Summary

Dr. James Altman specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, with additional training in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and brings 19 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Altman is fluent in Russian and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Altman is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and maintains practice locations in Kingstree, Columbia, and Sumter, South Carolina. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations and pediatric cases. His procedural expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests (EKGs), specialized heart ultrasounds with contrast imaging, and standard heart ultrasounds to evaluate cardiac function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Altman highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

James Ryan Altman has 3 locations

James Ryan Altman

500 Thurgood Marshall Hwy Ste AKingstree, SC 29556
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

James Ryan Altman

8 Medical Park Dr Suite 300Columbia, SC 29203
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

James Ryan Altman

100 N Sumter St Ste 202Sumter, SC 29150

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineFamily MedicineOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
19 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Kingstree , SCKingstree , SCKingstree , SCCharleston , SC
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Ryan Altman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

James Ryan Altman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James Ryan Altman has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

James Ryan Altman 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

Medical School

Graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

James Ryan Altman's NPI number is 1194928457.

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Is James Altman accepting new patients?
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Where is James Altman's office located?
James Altman's office is located at 500 Thurgood Marshall Hwy Ste A, Kingstree, SC, 29556.
Does James Altman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Altman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is James Altman affiliated with?
James Altman is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
What languages does James Altman speak?
James Altman speaks Russian and Spanish.

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