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Dr. Michael Ayers, MD

Charlottesville, VA

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. Dr. Ayers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Ayers typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Ayers typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael 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 (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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?

    Dr. Michael Ayers' Primary Practice

    500 Ray C Hunt Dr

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 243-4520

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    Dr. Michael Ayers' Practice 2

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    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 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?

    What does a Cardiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Michael Ayers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ayers is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Prince William 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

    When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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' office at (434) 243-4520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Ayers?

    Please contact Dr. Ayers' office at (434) 243-4520 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?

    Dr. Ayers' office is located in Charlottesville, VA.