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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayers, Family Medicine Specialist in Vergennes, VT?
Dr. Catherine Ayers, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vergennes, VT with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ayers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayers’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ayers speak?
Dr. Ayers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ayers treat?
As a Family 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.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine with Rectal Bleeding
- Crohn's Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Crohn’s Disease
- Small Bowel Crohn's with Bloody Stool', 'Ileitis with Rectal Bleeding', 'GI Bleeding from Crohn's
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50011: Crohn's disease of small intestine with rectal bleeding
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Which procedures does Dr. Ayers perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Catherine Ayers may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ayers' office.
Does Dr. Ayers accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayers accept in Vergennes, VT?
Dr. Ayers in Vergennes, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?
What is Dr. Ayers's NPI number?An 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 1114269503.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayers
What is Dr. Catherine Ayers's specialty?
Dr. Ayers is a Family Medicine Specialist near Vergennes, VT. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ayers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Catherine Ayers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayers is affiliated with Porter Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Catherine Ayers accepting new patients in Vergennes, VT?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Ayers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Ayers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayers's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Ayers?
Please contact Dr. Ayers's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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