Summary

Dr. Richard Edelson specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, with additional expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. With 35 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Edelson is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Edelson practices at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital with locations in Columbia and Hartsville, South Carolina. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Edelson 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 35 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
  • 4 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Richard Adam Edelson has 2 locations

Richard Adam Edelson

300 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 400Columbia, SC 29212
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 - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Richard Adam Edelson

8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 100Columbia, 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 - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
4.8 
35 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English Speaks English
Columbia , SCAiken , SCKane , PAColumbia , SC
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: KASTURBA MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Adam Edelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • 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 Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Medical Specialties

Richard Adam Edelson has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Adam Edelson has the following 15 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Richard Adam Edelson 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Richard Adam Edelson's NPI number is 1902847494.

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Richard Edelson's office is located at 300 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 400, Columbia, SC, 29212.
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