Sugar Land Neuropsychology - Diagnosis for Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc

appointments and insurance

"We remember their love when they can no longer remember"

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To Schedule Memory and Cognitive Assessments
Please Call
713-900-5557
We must receive a faxed referral from the patient's physician before we can schedule the evaluation.
Have your physician fax the referral to 713-489-2030

Autism, ADHD, Learning Disability or Behavioral Assessments are scheduled through:

behaviortx.com
281-504-7974

let's begin

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin.

Appointments usually take 2 to 3 hours, and in the case of comprehensive neuropsychological testing can take up to 6 hours (which we split up over several appointments). We will let you know when you schedule your assessment how long you should expect to be with us. Please note, we highly recommend that all patients must be accompanied by a caregiver who knows the patient well; this is because we require a medical and behavioral history of the patient and patients being tested for memory deficits aren't the best at remembering their history.

We always try to complete the testing as quickly as possible, however in most cases we can only go as fast as the patient is capable of going. So please come to the appointment prepared for your stay. We have a very comfortable waiting room.

For longer testing sessions we take breaks often and in some cases we can split up the testing over two separate appointments if it makes it easier for the patient, or the caregivers.

What to expect

your appointment

Before the Appointment

The patient will take their medications and eat their meals as normal. Patients DO NOT need to fast.

The Intake Interview

We'll begin with a detailed interview with the patient and caregivers. Caregivers will be interviewed separately from the patient so they may speak freely of their observations and concerns.

Testing

Testing is done separate from caregivers. Testing is done using standardized tests that are specifically correlated to the patient's demographic.

Upon the completion of the testing a follow-up appointment will be scheduled.

Scoring, Analysis and Report Preparation

We will begin compiling all the test data, observations from her interview and testing, and review any rating scales.

We will then prepare a detailed and comprehensive diagnostic report listing observations, test results, diagnosis and suggestions for treatments or referrals.

The turn-around time for the report is usually 10 days, however faster turn-arounds can be accommodated in exceptional cases (at additional charge).

Feedback Session

The patient and caregivers will return for a 60-minute feedback session either in-person or over Zoom where we will review the entire report and explain the results as well as answer any questions. We will then provide the completed report to the patient. A copy of the report will also be sent to the referring physician, if applicable.

Insurance

insurance

We are an In-Network Provider for the following Insurance Plans for Dementia Evaluations Only:

Aetna (www.aetna.com)
Blue Cross - Blue Shield (www.bcbs.com)
Cigna (www.cigna.com)
Humana (www.humana.com)
Medicare - Part B (www.medicare.gov)
Tricare/Humana Military (www.tricare.mil)

(This list is provided for informational purposes only. This should not be construed as confirmation of insurance coverage. Each policy holder's coverage will vary. The policy holder is ultimately responsible for all charges regardless of the insurance company's decision)

self-pay

Self-Pay

Payment is due in full prior to the commencement of your assessment.

Accepted forms of payment are cash, debit or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express & Discover). We also accept Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). We will be happy to provide a detailed invoice, including CPT and Diagnosis codes, that the client can submit to their insurance company for reimbursement. All self-pay appointments require a $250 deposit to be scheduled, and the full balance must be paid prior to the start of the testing.

Our rates are all-inclusive and includes costs for test materials, time spent on appointment preparations, interviews, testing, scoring, analysis, research, report preparation, consultations and feedback appointments. We will always try to find the most economical method of assessing the patient.

For a second opinion, and legal consultations, Dr. Larery's standard billable rate is $250 per hour.

A Message About Our Legal and Ethical Standards:

Payment of a fee does not guarantee a patient will receive a particular diagnosis.
All our tests include measures that accurately indicate if the patient is putting forth their best effort or if there is evidence of malingering.
We are legally and ethically required to document, in the final report, if our tests indicate malingering.
Tests where malingering is evident will be deemed invalid, with no diagnosis being assigned.
No refunds will be given for any assessment where the results are invalid due to indications that the patient is malingering.

Missed Appointments

missed appointments

Our specialists are in high demand and each appointment blocks up at-least 3 hours of the doctor's time solely for your evaluation, as such we may require you to secure your appointment with a $250 deposit or credit card hold.

Missed appointments, or appointments cancelled less-than 24 hours before the appointment, may be charged a $250 missed appointment fee, and may not be rescheduled.