Updated May 2026

Condition Care · Medicare Ratings

Diabetes Care · 30005, GA

Best Medicare Plans for Diabetes Care near 30005, GA (2026)

Medicare Advantage plans differ meaningfully in how well they support members with diabetes. Below is every plan available near 30005, GA, ranked on CMS's five diabetes-care quality measures.

26
Plans CMS-Rated
for Diabetes
89.2
Highest Score
Available
20
Local Specialists
on This Site
8.34%
Adults in 30005
Affected (CDC)
Data Sources: CMS Medicare Part C & D Star Ratings (2025) for plan-level quality on condition-specific measures. CDC PLACES (2025) for zip-level prevalence estimates. NPPES and CMS Physician Compare for local specialist information.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

Important: We are not affiliated with Medicare, CMS, or any insurance plan. This page displays publicly available CMS quality data to help you research diabetes care care options. We do not sell insurance or represent any carrier. Always confirm plan details, network status, and drug formularies directly with the plan before enrolling. For official enrollment, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Why Diabetes Care Quality Varies by Plan

Diabetes affects roughly one in four Medicare beneficiaries, and well-managed diabetes care is one of the clearest predictors of whether an older adult stays independent, avoids hospital stays, and keeps complications — kidney failure, amputation, vision loss — from developing. The problem: quality varies enormously between Medicare Advantage plans. Some plans invest in diabetes case management, nurse coaching, and continuous glucose monitors; others leave members to coordinate their own care.

CMS publishes five distinct diabetes-care measures that expose this variation: did your plan help you control your blood sugar, get your annual eye exam, monitor your kidney function, take your prescribed medications, and use a statin if your doctor recommended one? The composite diabetes score on this page is the plan's weighted average across those five measures.

How We Rank These Plans for Diabetes

CMS publishes annual Star Ratings for Part C and Part D plans. Within those ratings, several measures are condition-specific — they directly reflect how well a plan's enrollees with diabetes care receive recommended care. For Diabetes Care, we rank plans using the following measures:

  • Diabetes Care — Blood Sugar Controlled Clinical
  • Diabetes Care — Eye Exam Clinical
  • Diabetes Care — Kidney Disease Monitoring Clinical
  • Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications Adherence
  • Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes Drug Therapy
How to read the composite score: Scores range 0–100 and are a weighted average of the measures above (higher is better). As a rough guide: 85+ is excellent, 70–84 is solid, 55–69 is average, and below 55 suggests many members with diabetes care aren't receiving recommended care. A plan with a missing score isn't necessarily worse — it simply didn't report enough measures for CMS to calculate one.

A plan must report at least 3 of 5 measures to receive a composite Diabetes score. Plans reporting fewer measures are shown in a separate "Not Rated by CMS for Diabetes" cohort — this typically happens with newer plans, smaller plans, or Special Needs Plans that serve narrow populations. Read our full methodology →

Top-Rated Medicare Plans for Diabetes near 30005, GA

Of the plans available near 30005, GA, 26 have enough CMS data to receive a composite Diabetes score. The top 10 are shown below, ranked by score. Plans with the same score are ordered by premium (lowest first).

PlanDiabetes ScoreStar RatingMonthly Premium
Kaiser Permanente Sr Advantage Liberty Giveback (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Liberty (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Care Plus (HMO-POS)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$0
Kaiser Permanente Dual Essential Plan 1 (HMO D-SNP)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$0
Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Basic 1 (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$0
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Standard (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$34
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enhanced 1 (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
89.24.5 ★$67
Clover Health Valor (PPO)
Clover Health
85.83.5 ★$0
Clover Health Livehealthy (PPO)
Clover Health
85.83.5 ★$0

How to read this table: The Diabetes score is a weighted average of CMS condition-specific measures (listed above). Higher is better. Star Rating is the plan's overall CMS Star Rating (1-5) across all measures. "Monthly Premium" is the base premium; actual cost depends on your situation. Drug formularies and provider networks vary by plan — always verify before enrolling.

Compare every plan side-by-side

See full premium, deductible, drug tier, and star-rating detail for all Medicare plans near 30005, GA. The 30005, GA plan page is our most complete comparison view.

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Other Plans Available (Not Rated by CMS for Diabetes)

Some Medicare plans in your area don't report enough data on diabetes care measures for CMS to compute a condition-specific score. This typically happens with newer plans, smaller plans, or Special Needs Plans that serve narrow populations. These plans aren't necessarily worse — they just can't be ranked on Diabetes care specifically:

  • Aarp Medicare Rx Preferred From Uhc (PDP) — Unitedhealthcare
  • Aarp Medicare Rx Saver From Uhc (PDP) — Unitedhealthcare
  • Caresource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) — Caresource
  • Caresource Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) — Caresource
  • Clear Spring Health Brightpath Advantage (PPO) — Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted C-Snp Choice Plus 016 Ga (PPO C-SNP) — Devoted Health
  • Devoted C-Snp Choice Premium 015 Ga (PPO C-SNP) — Devoted Health
  • Devoted Choice 001 Ga (PPO) — Devoted Health
  • Devoted Choice Giveback 002 Ga (PPO) — Devoted Health
  • Devoted Choice Ma Only 003 Ga (PPO) — Devoted Health
  • Healthspring Assurance Rx (PDP) — Healthspring
  • Healthspring Extra Rx (PDP) — Healthspring
  • Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) — Humana
  • Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) — Humana
  • Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) — Humana
  • Silverscript Choice (PDP) — Aetna Medicare
  • Wellcare Classic (PDP) — Wellcare
  • Wellcare Value Script (PDP) — Wellcare

Diabetes Care near 30005, GA

8.34%
of adults in 30005 live with diabetes care

In 30005, GA, 8.34% of adults live with diabetes. That's below the national average of 12.04%, but choosing a plan with strong Diabetes scores still matters for the 8.34% of local adults who are affected.

How 30005, GA compares

Fulton County County

10.95%

Lower than the county average.

Georgia

13.24%

Lower burden than the state as a whole.

National

12.04%

CDC BRFSS-derived benchmark, population-weighted.

Source: CDC PLACES (2025) — census-tract prevalence estimates rolled up to zip and county using population-weighted aggregation from census block data. State and national figures from CDC BRFSS as reported in CDC PLACES documentation. Prevalence is a crude (not age-adjusted) estimate of adults 18+.

Local Diabetes Specialists

The doctors below are in or near 30005, GA and practice in specialties directly relevant to diabetes care care. Plan network participation varies — always confirm with the practice and your plan before your first visit.

Anbar Ahmad

Endocrinology · 2.6 mi away
372 Medicare patients/yr

Jennie H. Law

Endocrinology · 2.8 mi away
— Medicare patients/yr

Nepa P. Bhadra

Eye Care · 1.0 mi away
— Medicare patients/yr

Susan M. Reimbold

Eye Care · 1.8 mi away
191 Medicare patients/yr

Mahboob Aamer

Nephrology · 2.2 mi away
213 Medicare patients/yr

Jithendranath R. Palacherla

Nephrology · 4.5 mi away
818 Medicare patients/yr

Regina D. Davis

Primary Care · <1 mi away
— Medicare patients/yr

Asha N. Parikh

Primary Care · <1 mi away
994 Medicare patients/yr

View all doctors near 30005, GA →

Hospitals Serving 30005, GA Residents

For diabetes care care that requires hospitalization — procedures, surgeries, or emergency admissions — these are the nearest hospitals with full quality profiles on our site:

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

2.4 mi away
3 ★ CMS overall

Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center

6.1 mi away
2 ★ CMS overall

Northside Hospital Duluth

6.2 mi away
3 ★ CMS overall

Northside Hospital Forsyth

8.1 mi away
4 ★ CMS overall

View all hospitals near 30005, GA →

30005, GA Community Context

Factors beyond plan ratings and doctor networks affect diabetes care outcomes. Neighborhood safety, transportation access, and broadband availability (for telehealth) all shape how successfully someone manages diabetes care. These data points are drawn from our sister sites:

Neighborhood Safety

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org. Safety affects willingness to keep appointments and take walks.

Coverage & Economic Context

4.5%

Of residents lack health insurance · 5.0% unemployment rate. Coverage gaps and economic stress disrupt chronic-care continuity. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

90.1653

Households with fiber broadband — reliable internet makes chronic-care check-ins easier. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

These community-context indicators come from our sister sites — independent of the Medicare data above — and are included because the environment a person lives in shapes how successfully they manage a chronic condition. Zip-level detail helps explain why identical plans can produce different outcomes in different neighborhoods.

Your Next Steps

If you or a family member has diabetes care, here's a practical checklist for choosing a Medicare plan:

  • Check the Diabetes score column above. A higher composite score means the plan's existing members with diabetes care receive recommended care more consistently.
  • Verify your specialists are in-network. Plan networks vary by carrier. See local Diabetes doctors and call their offices to confirm your shortlisted plans are accepted.
  • Check your medications. If you take prescription drugs for diabetes care, confirm they're on the plan's formulary at an affordable tier. Drug coverage changes every January.
  • Look at the Medication Adherence measure. CMS separately measures how consistently a plan's members stay on their medications. High adherence scores correlate with plans that proactively support chronic-care patients.
  • Respect the enrollment window. You can only switch plans during specific periods. Review enrollment dates →
Compare All Medicare Plans near 30005, GA → Local Diabetes Specialists

Diabetes Care & Medicare: Common Questions

How is the Diabetes score calculated for plans near 30005, GA?
The score is a weighted average (0–100) of CMS's condition-specific quality measures. For Diabetes Care, CMS tracks several measures including clinical outcomes, medication adherence, and preventive services — the exact measures are listed in the "How We Rank These Plans" section above. Each plan's score reflects how well its enrollees with diabetes care are actually receiving recommended care. See our full methodology →
What if no plan near 30005, GA has a Diabetes score?
Smaller plans, newer plans, and some Special Needs Plans don't report enough data on diabetes care measures for CMS to compute a score. That doesn't mean those plans are worse — it just means you can't compare them head-to-head on diabetes care care specifically. For those plans, look at the overall Star Rating, call the plan's member services, and verify that your specialists are in-network before enrolling.
Are my specialists in-network with the top-rated Diabetes plans near 30005, GA?
Plan networks vary by carrier and by year. The most reliable answer comes from calling each specialist's office directly — plan provider directories are often out of date. We list local specialists near 30005, GA further down this page; once you've shortlisted 1–2 plans, call each office and ask whether they accept that specific plan.
Do these plan scores predict my personal experience with diabetes care?
They're directional, not deterministic. A plan's Diabetes score reflects how well its existing members with diabetes care are being cared for on average. Your own experience will depend heavily on which primary-care physician and specialists you see, whether your medications are on the plan's formulary, and how proactive you are about preventive visits. That said, plans with consistently low scores usually have systemic problems worth avoiding.
When can I change my Medicare plan if I want a better Diabetes plan?
For most Medicare beneficiaries, the main opportunity is the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) for a January 1 effective date. Medicare Advantage members also have a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (January 1 – March 31) to switch MA plans or return to Original Medicare. Special Enrollment Periods apply in some situations (moving, losing employer coverage, dual-eligibility changes). Review all enrollment dates →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all condition pages and methodology for data accuracy. Every CMS measure, prevalence statistic, and plan ranking goes through a validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS and CDC data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org. Those sister sites power the community-context section on this page.

Data sources: CMS Medicare Part C & D Star Ratings (2025), CDC PLACES (2025), CMS NPPES, CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a licensed clinician about diabetes care management and verify plan details directly before enrolling. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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