​​​​​What do I need to bring to my visit?

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1. List of all of medications, including frequency      and dose and a bag with medication bottles,        AND your current pharmacy phone number.

2. Insurance card(s)

3. Referral, if applicable 

4. Photo ID

5.  All New Patients forms.   

     (You may print these from this website, or            call or office tohave them mailed to you!)

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How much will I owe at my visit? 

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You will be required to pay a copay, coinsurance, or your deductible . If your yearly deductible and/or your secondary insurance does not cover the deductible, all or a portion of your visit will be expected at time of service. 

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If your insurance requires a referral, it is your responsibility to obtain one from your primary care doctor.

 

**It is the responsibility of the patient to call their insurance company and verify their benefits for our services prior to appointment**

 

For those who are self-pay patients, please call the office for an estimate prior to your visit.  Only cash or credit payments will be accepted and payment must be paid at

time of visit.

 

For Medicare patients: each year, Medicare requires a $185 deductible. At time of visit, if you have not met your deductible,  please be prepared to pay Medicare's allowed amount  (for office visits proximately $75 will be required for existing patients)  and $185 for

new patients.  (Reminder:  We do not accept Dual Medicare)

 

What will take place during my consultation?

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The neurologist will discuss your history, as well as your chief complaints for your visit. The doctor will then perform a neurological examination that may test memory, strength, coordination, sensation, walking and reflexes.

 

He will then discuss the diagnostic and treatment plan with you. You may be referred to have blood tests, MRI, CT, EEG, EMG/NCV,  neuropsychological evaluation or other testing.

 

In some cases, referrals to Emory Epilepsy Center and Shepherd MS Center are also recommended.

 

The treatment plan may include medication and in some cases physical therapy, which our staff will be happy to set up for you. 

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Will any tests take place at my visit?

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Tests that are performed in our office will be done on a future date, not at the time of your visit.

 

EEG, EMG/NCV, and DriveABLE testing are available only on certain days of the week.  

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All diagnostic imaging, lab work and misc testing will be referred to another facility. Our office staff will assist in setting up these appointments. 

 

** Most insurance companies require you to have both an EMG and NCV test on the same day, regardless of your provider wanting you to have only one test. **

These tests are usually considered diagnostic by most commercial insurance companies, and may be applied to your annual deductible.  If so, please make payment arrangements

prior to your testing date with the Billing Supervisor!

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