Gary M. Ayres, MD

The annual membership fee at Gary M. Ayres, MD - MDVIP is $2,150 per year. 50, semi-annual payments of $1,075, or a single annual payment. The membership fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes comprehensive and advanced health screenings, diagnostics, and a custom wellness plan.

Yes. Dr. Ayres is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends, giving members 24/7 access to him directly. This means you connect with Dr. Ayres himself, not a covering provider or answering service, when urgent questions arise outside of normal business hours.

The practice offers same- or next-day appointments for members. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The smaller practice size allows Dr. Ayres to keep his schedule accessible and to spend meaningful time with each patient during visits.

Every visit is with Dr. Ayres personally. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Dr. Ayres handles each appointment himself, which supports the continuity and trust that define his approach to care.

Dr. Ayres accepts insurance for medical services like sick visits, and he bills your insurance and charges standard copays, co-insurance, and deductibles accordingly. The annual membership fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program and the advanced preventive services it includes, which insurance typically does not cover. Contact the practice to confirm whether Dr. Ayres accepts your specific plan.

The Wellness Program delivers comprehensive screenings and advanced diagnostic tests that go well beyond standard preventive care. Dr. Ayres uses the results to build a custom wellness plan tailored to each patient. The program focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic condition management alongside broader preventive medicine goals.

Yes. Dr. Ayres has cultivated relationships with many Ascension Medical Group specialists over his 37-plus years in the Indianapolis area. He coordinates referrals and works closely with specialists to keep your care well-organized. For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can also connect Dr. Ayres with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence across the country.

Yes. If you need urgent care while away from home, Dr. Ayres can help coordinate your care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or doctor at your travel destination. This travel benefit is part of membership and gives patients a direct resource when they face health issues away from Carmel.

The practice has limited availability and may maintain a waiting list. Prospective patients can submit a request for more information directly through the MDVIP website to get started or to be added to the list.