Dr. Howard Lifland
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 40 years
- Graduation year: 1981
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1700861093
Dr. Howard Lifland M.D.
Nephrologist
He is located at 121 Park Central Drive Suite 200 in Columbia, SC 29203. Can help patients with the following: Blood in Urine, Gout, Headache, Hyponatremia, Low Blood Pressure, Low Potassium. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700861093. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 252-9907. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Howard Lifland, being an nephrologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Howard Lifland.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood in Urine
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Stones
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Prescription Refill
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard Lifland
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Howard Lifland as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of Sep 15, 2008, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 38 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Congaree Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Bronze 1 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 2 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Gold | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Silver | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 6 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 40 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
First Choice Next
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Next Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Premier | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Signature | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Premier | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Signature | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Premier | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Signature | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Howard Lifland is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Howard Lifland is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nephrology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Columbia Nephrology Associates Pa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Fresenius | $123 |
| Genzyme | $112 |
| Nxstage Medical | $50 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $408 |
| Other | $26 |
Studies
Graduated in 1981Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Howard Lifland?
Dr. Howard Lifland's office is located at 121 Park Central Drive Suite 200 in Columbia, SC 29203.
What conditions does Dr. Howard Lifland treat?
Dr. Howard Lifland provides treatment for Blood in Urine, Gout, Headache, Hyponatremia, Low Blood Pressure, Low Potassium. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Howard Lifland have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Howard Lifland is affiliated with Columbia Nephrology Associates PA.
Does Dr. Howard Lifland accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?
Yes, Dr. Howard Lifland is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Howard Lifland affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Howard Lifland is affiliated with PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND. For the full list of hospitals see this list.