NASHVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, P.C

What NASHVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, P.C does

Nashville Gastroenterology & Hepatology, P.C., operating under the trade name Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists, is a physician-owned private medical practice specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology care for adult patients in the Nashville, Tennessee market. The practice delivers diagnostic and therapeutic services including endoscopic ultrasound (a flagship capability led by Dr. Mertz, who has completed over 14,000 EUS cases), routine endoscopy, colonoscopy, and management of liver and digestive diseases. Clinical care is delivered by a team of 3 physicians (Dr. Mertz, Dr. White, Dr. Owings) and 2 nurse practitioners, supported by hospital affiliations with Skyline and St. Thomas West for inpatient and procedural venue access.

The business operates a traditional fee-for-service model reimbursed primarily through commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, with patient acquisition driven by physician referrals, insurance network participation, and a sustained digital content presence via an educational blog maintained from 2020 through 2026. The practice runs two office locations in the Nashville area and has accumulated long-tenured brand credibility, including a Top 1% US News physician rating and multiple Nashville Magazine "Top Doctor" recognitions.

The underlying operating model is conventional for a specialty private practice: no disclosed technology platform, no AI/ML tooling, no venture funding, and no M&A activity. Revenue is generated almost entirely through in-office consultations and hospital-based procedures, with physician productivity and referral network depth serving as the primary economic drivers.

Name

NASHVILLE GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, P.C

Legal name

Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

Website

https://nashvillegi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nashville Gastroenterology & Hepatology, P.C. is a physician-owned gastroenterology and hepatology practice in Nashville, TN, serving adult patients with 3 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners across two office locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS/Interventional) (HLAKAEAC), Digestive Oncology (GI Cancer Care) (HLAKAEAF), Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Hepatology services
• Diagnostic endoscopy
• Colon cancer screening
• Inflammatory bowel disease care

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: Office visits and consultations with gastroenterologists for diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of digestive health conditions. Revenue generated through patient consultations billed to insurance or patients directly.
2. Diagnostic Procedures: Revenue from endoscopic and diagnostic procedures including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, EUS, esophageal pH recording, esophageal manometry, breath tests, and capsule endoscopy. Procedures are billed to insurance with patient responsible for copays and deductibles.
3. Treatment of Digestive Conditions: Ongoing medical management of chronic digestive conditions including prescription medications, monitoring, and follow-up care. Revenue generated through office visits and procedures associated with treatment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists provides diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology and hepatology services, including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, esophageal pH recording, esophageal manometry, and breath tests, along with medical management of digestive and liver conditions. The practice serves adult patients in the Nashville metropolitan area across two office locations.

Product overview

Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists is a gastroenterology medical practice offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The practice operates as a unified service offering centered around gastrointestinal care, including diagnostic procedures (Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Capsule Endoscopy, breath tests, esophageal pH recording, and esophageal manometry) and treatment services for digestive conditions. These services work together to provide complete gastroenterology care from diagnosis through treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colonoscopy
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
• Sigmoidoscopy
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
• Esophageal pH Recording
• Esophageal Manometry
• Breath Tests
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Gastroenterology Treatment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% adenoma detection rate exceeds national benchmarks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates: Large independent gastroenterology group in the Southeast offering colonoscopy, advanced endoscopy (EUS/ERCP), and IBD care in a multi-physician, multi-location model. Closely comparable in service mix, patient base, and academic affiliations.
• Illinois Gastroenterology Group: Multi-physician independent GI specialty group providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterology services. Comparable as an independent regional group of similar scale and service offering.
• Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola: Independent regional GI group with multiple physicians providing colonoscopy, EUS/ERCP, and capsule endoscopy. Comparable as a mid-size independent GI group practice of similar scale and service mix.
• Capital Digestive Care: Independent multi-physician GI specialty group operating across the D.C./Mid-Atlantic region with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services. Comparable as an independent group practice model with diversified subspecialty coverage.
• Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: Large independent gastroenterology group practice in Texas offering comprehensive GI services including advanced endoscopy. Comparable in scope (full-service GI), physician scale, and insurance-based professional services revenue model.
• Digestive Health Associates of Texas: Independent gastroenterology group offering screening colonoscopy, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, and hepatology services. Comparable as a multi-physician independent GI practice with in-office endoscopy capability.
• Borland Groover: Large independent gastroenterology practice in Florida with multiple physicians, advanced endoscopy, and a research program. Comparable as a multi-physician independent GI group combining clinical care with academic and research output.

Broad incumbents

• GI Alliance: The largest U.S. gastroenterology practice platform, PE-backed and aggregating independent GI groups nationally. Directly relevant as the archetypal consolidator acquiring practices like this one and as a benchmark for the operating model an investor could scale this practice into.
• United Digestive: PE-backed GI platform operating affiliated practices across the Southeast, including Tennessee-adjacent markets. Comparable as a regional consolidator whose playbook combines independent practices with in-house endoscopy and ancillary services.
• Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Center: Academic medical center-based GI service affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where multiple Nashville GI physicians hold faculty appointments. Comparable on clinical scope and a key referral source and competitive channel in the Nashville market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nashville-gastroenterology-&-hepatology-p.c

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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