Collin G Cherry, MD
Collin G Cherry is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Chattanooga, TN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Collin G Cherry, MD has been part of the Chattanooga medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
725 Glenwood Dr Suite 480, Chattanooga, TN 37404-1163
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.71/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.07%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee1.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
367
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
838
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,973
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $819k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Collin G Cherry
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Collin G Cherry for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chattanooga required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Collin G Cherry
Dr. Cherry is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chattanooga, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 756-5779.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
725 Glenwood Dr Suite 480, Chattanooga, TN 37404-1163
Mailing Address
725 Glenwood Dr Suite 480, Chattanooga, TN 37404-1163
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