Dr. Michael Bays
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 35 years
- Graduated from: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- Graduation year: 1986
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1134101090
Dr. Michael Bays D.O.
Gastroenterologist
He is located at 713 East Marion Avenue Suite 123 in Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Can help patients with the following: Ascites, Atherosclerosis, Chest Pain, Crohn's Disease, High Blood Pressure, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134101090. Appointment can be made via the phone number (941) 486-6815. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://southwestfloridagastro.com/. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Michael Bays, being an gastroenterologist, 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. Michael Bays.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Ascites
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Bad Breath
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bladder Control
- Bleeding Varices
- Blood in Stool
- Botulism
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Celiac Disease
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile Colitis
- Colitis
- Colonoscopy
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Edema
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Fever
- Food Allergies
- Gallbladder Pain
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Internal Bleeding
- Intussusception
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreas Divisum
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Portal Hypertension
- Prescription Refill
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Stomach Cancer
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Bays
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Michael Bays as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) | PPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 83 plans from Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-06 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-32S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K02-21 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K02-27S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 1601 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $25 / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2013 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $5 / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2129 ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2129E ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2129V ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2149 ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2149E ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2149V ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2219 ($75 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2286 ($75 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2312S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 2322S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 26M01-23 (Rewards) | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Bronze 26M02-24 (Rewards) | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Connected Care Silver 24M03-70 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 1605 ($0 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2011 ($0 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2016 ($0 Deductible / $25 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2314S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 2325S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Gold 24M05-74 ($0 Deductible / $25 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 2015 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 2324S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 24M05-00S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Platinum 24M05-75 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2010 (Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2010E (Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2010V (Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2237 ($60 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2237E ($60 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2237V ($60 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2313S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 2323S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M02-78 ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M02-78E ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M02-78V ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M03-70E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M03-70V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M06-76 ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M06-76E ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 24M06-76V ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M02-03 ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M02-03E ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M02-03V ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M03-01 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M03-01E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M03-01V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M06-02 ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M06-02E ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 25M06-02V ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M02-04 ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M02-04E ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M02-04V ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M03-02 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M03-02E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M03-02V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M06-03 ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M06-03E ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| myBlue Silver 26M06-03V ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | HMO · Silver | 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. Michael Bays 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. Michael Bays is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology .
Bills through: Gastroenterology Associates Of Southwest Florida 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.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AbbVie | $1913 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $287 |
| Gilead Sciences | $277 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $4571 |
Studies
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduated in 1986Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://southwestfloridagastro.com/
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Michael Bays treat?
Dr. Michael Bays provides treatment for Ascites, Atherosclerosis, Chest Pain, Crohn's Disease, High Blood Pressure, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Michael Bays have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Michael Bays is affiliated with Fort Myers Office.
Has Dr. Michael Bays affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Michael Bays is affiliated with GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE MEM HEALTH SYSTEM. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Michael Bays?
Dr. Michael Bays's office is located at 713 East Marion Avenue Suite 123 in Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Does Dr. Michael Bays accept patients with Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)?
Yes, Dr. Michael Bays is listed in-network for Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.