiences.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
  • 8 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

MUSC Dental and Oral Health - Charleston

29 Bee Street James B. Edwards College of MedicineCharleston, SC 29425

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42 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Charleston , SCSummerville , SCCharleston AFB , SCMount Pleasant , SC
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Alterman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Specialty Expertise

Douglas Alterman has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Cavity
  • Cleaning
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Crown
  • Dental Check-up
  • Endodontics
  • Extraction
  • Filling
  • General Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Root Canal
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Veneers

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Douglas Alterman holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Douglas Alterman's NPI number is 1871501031.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Douglas Alterman speaks English.
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Douglas Alterman's office is located at 29 Bee Street James B. Edwards College of Medicine, Charleston, SC, 29425.
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