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Family Medicine Physicians accepting Cigna in Palestine, TX

27 in-network Family Medicine Physicians with 17 plans in Palestine, TX

27 Providers
48 Specialties
Cigna’s Texas network spans 121,790 providers. Palestine contributes 275 in-network providers. under 1% of the statewide total. The largest Cigna footprint in Texas is in Houston (22,984 providers).
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Dr. Andrea Ellis, MD
Family Practice
Christus Trinity Clinic
3201 S Loop, Palestine, TX 75801
18 years experience · University Of Texas Southwestern Medical...
Cigna✓ Medicare8 plans
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Dr. Matthew Proctor, MD
Family Practice
Christus Trinity Clinic
3201 S Loop, Palestine, TX 75801
26 years experience · Texas Tech University Health Science Cen...
Cigna✓ Medicare8 plans
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Dr. Wayne Brown, DO
Family Practice
Christus Trinity Clinic
3201 S Loop, Palestine, TX 75801
44 years experience · University Of North Texas Hsc, College O...
Cigna✓ Medicare7 plans
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Dr. Neda Esfandiari, MD
Family Practice
Christus Trinity Clinic
3201 S Loop, Palestine, TX 75801
35 years experience · Other
Cigna✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth8 plans
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Dr. William Ratliff, MD
Family Practice
Christus Trinity Clinic
3201 S Loop, Palestine, TX 75801
11 years experience · Other
Cigna✓ Medicare6 plans
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Dr. Julia Hwang, MD
Family Practice
Christus Trinity Clinic
Po Box, Palestine, TX 75284
41 years experience · University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/W...
Cigna✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth7 plans

About Cigna Coverage in Palestine

Cigna operates 17 distinct plans in Palestine, TX, with a combined in-network roster of 275 doctors across 48 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Palestine, Cigna ranks #3 by provider count, the leader is Medicare with 283 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Cigna plans have the widest reach in Palestine, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

Cigna sells OAP, PPO, HMO plan types in Palestine. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

Cigna also sells 22 ACA marketplace plans on healthcare.gov for Palestine residents, listed below with metal tiers (Bronze through Platinum) and plan types. Cigna does not currently offer Medicare Advantage in this area.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Marketplace plans come from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Palestine

Cigna organizes its Palestine network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 275-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most Cigna doctors in Palestine accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple Cigna plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Palestine.

Network size275Cigna providers in Palestine
PPO
275275
100%
HMO
9275
3%
OAP
275275
100%
Other
275275
100%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

Cigna Plans for Family Medicine Physicians in Palestine

Network-level provider counts for family medicine physicians accepting Cigna in Palestine. Each row is a network in Cigna’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

National Ppo

PPO

27

Pathwell Ppo

PPO

27

Pathwell Oap

OAP

27

Healthpartners Qualified Network

27

Mvp Mohawk Valley Physicians

27

Priority Health Alliance

27

National Ppo Sar 1

PPO

27

National Oap

OAP

27

Oap Shared Admin Repricing

OAP

27

National Ppo Sar Ii

PPO

27

Localplus With Ebh Plus Pathwell

26

Localplus Exclude Ebh With Pathwell

26

Cigna ACA Marketplace Plans Available in Palestine

22 Cigna plans sold on healthcare.gov for Palestine. These are the consumer plan names you’ll see during open enrollment, with metal tier (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) and plan type (PPO/HMO/EPO/POS).

Bronze plans have lower monthly premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs; Gold and Platinum have higher premiums but lower copays. Your plan choice affects which Cigna doctors above are in-network. the network labels above map to one or more of these plans.

Plan NameMetal TierTypeCoverage Area

Connect Gold 1400 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect Gold 3000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect Gold CMS Standard

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect Gold DFW 1400 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect Gold DFW 2800 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect Gold DFW CMS Standard

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect myDiabetesCare Gold

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect myDiabetesCare Gold DFW

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

GoldHMOStatewide

Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

SilverHMOStatewide

Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

SilverHMOStatewide

Connect Silver CMS Standard

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

SilverHMOStatewide

Connect Silver DFW 3000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

SilverHMOStatewide

Connect Silver DFW 4000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

SilverHMOStatewide

Connect Silver DFW CMS Standard

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

SilverHMOStatewide

Connect Bronze 5750 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect Bronze CMS Standard

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect Bronze DFW 6000 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect Bronze DFW 8500 Indiv Med Deductible

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect Bronze DFW CMS Standard

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze DFW

Network: Community Health Choice Ultra Select Network

Expanded BronzeHMOStatewide

Source: CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use Files (PY 2026). ACA marketplace plans only. Does not include employer-group or Medicare plans.

Physician Experience in Cigna’s Palestine Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For Cigna’s Palestine network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median23years of experience
1,333 Cigna providers in Palestine with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
74providers
6%
Established6–15 yrs
283providers
21%
Senior16–30 yrs
521providers
39%
Veteran30+ yrs
455providers
34%

Telehealth Coverage in Palestine

23 of 275 Cigna in-network providers (8%) offer telehealth visits in Palestine. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your Cigna member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Palestine

Top Hospitals Serving Cigna Patients in Palestine

Hospitals with the most Cigna-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Cigna has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your Cigna plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Palestine

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Palestine. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If Cigna’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Palestine provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Nearby Cities with Cigna Coverage

Cities closest to Palestine where Cigna has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Cigna network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Palestine options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cigna coverage in Palestine

How do I find an Cigna in-network doctor in Palestine, TX?

Cigna has 275 in-network providers across 48 medical specialties in Palestine. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What Cigna plan types are available in Palestine?

Cigna sells 3 distinct plan types in Palestine: OAP (275 doctors), PPO (275 doctors), HMO (9 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

What Cigna ACA marketplace plans cover Palestine?

Cigna sells 22 consumer plans on healthcare.gov for Palestine, TX, including Connect Bronze 5750 Indiv Med Deductible, Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible, Connect Bronze CMS Standard and 19 others. Available plan types are HMO. These plans appear on healthcare.gov during open enrollment (typically November to January) and through special enrollment periods after qualifying life events.

What metal tiers does Cigna offer in Palestine?

Cigna's ACA marketplace presence in Palestine spans 3 metal tiers: Expanded Bronze (8), Gold (8), Silver (6). Metal tiers describe the cost-sharing balance, not provider quality. Bronze plans have the lowest monthly premiums but you pay more per visit. Silver plans are eligible for federal cost-sharing reductions if your income qualifies. Gold and Platinum plans cost more monthly but reduce out-of-pocket costs for specialist visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions.

Which hospitals in Palestine accept Cigna?

Hospitals where Cigna doctors most commonly practice in Palestine include CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL, PALESTINE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- JACKSONVILLE, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Cigna plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most Cigna providers in Palestine?

Cigna's Palestine network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (68), Family Practice (27), Physician Assistant (16). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does Cigna compare to other insurers in Palestine?

Cigna ranks #3 of 5 major insurers tracked in Palestine by provider count, with 275 doctors. Medicare leads at 283 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Palestine.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with Cigna?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific Cigna plan, and third check Cigna's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects Cigna's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept Cigna, then check Cigna's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this Cigna data last updated?

The Cigna Palestine provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. ACA marketplace plan data comes from the CMS Qualified Health Plan Public Use File for plan year 2026. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Palestine Cigna members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly