NORWAY — Matthew W. Oxford, M.D., of Western Maine Family Practice has earned a three-year recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance through the Diabetes Recognition Program, beginning in February 2013.

The recognition also means an enhanced ranking with the Maine Health Management Coalition, allowing Western Maine Family Practice to achieve preferred provider status with many insurers.

The Diabetes Recognition Program assesses quality measures from the American Diabetes Association guidelines and measures quality on factors such as blood pressure control, LDL control, eye examinations, nephropathy assessment and smoking status or smoking cessation advice.

Dr. Oxford has been on the Medical Staff at Stephens Memorial Hospital since 2011.

The announcement of his recognition was made by Timothy A. Churchill, president and chief executive officer of Western Maine Health.