Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayres, Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston, TX?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ayres?
Dr. Nancy Ayres, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ayres empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Echocardiography, Fetal Cardiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Ayres is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ayres go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Pediatric Cardiology | University of Virginia Hospitals, Charlottesville, VA | University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA
Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ayres board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Nancy Ayres, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Ayres speak?
Dr. Ayres and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Ayres typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Ayres 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. Ayres. 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Birth Defect
- Heart Malformation at Birth
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Anomalies
- Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
- Fetal Cardiac Malformations
- Fetal Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Ayres typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nancy Ayres may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Ayres' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ayres accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-1701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayres accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ayres in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ayres' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ayres affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ayres has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Board of Directors of Greater Houston Society of Echocardiography
Board of Directors of Emmett Augusta Jones
What is Dr. Ayres's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982600896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayres?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayres