Dr. Robert P. Zurcher
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 39 years
- Graduated from: University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1982
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1255301768
Dr. Robert P. Zurcher MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
He is located at 2750 Laurel Street Suite 305 in Columbia, SC 29204. Can help patients with the following: Achalasia, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Disease, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255301768. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 254-5140. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.providencephysicians-sc.com/doctor-directory/robert-p-zurcher-md. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Robert P. Zurcher, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, 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. Robert P. Zurcher.
- Achalasia
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Collapsed Lung
- Heart Disease
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert P. Zurcher
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Robert P. Zurcher as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of Jun 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | 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 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. Robert P. Zurcher 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. Robert P. Zurcher is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery, Practitioner - Vascular Surgery) .
Bills through: Self Medical Group
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
| Edwards Lifesciences | $1307 |
| Atricure | $562 |
| Medtronic | $147 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1348 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1019 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1982Other ways to reach out
- Website: http://www.providencephysicians-sc.com/doctor-directory/robert-p-zurcher-md
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ProvHealthSC
Affiliated practices
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Robert P. Zurcher treat?
Dr. Robert P. Zurcher provides treatment for Achalasia, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Heart Disease, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Robert P. Zurcher?
Dr. Robert P. Zurcher's office is located at 2750 Laurel Street Suite 305 in Columbia, SC 29204.
Has Dr. Robert P. Zurcher affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Robert P. Zurcher is affiliated with PROVIDENCE HEALTH.
Does Dr. Robert P. Zurcher have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Robert P. Zurcher is affiliated with Midlands Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Robert P. Zurcher accept patients with First Choice Next?
Yes, Dr. Robert P. Zurcher is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.