Patrick A Flume, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Patrick A Flume is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patrick a Flume, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Charleston, SC. A University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio graduate since 1987, he brings 39+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have COPD, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Older · 5408dNPPES updated 2011-08-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
194
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
137
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
861
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.81M
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages COPD, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$58.1k received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Patrick a Flume's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Patrick a Flume
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patrick a Flume for COPD management, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Charleston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Patrick a Flume
Dr. Flume is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Patrick a Flume
Practice Location
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing Address
Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
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