Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayers, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Where did Dr. Ayers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Medical Education
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ayers board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Ayers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 an Internist like Dr. Ayers typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ayers typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Ayers 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
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 (205) 733-6033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayers accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Ayers in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Alabama
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
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Where is Dr. Ayers' office located?
Dr. Gregory Ayers' Primary Practice
701 Princeton Ave SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 733-6033
What hospitals are Dr. Ayers affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ayers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1003870353.
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. Gregory Ayers's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.