Tennessee doctors celebrated for cost-effective, quality care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare Advantage 2024 Quality+ Partnerships Program acknowledged primary care physicians across the state for helping their patients achieve exceptional care outcomes.
The program conducts an annual review of providers’ quality improvement efforts, recognizing those who increase their performance in specific care quality metrics over time.1
These health benchmarks measure many factors, including:
- How often providers offer preventive treatment
- How well patients follow their providers’ plans of care for managing chronic diseases
- Whether or not providers offer treatment support in specific areas where a strong focus could lead to improvements in patient health
- How effectively providers support compliance with specific medications used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol conditions
The most recent Medicare Advantage Star quality data shows that many providers deliver superior outcomes for BlueCross Medicare Advantage plan members when it comes to timely treatments and appropriate preventive care.
Several individual providers across the state earned a 4.5 out of 5 Star rating:
East Tennessee:
| Dannie W. Glover, MD | McMinnville |
| Kimberly A. Perry, FNP-BC | Winchester |
| James G. Staggs, DO | Cookeville |
| Stacey B. Carlton, MD | Crossville |
Middle Tennessee:
| John E. Baites, MD | Goodlettsville |
| David L. Gullett, MD | Clarksville |
| Michael A. MacQuarrie, MD | Murfreesboro |
| Paul Perryman, MD | Columbia |
Northeast Tennessee:
| Jonathan S. Bremer, MD | Elizabethton |
| Abigail Gass, MD | Elizabethton |
Several group practices across the state earned a 4.5 out of 5 Star rating:
East Tennessee:
| Covenant Medical Management Group | Knoxville |
| Dayton Internal Medicine PLLC | Dayton |
| Family Care Clinic | McMinnville |
| Galen Medical Group | Chattanooga |
| Logan Family Medicine LLC | Dayton |
| Providence Family Medicine | Sparta |
| Sequatchie Valley Primary Care | Jasper |
| Summit Medical Group PLLC | Chattanooga |
| University Health Network | Knoxville |
| Woodbury Medical Center | Woodbury |
Middle Tennessee:
| Charles T Wolohon MD | Murfreesboro |
| HH Physician Care Fayetteville Medical Associates | Fayetteville |
| Chris Marasco MD PC | Shelbyville |
| Clarksville Internal Medicine PC | Clarksville |
| Gary Schwartz MD | Smyrna |
| J Chris Beckman MD PLLC | Murfreesboro |
| Pinnacle Medical Group | Nashville |
| Premier Medical Group PC | Clarksville |
| Tennessee Valley Family Care PLLC | Pulaski |
Northeast Tennessee:
| Family Physicians of Greeneville PC | Greeneville |
West Tennessee:
| East Wood Clinic PLLC | Paris |
One individual provider across the state earned a 5.0 out of 5 Star rating:
Middle Tennessee:
| Peter A. DiCorleto, MD | Murfreesboro |
Two group practices across the state earned a 5.0 out of 5 Star rating:
East Tennessee:
| Cornerstone Family Medicine LLC | Sparta |
| State of Franklin Healthcare Associates PLLC | Johnson City |
“In Medicare Advantage, we deeply appreciate the dedication and commitment of our physicians who provide exceptional care to their patients. Their unwavering efforts not only help lead to healthier patients but also contribute to the overall well-being of our communities. It is an honor to work alongside such compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals who make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve,” said Dr. Linda M. Pate, vice president and chief medical officer of senior products at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
For a full list of Tennessee providers participating in the Quality+ Partnerships Program, visit bcbst.com.
- Each recognized provider/group serves at least 25 BlueAdvantage PPOSM members.
About BlueCross®
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s mission is to provide peace of mind through better health. Founded in 1945, the Chattanooga-based company is focused serving its more than 3.5 million members in Tennessee and across the country. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA). BCBSA is an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. For more information, visit the company’s website at bcbst.com.