16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Metzger, Infectious Disease Specialist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Brian Metzger, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Metzger graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. He is a member of the Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Metzger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metzger’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metzger’s office at (512) 459-0301.
Where did Dr. Metzger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Metzger board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Metzger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Metzger speak?
Dr. Metzger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Metzger typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Metzger diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Metzger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Infection of Artificial Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
- Infected Heart Valve Implant
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T826XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Metzger typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian Metzger may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Metzger accept my insurance?
Dr. Metzger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 459-0301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metzger accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Metzger in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Metzger's office located?
Dr. Brian Metzger's Primary Practice
1301 W 38th St Ste 403
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 459-0301
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Travis County Medical Society
Member
What is Dr. Metzger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metzger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538306899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metzger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metzger
What is Dr. Brian Metzger's specialty?
Dr. Metzger is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Austin, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Brian Metzger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Metzger is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. David's Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Brian Metzger accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Brian Metzger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Metzger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office at (512) 459-0301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Metzger?
Please contact Dr. Metzger's office at (512) 459-0301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Metzger have?
Dr. Brian Metzger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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