Dr. Patrick A. Flume
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 34 years
- Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
- Graduation year: 1987
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1013011899
Dr. Patrick A. Flume MD
Pulmonologist
He is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Fever, Nausea and Vomiting, Osteoporosis, Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013011899. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 792-1414. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Flume-Patrick. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Patrick A. Flume, being an pulmonologist, 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. Patrick A. Flume.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asbestosis
- Asphyxia
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood Clots
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Burns
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed Lung
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Cystitis
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Embolism
- Emphysema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperthermia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypothermia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Lung Cancer
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleurisy
- Pneumonia
- Prescription Refill
- Pulmonary Aspiration
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoking and Quitting Smoking
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Patrick A. Flume
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Patrick A. Flume as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of Mar 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 65 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Beaufort Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Beaufort Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cooper Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Bronze 1 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 2 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Gold | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Silver | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Pee Dee Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 6 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 40 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | 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. Patrick A. Flume 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. Patrick A. Flume is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease .
Bills through: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
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
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals | $73033 |
| Bayer | $37562 |
| Genentech | $19157 |
Other
| Consulting | $104702 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $33478 |
| Travel and Lodging | $19794 |
| Other | $7650 |
| Food and Beverage | $4672 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO
Graduated in 1987Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Flume-Patrick
Additional Specialities
- Critical Care Specialist
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Patrick A. Flume treat?
Dr. Patrick A. Flume provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Fever, Nausea and Vomiting, Osteoporosis, Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Patrick A. Flume affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Patrick A. Flume is affiliated with MUSC MEDICAL CENTER.
Does Dr. Patrick A. Flume accept patients with First Choice Next?
Yes, Dr. Patrick A. Flume is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Patrick A. Flume?
Dr. Patrick A. Flume's office is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425.