Dr. Bret Allen Mettler
Dr. Bret A. Mettler
Last updated: Mar 29, 2019

Dr. Bret A. Mettler

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 21 years
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1063532828

Dr. Bret A. Mettler M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 2200 Childrens Way 5247 Doctor's Office Tower in Nashville, TN 37232. Can help patients with the following: Crohn's Disease, Heart Disease, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema, Ulcerative Colitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063532828. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 322-3000. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/10005586/bret-mettler. He is affiliated with 2 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Bret Allen Mettler, 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. Bret A. Mettler.

  • 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. Bret A. Mettler as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
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
Cigna Healthcare plans
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

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. Bret A. Mettler is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Bret A. Mettler is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine) .

Bills through: Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Heartware $892
Abbott Laboratories $890

Other

Travel and Lodging $1167
Food and Beverage $388
Other $228

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/10005586/bret-mettler

Affiliated practices

Vanderbilt Medical Group
1301 22nd Avenue South
Nashville, 37232 TN
(615) 936-2000
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Main Entrance)
1800 Orleans St.
Baltimore, 21287 MD
(443) 997-5437

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Bret Allen Mettler?

Dr. Bret Allen Mettler's office is located at 2200 Childrens Way 5247 Doctor's Office Tower in Nashville, TN 37232.

Does Dr. Bret Allen Mettler accept insurance?

Dr. Bret Allen Mettler is listed in-network for 13 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Bret Allen Mettler treat?

Dr. Bret Allen Mettler provides treatment for Crohn's Disease, Heart Disease, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Lymphedema, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Bret Allen Mettler have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Bret Allen Mettler is affiliated with Vanderbilt Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.