Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Teresa M. Patterson

MD · Nephrology
209 WILSON AVE
Tullahoma, TN 37388
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 57+ Years Practicing
235
Medicare Patients / yr
5
Procedures Billed
57
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Patterson

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Tennessee, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Patterson is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 37388, TN — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Patterson Does

Dr. Patterson served 235 Medicare patients across 516 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 77% below the average Nephrology in Tennessee (1,040 patients across 118 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)16267
Urinalysis using microscope (81015)15068
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)9558
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)6813
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)4129

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Patterson billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Patterson is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest

Winchester, TN
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Tullahoma, TN
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Unity Medical Center

Manchester, TN
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Patterson practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Patterson offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 209 WILSON AVE, Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone: (931) 455-2525

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.1551

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 37388, TN

If Dr. Patterson isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 37388, TN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Hany N. RezkNephrology1.0K32.8 mi
Maham AliNephrology263.6 mi
Jose D. Mena PasquelNephrology361263.6 mi
Muhammad S. AlamNephrology1.2K263.6 mi
Douglas A. NigborNephrology2.3K286.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Teresa M. Patterson: Common Questions

Does Dr. Patterson accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Patterson is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Patterson depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 37388, TN →
Where is Dr. Patterson's office?
Dr. Patterson practices at 209 WILSON AVE, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Phone: (931) 455-2525.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Patterson accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (931) 455-2525 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 37388, TN to see available options.
Does Dr. Patterson offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Patterson is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Patterson?
Dr. Patterson graduated in 1969 and has been practicing for approximately 57 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Patterson treated 235 Medicare patients across 5 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Patterson is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (931) 455-2525 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS 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 (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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