Pulmonologists Accepting First Health in Nashville, TN
4 verified pulmonologists in Nashville, Tennessee accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Cardiac Critical Care, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Common hospital affiliations include TriStar Summit Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.


Kelly Carden, MD
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Pulmonology
Nashville, TN30+ years
Cardiac Critical Care


Vern Kerchberger, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics
Pulmonology
Nashville, TN10+ years80+ pubs
Cardiac Critical Care


Jennifer Duke, MD
Assistant Professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care
Pulmonology
Nashville, TN10+ years37+ pubs
Interstitial Lung Disease


Alexandra Toporek, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Pulmonology
Nashville, TN9 years22+ pubs
Lung Transplant
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these pulmonologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these pulmonologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pulmonologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Cardiac Critical Care, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pulmonologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.