Dr. Derek C. Ayers
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 8 years
- Graduated from: Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department
- Graduation year: 2013
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1912340324
Dr. Derek C. Ayers D.O.
Psychiatrist
He is located at Medical Ceneter Boulevard in Winston Salem, NC 27157. Can help patients with the following: Aphasia, Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), Hypersomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Online Therapy, Stress. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912340324. Appointment can be made via the phone number (336) 716-3601. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Derek Ayers, being an psychiatrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Derek C. Ayers.
- Amnesia
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
- Anxiety
- Aphasia
- Asperger Syndrome (AS)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Fugue
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorder
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Grief
- Hypersomnia
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Learning Disability
- Mental Illness
- Mood Disorders
- Munchausen Syndrome
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Panic Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phobias
- Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Psychotic Disorder
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sleepwalking
- Speech Disorders
- Stress
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tics
- Trauma
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Derek C. Ayers
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Derek C. Ayers as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Derek C. Ayers is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Derek C. Ayers is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Psychiatry .
Bills through: Novant Health Medical Group, Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Graduated in 2013Additional Specialities
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Derek Ayers affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Derek Ayers is affiliated with NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Derek Ayers accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?
Yes, Dr. Derek Ayers is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Derek Ayers have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Derek Ayers is affiliated with Carolinas Pain Institute PA.
Where can you meet with Dr. Derek Ayers?
Dr. Derek Ayers's office is located at Medical Ceneter Boulevard in Winston Salem, NC 27157.
What conditions does Dr. Derek Ayers treat?
Dr. Derek Ayers provides treatment for Aphasia, Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), Hypersomnia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Online Therapy, Stress. For the full list see this list.