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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayers, Cardiologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Michael Ayers, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ayers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayers’s office at (434) 243-4520.
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 Dr. Ayers treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Ayers perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Ayers 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
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 (434) 243-4520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayers accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Ayers in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?
Dr. Michael Ayers' Primary Practice
500 Ray C Hunt Dr Fl 2
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 243-4520
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 1942610704.
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. Michael Ayers's specialty?
Dr. Ayers is a Cardiologist near Charlottesville, VA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ayers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Ayers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayers is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh 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
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Is Michael Ayers accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ayers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Ayers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayers's office at (434) 243-4520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Ayers?
Please contact Dr. Ayers's office at (434) 243-4520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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