Dr. Joseph B. Thurman
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 9 years
- Graduation year: 2012
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1669734323
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman M.D.
Surgeon
He is located at 1819 West Clinch Avenue Suite 200 in Knoxville, TN 37916. Can help patients with the following: Boils, Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pancreatitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669734323. Appointment can be made via the phone number (865) 524-3695. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joseph B. Thurman.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Ulcerative Colitis
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joseph B. Thurman as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Tennessee
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joseph B. Thurman is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .
Bills through: Premier Surgical Associates Pllc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Smith \u0026 Nephew | $67 |
| Intuitive Surgical | $62 |
| Neomend | $44 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $268 |
Studies
Graduated in 2012
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Joseph B. Thurman treat?
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman provides treatment for Boils, Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pancreatitis. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Joseph B. Thurman?
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman's office is located at 1819 West Clinch Avenue Suite 200 in Knoxville, TN 37916.
Does Dr. Joseph B. Thurman have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman is affiliated with Premier Surgical Associates.
Does Dr. Joseph B. Thurman accept insurance?
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman is listed in-network for 41 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter of Tennessee, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Joseph B. Thurman affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Joseph B. Thurman is affiliated with FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.