Craig D. Schmalzried
1497 West Elk Avenue, Suite 21, 
Elizabethton, TN 

Overview

"Craig Schmalzried, MD, loves to help people, and he always knew he would someday work in medicine. Now being part of Ballad Health Medical Associates, he provides quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages. ""I try to keep things simple for patients by keeping the cost down and working to find things that can help them slowly make improvements,"" said Dr. Schmalzried, who is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. ""And family medicine is the best way for me to do that."" ""Patients know it's their health, so it's crucial for me to engage and listen to them. They're the ones who ultimately make the decisions about their healthcare."" A Texas native, Dr. Schmalzried decided to move to the Appalachian Highlands to be closer to his parents when they retired. Dr. Schmalzried found he really loved the mountain views and friendly people, and he relishes being part of the Elizabethton community. In his spare time, Dr. Schmalzried loves to eat local foods, catch races at Bristol Motor Speedway and go line dancing. Being a self-taught mechanic, he shares a passion for fixing up cars with his three sons. For more information about Dr. Craig Schmalzried, or to make an appointment, please call 423-543-1261".

His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Graduate Institution

Texas Tech University-Hsc School Of Medicine,  

Residency

Wheeling Hospital

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

General Practice in TN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine

Fellowships

 

Hospital Affiliations

 

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

 

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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SummaCare
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  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine
1497 West Elk Avenue, Suite 21, Elizabethton, TN 37643
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig D. Schmalzried is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Craig D. Schmalzried specialize in?

While Dr. Craig D. Schmalzried is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

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Dr. Craig D. Schmalzried accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-542-7420 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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