Services
About The Neuropsychological Evaluation
North Neuropsychology offers neuropsychological evaluations for ages 18+ in the comfort of your own home. We provide neuropsychological assessment services to patients with concerns related to a neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, or neurological disease.
A neuropsychological evaluation is similar to putting pieces of a puzzle together to understand presenting concerns to possibly include cognitive (thinking), and/or emotional complaints, and to ultimately understand how your brain works. The evaluation includes a clinical interview, a review of medical records, the testing itself, and putting the puzzle pieces together to understand how they fit together. The doctor will speak with you about presenting concerns and goals for the evaluation. If a family member attends the appointment, they may be asked to share their concerns as well, with permission. The doctor will look through pertinent medical records which may include previous psychological evaluations, MRI scans of the brain, etc. Then several tasks and activities that measure cognitive skills including general intellect, learning and memory, attention, language, academics, visuospatial, executive functioning, and fine motor skills will be administered, along with self-report measures that explore emotional functioning.
These tests are used to help the doctor understand if cognitive changes are related to a neurological illness or injury, a psychological condition such as depression, or if your presenting concerns are a normal part of the aging process. Doctors can then use the information of the evaluation to help aid in diagnosis and suggest appropriate treatment recommendations.
The virtual evaluation will take anywhere from 2-4+ hours depending on the referral question. Breaks are available at the patient’s request.
Why obtain a neuropsychological evaluation?
A neuropsychological evaluation is typically recommended secondary to the following difficulties or conditions: ADD/ADHD, pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disorder (e.g., dyslexia), Epilepsy, Stroke, Mood Disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, and more.
Neuropsychological Consultation
Our neuropsychological consultation services are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of your condition and your questions. By assessing your needs, managing your symptoms, and connecting you with the necessary resources, we aim to support your recovery effectively.
The consultation begins with a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by the provider. The provider will discuss the following:
- Understand Your symptoms: We document the full range of symptoms you are experiencing, including cognitive, emotional, physical, and social complaints.
- Understand the potential etiology: Understanding the cause of your symptoms is crucial. We review your medical history and the circumstances surrounding your condition to identify potential causes.
- Prioritize treatment recommendations: Based on the above, we provide tailored and effective treatment recommendations to help improve your overall functioning.
Payment & Insurance
Payment is due on the date of service via credit/debit card, or Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, or Health Reimbursement Account (HSA/FSA/HRA). North Neuropsychology is an out-of-network provider, which means that we do not bill or accept payment from insurance directly. Some insurance companies offer partial reimbursement for neuropsychological evaluation services. We can provide a “superbill” which is the document required by insurance companies for out-of-network reimbursement. Please call your insurance provider to find out about your out-of-network benefits for a neuropsychological evaluation.
Additionally, you can apply for CareCredit of which is a health and wellness credit card with flexible financing options so you can pay over time for care you want or need. For more information, please visit this site: https://www.carecredit.com/.
Steps to the Appointment Process
- Schedule the appointment with the provider
- Complete the intake paperwork of which will be sent to you via email once the appointment has been made
- Upload records into your Client Portal for the provider to review
- Login to your appointment and meet with the provider to complete evaluation or consultation
- Review the results of the evaluation and discuss treatment recommendations
- Receive a report 1-2 weeks after the appointment of which can be sent to other medical professionals (at your request)