Family Medicine Sumter - Prisma Health

We are prepared to care for you

If you are a patient with an appointment, our office will call you and together we will determine how best to conduct your appointment – in-person, over the phone, by video or rescheduled for a later date.

If you are a patient without an appointment and need care, or if you’re not a patient and need care – please call the office and together we will determine the best course of treatment for you.

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About our practice

At Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine in Sumter, we have been providing exceptional care for our neighbors since 1980. Led by long-time community physician James R. Ingram, MD, our practice provides comprehensive medical care to you and your family. We are proud to be members of this community and are committed to working with you as a partner in your overall wellness journey.

What is a family practice physician?

Family practice physicians are trained to treat the whole person, physically and emotionally. We provide comprehensive medical care to you and your family, and will get to know you and your medical history to personalize your care.

About Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group

We are proud to be part of Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group, which includes caring, compassionate health care professionals who are highly trained to meet your medical needs in Columbia, Lexington and across the greater Midlands region of South Carolina.

Providing excellent medical care in comfortable office environments, our network team of physicians, advanced care providers, nurses and staff is prepared to answer any questions you have. We provide comprehensive medical care for short-term needs such as annual physicals, as well as ongoing management of chronic diseases. Prevention is a big part of your overall care plan. Should additional, focused medical treatment ever be needed, our doctors will refer you to a specialist and stay involved in your care. Only at Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will you find the extensive level of expertise available from a wide variety of specialists.

Schedule an appointment

To make an appointment at Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine, please call 803-775-6374. Please remember:

Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete a few forms

Bring insurance card and photo ID (such as a driver's license)

Bring all medications you are currently taking

If you must cancel your appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance

Patient forms

Save time. Print and bring the completed forms below.

Includes patient information, health history questionnaire, billing policy, general consent, joint notice of privacy practices, release of information and patient portal forms.

Patient portal

Manage your health care online with our patient portal. Sign up during your next office visit.

After-hours care

Our practice has a provider on call each night and weekends to assure your care is in the best of hands.

Fees and insurance

Patients are responsible for understanding insurance coverage benefits. Please verify that we are listed as approved providers prior to scheduling your appointment with us.

We accept most insurance plans

Payment is due at time of service

We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards

For fees or billing questions, call 803-296-7306