HAROLD EDWARD AYERS JR. MD
NPI 1780783670
Internal Medicine in Pt Pleasant, WV

NPI Status: Active since September 21, 2006

Contact Information

2520 VALLEY DR
SUITE #012
PT PLEASANT, WV
ZIP 25550
Phone: (304) 675-6015
Fax: (304) 675-5893

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 43
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About HAROLD AYERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Harold Ayers, an internist established in Pt Pleasant, West Virginia with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University in 1984. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780783670 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number WV15579 (WV). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1780783670
Provider Name
HAROLD EDWARD AYERS JR. MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2520 VALLEY DR SUITE #012 PT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Location Phone
(304) 675-6015
Location Fax
(304) 675-5893
Mailing Address
PO BOX 236 PT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Mailing Phone
(304) 675-1020
Mailing Fax
(304) 675-5893
Medical School Name
JC EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year
1984
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-21-2006
Last Update Date
12-10-2009
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An internist like Harold Ayers is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
WV15579
License State
WV
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
12080A0000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine

15579 (WV)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Saver 7000 - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Saver 7000 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Saver 7000 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Smart Heart Health - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
000470415OTHER (01)WVBCBS
110099527MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)WVRAILROAD MEDICARE
AY0617521MEDICARE PIN (08)WV 
0710958MEDICAID (05)OH 
550737600OTHER (01)WVCOMMERCIAL INSURANCE
0105937000MEDICAID (05)WV 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Harold Ayers is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Harold Ayers is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224115670

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20080409000335

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    9 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 98 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    6 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

    1 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 104 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    3 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)

    1 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    3 DME suppliers used 129 Medicare Claims 129 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    3 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    3 DME suppliers used 46 Medicare Claims 47 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce (HCPCS:A4406)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 44 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each (HCPCS:A4409)

    2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 220 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each (HCPCS:A4425)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 240 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each (HCPCS:A5120)

    2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 950 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

This service was performed 247 times for 209 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.11 for a new patient copayment and $23.7 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 25550 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $124.46
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.2
  • Maximum New Patient Price $164.59
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.11
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.3
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.14

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $94.81
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.47
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.29
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.7
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.32

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Harold Ayers is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER100 JACKSON PIKE
GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631
(740) 446-5030Acute Care Hospitals
RIVERS HEALTH2520 VALLEY DRIVE
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
(304) 675-4340Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1780783670, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 70

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1780783670.

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Speech-Language Pathologist
2520 VALLEY DR
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Ophthalmology
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PT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Internal Medicine (Hematology)
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POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Radiology Practitioner Assistant
2520 VALLEY DR
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Family Medicine
2520 VALLEY DR, SUITE 117
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Speech-Language Pathologist
2520 VALLEY DR
PT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2520 VALLEY DR
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Speech-Language Pathologist
2520 VALLEY DR
PT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2520 VALLEY DR, SUITE 214
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Family Health)
2520 VALLEY DR
POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
Family Medicine
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Pharmacist
2520 VALLEY DR
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2520 VALLEY DR, SUITE 11
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780783670, enumerated as an "individual" on September 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 2520 VALLEY DR SUITE #012 PT PLEASANT, WV 25550 and the phone number is (304) 675-6015.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Harold Ayers is affiliated with: HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER and RIVERS HEALTH.