Tennessee doctors celebrated for cost-effective, quality care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare Advantage 2025 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:
| CS Sewell, MD | Jamestown |
| Dannie W. Glover, MD | McMinnville |
| Stacey B. Carlton, MD | Crossville |
Middle Tennessee:
| Christopher P. Dill, MD | Cookeville |
| Michael A. MacQuarrie, MD | Murfreesboro |
| Paul Perryman, MD | Columbia |
| Peter A. DiCorleto, MD | Murfreesboro |
| Sarah M. Thelen, MD | Fayetteville |
Northeast Tennessee:
| Jonathan S. Bremer, MD | Elizabethton |
| James L. Davenport, MD | Elizabethton |
| Abigail Gass, MD | Elizabethton |
Several group practices across the state earned a 4.5 out of 5 Star rating:
East Tennessee:
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Middle Tennessee:
| BlueSky Housecalls LLC | Nashville |
| Charles T Wolohon MD | Murfreesboro |
| Chris Marasco MD PC | Shelbyville |
| Cumberland Center for Healthcare Innovation | Cookeville |
| Dhar Family Medicine PLLC | Smyrna |
| Gary Schwartz MD | Smyrna |
| HH Health System – Lincoln Inc | Fayetteville |
| J Chris Beckman MD PLLC | Murfreesboro |
| Main Street Health LLC | Nashville |
| Mezuzah Investment Group LLC | Lewisburg |
| Mountain View Medical | Woodbury |
| Pinnacle Medical Group | Nashville |
| Premier Medical Group PC | Clarksville |
| Seasons Family Medicine PLLC | Cookeville |
| Southern Comfort Primary and Chronic Care | Lawrenceburg |
| Tennessee Medicine and Pediatrics | Smyrna |
| Tennessee Valley Family Care PLLC | Pulaski |
| Woodbury Medical Clinic | Woodbury |
Northeast Tennessee:
| Holston Medical Group | Kingsport |
West Tennessee:
| East Wood Clinic PLLC | Paris |
| Evans Medical Clinic PLLC | Huntingdon |
| Jackson Clinic PA | Jackson |
| Premier Primary Care PLLC | Union City |
| Seaton Family Medicine | Somerville |
Three practices earned a 5.0 out of 5 Star rating:
| Cornerstone Family Medicine LLC | Sparta |
| Family Physicians of Greeneville | Greeneville |
| 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,” said Dr. Linda M. Pate, vice president and chief medical officer of senior products at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. “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.”
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