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Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD is a cardiologist in Columbia, SC specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:
Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:
Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.
In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.
Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center (2020)
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medcost, Aetna Medicare, Cigna Medicare, WellCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan), Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace), United HealthCare, Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now), First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan, Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025), Cigna, Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare , Tricare, Coventry, Employers Health Network (EHN), First Health, BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Open Choice), First Choice Next, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) , Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, Aetna (Exclusive Choice), First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Aetna (Managed Choice), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Clover Health , Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Clover Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace) and BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace).
According to our sources, Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew C. Wells, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$328
NAVSUITE $216 |
XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $113 |
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$209
FARXIGA $127 |
BREZTRI $82 |
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$69
Brintellix $69 |
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$62
Prolastin-C Liquid $62 |
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$53
CardioMEMS HF System $53 |
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$40
WATCHMAN Access System $24 |
Vascular Lithotripsy $16 |
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Dr. Andrew Wells is a specialist in cardiology (heart disease). His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include peripheral artery disease (PAD), intensive care, and chronic total occlusion (CTO). Dr. Wells is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. Dr. Wells appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Columbia, SC. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati for residency.
