Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayala-Sims, Internist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ayala-Sims completed her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Ayala-Sims is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayala-Sims’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayala-Sims’s office at (804) 292-3011.
Where did Dr. Ayala-Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: HIVMA Minority Clinical Fellowship, VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, VA USA
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University
What languages does Dr. Ayala-Sims speak?
Dr. Ayala-Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ayala-Sims treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ayala-Sims 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. Ayala-Sims. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Residual Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Chronic Schizophrenia
- Long-term Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia in Remission
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F205: Residual schizophrenia
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
- Birth Control
- General contraceptive care
- Family planning management
- Birth control services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Chronic PTSD
- Long-term Trauma Stress
- Complex PTSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4312: Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ayala-Sims perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ayala-Sims' office.
Does Dr. Ayala-Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayala-Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 292-3011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayala-Sims accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Ayala-Sims in Richmond, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ayala-Sims' office located?
Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims' Primary Practice
180 E Belt Blvd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 292-3011
Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims' Practice 2
2740 Bensley Commons Blvd
North Chesterfield, VA 23237
(804) 780-0840
What is Dr. Ayala-Sims's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayala-Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013124395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayala-Sims?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayala-Sims
What is Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims's specialty?
Dr. Ayala-Sims is a Internist near Richmond, VA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Ayala-Sims to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayala-Sims is affiliated with VCU Medical Center North Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, HCA Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital 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 Veronica Ayala-Sims accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Veronica Ayala-Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayala-Sims's office at (804) 292-3011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Veronica Ayala-Sims?
Please contact Dr. Ayala-Sims's office at (804) 292-3011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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