James E. Fairlamb, MD
Cardiology
- Address
- 1000 W Nifong Blvd Bldg 2, Columbia 65203
- Telehealth
- Not listed
- Medicare
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- Medicaid
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71 listed in Columbia–Jefferson City, MO · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings
We list 71 cardiologists in the Columbia–Jefferson City area, most of them in Columbia, Jefferson City and Moberly. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.
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Missouri Heart Center
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Missouri Heart Center
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Missouri Heart Center
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Missouri Heart Center
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Missouri Heart Center
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Heart and Vascular Clinic-Keene St
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Heart and Vascular Clinic-Keene St
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Heart and Vascular Clinic-Keene St
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Missouri Heart Center
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Missouri Heart Center
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Heart and Vascular Clinic-Keene St
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Our Columbia–Jefferson City listings cover central Missouri: Boone County, Cole County, Callaway County, Randolph County, Audrain County and Miller County.
Columbia sits on I-70, about halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, and it is the main medical center for mid-Missouri. MU Health Care, the University of Missouri's health system, has the largest group of listings. Independent groups such as Missouri Heart Center and Gastrointestinal Associates practice alongside it. In Jefferson City, about 30 miles south on US-63, SSM Health and Jefferson City Medical Group appear in our listings.
Most listings are in Columbia, in Boone County, followed by Jefferson City in Cole County. Smaller groups are in Fulton, Moberly and Mexico. If you live near the Lake of the Ozarks, check Eldon and Lake Ozark, but expect to drive to Columbia or Jefferson City for most specialists.
Cardiology in mid-Missouri is centered in Columbia, at MU Health Care's Heart and Vascular Clinic and at Missouri Heart Center, an independent group. Jefferson City has the next largest group of cardiologists, and there are a few listings in Moberly and Mexico.
Nearby: St. Louis, MO · Kansas City, MO · Springfield, MO
A cardiologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and valve problems. Most people see one after a referral from their primary care doctor, but many practices also accept self-referred patients.
Start with the kind of heart care you need. Cardiology has subspecialties, and the right fit depends on your condition:
If you're not sure, a general cardiologist is the right first stop. They'll refer you on if you need a subspecialist.
Check credentials. Board certification in cardiovascular disease shows a doctor has completed specialty training and passed a certification exam. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the American Board of Internal Medicine website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.
Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. If you have an HMO plan, you'll usually need a referral from your primary care doctor first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [3].
Think about location and hospital ties. Many cardiologists work in groups linked to a hospital system. If you may need tests or a procedure, a practice tied to a nearby hospital can keep your care in one place. Ask where they do stress tests, echocardiograms and catheterizations.
Ask about wait times and telehealth. New-patient waits for cardiology can run weeks. Ask whether there's a cancellation list, and whether follow-up visits can be done by video.
Know when not to wait. Chest pain, pressure or discomfort, shortness of breath, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, or sudden weakness or trouble speaking need emergency care, not an appointment. Call 911 [2].
It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Even without a requirement, some cardiology practices ask for a referral or your recent test results, so call ahead and ask what to bring.
Expect a review of your symptoms, medical history, family history and medications, a physical exam, and often an electrocardiogram (ECG). The cardiologist may order more tests, such as an echocardiogram, a stress test or a heart monitor you wear at home. Bring a list of your medications and any recent lab or test results.
A cardiologist diagnoses and treats heart conditions with tests, medication and procedures done through the blood vessels, such as stents. A cardiac surgeon performs open operations, such as bypass surgery or valve replacement. Most people start with a cardiologist, who refers them to a surgeon only if surgery is needed.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary visits to specialists, including cardiologists, as long as the doctor accepts Medicare. You typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible. Medicare Advantage plans cover the same visits but may require referrals and in-network doctors.
Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool, which shows whether they're certified in cardiovascular disease and its subspecialties. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.