Chronic Disease Management in Longview, TX
Texas Primary Care Associates manages long-term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disease and asthma at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview, TX. Regular visits, lab work, medication adjustments and clear goals help keep your condition under control. Appointments and walk-ins Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.
Accepting new patients. Most major insurance, including BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Ambetter
What is chronic disease management?
A chronic disease is a health condition that lasts a year or longer and needs ongoing medical care, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. Chronic disease management is the regular care that keeps the condition under control: checkups, lab tests, medicines, lifestyle changes and early treatment of problems.
At Texas Primary Care Associates, the same providers follow you from visit to visit. They track your numbers over time, adjust your treatment and coordinate with specialists when you need one, so your care stays connected.
- Personal goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol
- Lab work ordered and reviewed at your visits
- Medication reviews, dose changes and refills
- Referrals to specialists when your condition needs one
Chronic conditions we manage in Longview
Texas Primary Care Associates provides ongoing care for these long-term conditions. Many patients have more than one, and one team can manage them together.
Type 2 diabetes
A1C checks, medication management and help reaching your blood sugar goals.
Diabetes managementHigh blood pressure
Blood pressure checks, treatment and home monitoring to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Blood pressure careHigh cholesterol
Cholesterol blood tests, heart risk review and treatment when you need it.
Cholesterol and dietThyroid conditions
Thyroid blood tests and dose adjustments for an underactive or overactive thyroid.
Thyroid symptomsWeight-related conditions
Medical weight loss, including GLP-1 medicines for patients who qualify.
Medical weight lossMultiple medicines
Regular med checks so all of your prescriptions work safely together.
Med checks & refillsHow chronic care works at our clinic
Managing a long-term condition is an ongoing cycle of checking, adjusting and following up.
Review your history
Your provider goes over your diagnoses, past results, symptoms and every medicine you take.
Check your numbers
Blood pressure, weight and lab tests such as A1C, cholesterol or thyroid levels show how well treatment is working.
Set goals and adjust
Together you set targets and make changes to medicines, diet or activity when needed.
Follow up on schedule
You return on a set schedule, with refills and referrals handled along the way.
How are common chronic conditions checked?
Each condition has its own key measurements. Your provider decides how often to check them based on your health and treatment.
| Key test or measurement | What it shows | What you can do at home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 diabetes | A1C blood test, usually at least twice a year | Your average blood sugar over about the past three months | Check blood sugar if advised, take medicines as prescribed, stay active |
| High blood pressure | Blood pressure reading at each visit | Whether your blood pressure is at your goal | Take home readings and bring them to your visit |
| High cholesterol | Lipid panel (cholesterol blood test) | LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels and your heart risk | Eat more fiber and less saturated fat, take medicine if prescribed |
| Thyroid disease | TSH blood test, rechecked after dose changes | Whether your thyroid dose is right | Take thyroid medicine the same way every day |
| Asthma | Symptom review and inhaler check | How well your asthma is controlled | Follow your asthma action plan and avoid triggers |
Living well with a long-term condition
Chronic conditions often cause no symptoms until they lead to a problem, such as a heart attack, stroke, kidney damage or vision loss. Regular visits catch changes early, while they are easier to treat. Many conditions are linked, so high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes are often managed together.
What happens at a chronic care visit
- A review of symptoms, home readings and any new concerns
- Vital signs, including blood pressure and weight
- Lab work when it is due, or a review of recent results
- Medication review, refills and dose changes
- Updates to your goals and your next follow-up date
How to get the most from each visit
- Bring all of your medicine bottles or an up-to-date list
- Bring your blood pressure or blood sugar log if you keep one
- Write down symptoms, side effects or questions before you come
- Ask whether you need to fast before lab work
When a specialist is needed
Most chronic conditions can be managed in primary care. If your condition is complex or not responding to treatment, your provider can refer you to a specialist, such as a cardiologist, endocrinologist or kidney specialist, and keep coordinating your overall care.
Insurance and cost
Texas Primary Care Associates accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Ambetter. Chronic care visits and lab work usually involve your plan’s copay or deductible. See insurance accepted or call to verify coverage.
Explore related care at our clinic
- Diabetes management
- High blood pressure treatment
- Med checks & refills
- Medicare primary care
- Understanding blood pressure readings
- Type 2 diabetes management guide
- Early signs of kidney disease
- Primary care
Sources
- Managing Diabetes, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- High Blood Pressure, MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Cholesterol, MedlinePlus
- Hypothyroidism, MedlinePlus
- Asthma, MedlinePlus
Last updated October 9, 2026 by Texas Primary Care Associates.
Your chronic care team in Longview
The same nurse practitioner and physician follow your condition over time, so nothing gets lost between visits.
Gloria Montes
Provides primary care for adults, adolescents and children, with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.
NPI 1992375646
Steven Thompson, M.D.
Graduate of New York Medical College, caring for adults with acute illnesses and long-term conditions.
“I have been coming to Texas Primary Care Associate for the past two years, and I’m happy to say Gloria is the best! She is attentive, caring, and she keeps me healthy.”
Kathryn Henderson, Google review. Read more reviewsWhen to get emergency care
Chronic conditions can sometimes cause emergencies. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER for:
- Chest pain, pressure or discomfort
- Face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech
- An asthma attack that does not improve with your rescue inhaler
- Low blood sugar with confusion, seizures or passing out
- Very high blood pressure with chest pain, shortness of breath, vision changes or weakness
- Sudden, severe shortness of breath
Warning signs based on NIDDK: Low Blood Glucose, MedlinePlus: Asthma and American Stroke Association.
Chronic care questions we hear most
Quick answers about managing a long-term condition at Texas Primary Care Associates.
Still have questions?
Our front desk can answer questions about visits and confirm your insurance before you come in.
Call (903) 230-9811What chronic conditions do you treat?
Texas Primary Care Associates manages type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid conditions and asthma, along with weight-related conditions and low testosterone. Many patients have more than one condition managed by the same team.
How often will I need a visit?
It depends on your condition and how well it is controlled. Patients with stable conditions are often seen every few months, while patients starting or changing treatment may need closer follow-up. Your provider will set a schedule with you.
Do you do lab work for chronic conditions?
Yes. Your provider orders and reviews lab work such as A1C, cholesterol, kidney function and thyroid tests as part of your care. Some tests require fasting, so ask when you schedule.
Can you take over my care from another doctor?
Yes. New patients are welcome. Bring your medicine list and any recent records or lab results, and your provider will review your history and continue your treatment.
Can you refill my long-term prescriptions?
Yes. Refills and dose changes are handled at your visits. Your provider may need to see you or check labs before refilling some medicines.
Does insurance cover chronic disease management?
Most insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Ambetter, cover chronic care visits, usually with a copay or deductible. Call (903) 230-9811 to verify your benefits.
Who manages my chronic condition at your clinic?
Care is provided by Gloria Montes, FNP, whose focus includes chronic disease management, and Steven Thompson, M.D., who is board certified in internal medicine.
Will I be referred to a specialist?
Only if you need one. Most chronic conditions are managed in primary care. If your condition is complex, your provider will refer you and keep coordinating your care.
Visit our Longview clinic for chronic care
Texas Primary Care Associates
705 E Marshall Ave, Suite 3001, Medical Building Plaza #3
Longview, TX 75601
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (walk-ins welcome)
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
- Phone
- (903) 230-9811
- Fax
- (903) 653-1431
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Take control of your long-term health
Texas Primary Care Associates manages chronic conditions Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview. Call to schedule your visit.