Who is Dr. Ayers, Addiction Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Ayers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Calif
What languages does Dr. Ayers speak?
Dr. Ayers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ayers typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ayers 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. Ayers. 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:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder in Remission
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
- Recovered from alcoholism
- Alcohol dependence recovery
- Sobriety from alcohol
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F1021: Alcohol dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Family Addiction Issues
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Family Issues
- Family substance abuse
- Alcoholism in the family
- Drug addiction in household
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6372: Alcoholism and drug addiction in family
Also known as:
- Stimulant Dependence
- Other Stimulant Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Stimulant Drug Addiction
- Stimulant Use Disorder
- Problematic Stimulant Use
- Amphetamine Abuse
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1520: Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated
- F1510: Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Stimulant Addiction in Recovery
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Substance Use Disorder in Remission
- Recovering from Stimulant Addiction
- Past Stimulant Dependence
- Former Stimulant User
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1521: Other stimulant dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Marijuana Dependence
- Marijuana Dependence in Remission
- Marijuana
- Cannabis Dependence
- Marijuana Addiction
- Chronic Marijuana Use
- Cannabis Dependence in Recovery
- Marijuana Addiction in Remission
- Past Marijuana Dependence
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1220: Cannabis dependence, uncomplicated
- F1221: Cannabis dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Imprisonment
- Post-Prison Release Problems
- Incarceration
- Being in jail
- Prison experience
- Reentry challenges
- Life after prison difficulties
- Post-incarceration issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z651: Imprisonment and other incarceration
- Z652: Problems related to release from prison
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ayers typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Ayers may include:
Please contact Dr. Ayers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ayers accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 478-5311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayers accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ayers in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?
What is Dr. Ayers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104977602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayers