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Dr. Tracy Ayers, MD

Morehead City, NC

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ayers, Family Medicine Specialist in Morehead City, NC?

    Dr. Tracy Ayers, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Morehead City, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Ayers completed her residency at Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Family Medicine. 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 at (252) 247-2013.

    Where did Dr. Ayers go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc

    Is Dr. Ayers board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tracy Ayers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does Dr. Ayers perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ayers performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Ayers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ayers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 247-2013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ayers accept in Morehead City, NC?

    Dr. Ayers in Morehead City, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Liberty Health Advantage

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?

    Dr. Tracy Ayers' Primary Practice

    302 Medical Park Ct

    Morehead City, NC 28557

    (252) 247-2013

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    Dr. Tracy Ayers' Practice 2

    179 Combs St

    Sparta, NC 28675

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    Dr. Tracy Ayers' Practice 3

    180 Southwood Dr

    Clinton, NC 28328

    (910) 592-8165

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    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 1447203229.

    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. Tracy Ayers's specialty?

    Dr. Ayers is a Family Medicine Specialist near Morehead City, NC. 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. Tracy Ayers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ayers is affiliated with UNC Health Southeastern, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, McLeod Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Tracy Ayers accepting new patients in Morehead City, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Tracy Ayers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tracy Ayers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ayers's office at (252) 247-2013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tracy Ayers?

    Please contact Dr. Ayers's office at (252) 247-2013 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tracy Ayers have?

    Dr. Tracy Ayers is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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