If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or you are tired during the day, it is important to have the cause evaluated by a doctor specially trained in sleep disorders.
Most private health insurance companies as well as Medicare cover office visits, sleep studies and CPAP services.
If you have Medicare or a PPO, you do not need a referral. However, HMO’s usually require a referral. Please contact your primary care physician or pediatrician and have them initiate a referral from your insurance company.
Common symtoms of untreated sleep disorders are:
• Daytime sleepiness and fatigue that may lead to traffic accidents
• Cognitive impairment and poor job performance
• Anxiety, depression, memory loss and dementia, hypertension, cardiac disease
Yes. This visit not only insures that we are providing you with the best possible service, but it is also a requirement for the sleep center to meet the highest standards of accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
A sleep study is a non-invasive, painless evaluation of your sleep. Electrodes attached with paste monitor your brain waves, rapid eye movements, breathing patterns, respiratory efforts, oxygen levels, snoring, muscle tone and leg movements, electrocardiogram and heart rate. Sleep studies routinely include a digitally recorded video that enables the Sleep Center physician to visually observe sleep position, movements, respiration and other sleep-related information. We are required to have your written consent to perform the sleep study and to record the video. This data is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which established national standards for the security and privacy of health data. A physician will review the sleep recording in conjunction with your clinical history in order to arrive at a diagnosis.
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Adult patients typically arrive between 8pm and 10pm and leave between 6:00 am and 8:00 am. Patients are usually with us about 9 hours. We aim to get at least 7 hours of sleep study time.
You may bring your own pillow, pajamas, and any other personal items related to sleep. A refrigerator is available and you are welcome to bring a bedtime snack. While we do have wireless internet and permit laptops, phones, and other electronic devices, please make sure that they are turned off during testing as they can disrupt the sleep study and affect your test results if left on.
Yes. Each room has DirecTV. There is also wireless internet if you wish to bring your laptop or any other electronic device. Of course, we recommend that you choose a relaxing activity to maximize your sleep time.
Yes. A sleep consultation is required prior to a sleep study unless it is a simple case of ruling out Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and remain for the entirety of the study. We have rooms specially fitted with two beds so that the caregiver can sleep with the child.
Yes. If a patient needs 24-hour care, we ask that the caregiver stay with the patient. Arrangements can also be made for the spouse to accompany the patient if the patient gives us notice ahead of time.
Please make every effort to keep your scheduled appointment. A sleep technician and room have been reserved just for you. If you must cancel or reschedule, please notify us 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment or there may be a charge for the missed appointment.
Sleep studies routinely include a digitally recorded video that enables the Sleep Center physician to visually observe sleep position, movements, respiration and other sleep-related information. We are required to have your written consent to perform the sleep study and to record the video. This data is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which established national standards for the security and privacy of health data.
Our sleep specialists will review the sleep recording in conjunction with your clinical history in order to arrive at a diagnosis. They will discuss these results and their recommendations with you at a follow-up appointment.