Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayafor, Psychiatrist in Morganton, NC?
Where did Dr. Ayafor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Sint Eustatius,Statia Island,Netherland Antilles | The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University
What languages does Dr. Ayafor speak?
Dr. Ayafor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Ayafor typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Ayafor 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. Ayafor. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Ayafor typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Louisa Ayafor may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Ayafor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ayafor accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayafor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 398-2218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayafor accept in Morganton, NC?
Dr. Ayafor in Morganton, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
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Where is Dr. Ayafor's office located?
Dr. Louisa Ayafor also offers virtual visits
Dr. Louisa Ayafor's Primary Practice
2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655
(757) 398-2218
What hospitals are Dr. Ayafor affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ayafor has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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What is Dr. Ayafor's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013165695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayafor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayafor
What is Dr. Louisa Ayafor's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.