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Dr. Ava Thomas, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Ava Thomas, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (434) 982-6282.

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

    Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mild Dementia
    • Dementia
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Early stage dementia
    • Mild memory loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F03A0: Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ava Thomas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 982-6282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Thomas in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • American Enterprise Group

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. Ava Thomas' Primary Practice

    250 Merchant Walk Ave Ste 1103

    Charlottesville, VA 22902

    (434) 982-6282

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    Dr. Ava Thomas' Practice 2

    674 Hillsdale Dr

    Charlottesville, VA 22901

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    What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073075727.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas

    What is Dr. Ava Thomas's specialty?

    What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?

    An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.

    Is Dr. Ava Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Ava Thomas accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Ava Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ava Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas' office at (434) 982-6282 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ava Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas' office at (434) 982-6282 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. Thomas' office is located in Charlottesville, VA.