Dr. Michael Benton Freeman, MD

Dr. Freeman practices at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, part of Ut Medical.

Dr. Freeman's NPI, 1396769717, was assigned on July 27, 2006. Dr. Freeman graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1980. Dr. Freeman holds Tennessee license MD018033.

Dr. Freeman's primary practice is The University of Tennessee Medical Center, at 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 in Knox County. The practice phone is (865) 305-9000.

Dr. Freeman's primary practice is The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, part of Ut Medical. Dr. Freeman is also affiliated with Covenant Health Morristown-Hamblen. The medical group on file is UT Internal Medicine - Pellissippi. Dmand AI also links Dr. Freeman to 1 more hospital and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Freeman practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Vascular surgery is Dr. Freeman's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0129X. Dr. Freeman is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Freeman is licensed in Tennessee.

Dmand AI lists amputation, blood vessel access for dialysis, carotid revascularization, chronic skin ulcer, circulatory problems in extremities, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), heart device and aorta surgery and leg revascularization among the conditions Dr. Freeman treats.

CMS data shows 1,747 Medicare services from Dr. Freeman across 25 procedure codes in 2024, for 1,070 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $78,456 for them.

CMS counts 1,070 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Freeman in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 416 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 12% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.29, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Freeman's median patient age at 73, with 47% women.

In 2024, Dr. Freeman wrote 203 Medicare Part D claims for 73 patients. 67% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 115 of them, across 4 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $54,610 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 121 claims across 5 drugs.

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 96 out of 100 for Dr. Freeman for performance year 2024, reported through an alternative payment model (APM). Dr. Freeman accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Freeman as offering telehealth.

Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Varicose vein removal: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 67 papers to Dr. Freeman, published from 2003 to 2023. 2012 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Stents, Dogs and Muscle, Smooth, Vascular. Dr. Freeman has published most often in J Vasc Surg. Dr. Freeman's most frequent co-authors are Mitchell H. Goldman, MD, Oscar H. Grandas, MD and Michael Brandon Freeman, MD.

CMS Open Payments shows 68 general payments to Dr. Freeman from 24 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 75% of the total. Silk Road Medical, Inc. paid the most, $1,414.

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Freeman.

Dr. Freeman graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1980. Dr. Freeman is a member of ACS and SVS.

Dr. Freeman is in network with 19 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.