Summary

Dr. Ayers' expertise is in emergency and forensic medicine and their relationship to law enforcement. His special areas of interest include pre-hospital care, wilderness medicine and rescue, and the medicolegal investigation of death. In addition to being a practicing emergency physician, Dr. Ayers has been a reserve Sheriff's Deputy since 1988 and currently serves as the Coroner/Chief Medical Examiner for Pitkin County.

Quick Facts

  • 43 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph S Ayers has 2 locations

Aspen Valley Hospital

401 Castle Creek RdAspen, CO 81611

After Hours Medical Care

234 Cody LnBasalt, CO 81621
Mon3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
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43 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Aspen , COEast Setauket , NYSNOWMASS VILLAGE , COAspen , CO
Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph S Ayers

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • American Republic Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Colorado Access
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Transamerica
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph S Ayers has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph S Ayers has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph S Ayers holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Ayers' NPI number is 1912909136.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Ayers affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Ayers is affiliated with Aspen Valley Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Joseph Ayers's office located?
Dr. Joseph Ayers's office is located at 401 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO, 81611.
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