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Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke

52 Second Avenue Suite 3100
Waltham, MA 02451

(617) 726-8459

Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD is a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

52 Second Avenue Suite 3100
Waltham, MA 02451

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55 Fruit Street 7th Floor, Suite 720
Boston, MA 02114

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Some issues Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	21
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	32
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	18
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	70
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	32
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	19
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	29
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	39
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	17
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	39
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	22
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Waltham, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	29
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	12
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. He is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Neurelis, Inc.	$4,680 $4,680
Depomed, Inc.	$54 Gralise $54
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$21 ONZETRA Xsail $21

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,680
Education	$54
Food and Beverage	$21

Research Payments

Dr. Cenk Ayata, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $411,762.

Biography

Dr. Cenk Ayata practices vascular neurology in Boston, MA and Waltham, MA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ayata include stroke. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ayata usually is in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, he performed his residency at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Ayata is conversant in Turkish.