FAQ'S

Frequently Asked Questions

Neuropsychology is a subspecialty of psychology that focuses on understanding brain-behavior relationships. Neuropsychologists complete evaluations to better characterize cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes that result from injury to the central nervous system.

Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive evaluation that helps to assess how an individual’s brain is functioning. Specifically, the evaluation assesses an array of abilities including memory, attention, processing speed, language, visuo-perceptual, motor, executive functioning (i.e., planning, problem solving, etc.), and mood/behaviors to best identify an individual’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Testing consists of mostly paper-pen and some computer-based measures.

That depends! Typically, a neuropsychological evaluation will consist of a 1-hour consultation/interview in which the neuropsychologist will discuss in detail, the reason for your visit. This will include a thorough interview obtaining information about an individual’s medical, social, educational, psychiatric, and developmental history. Following the interview, testing will begin, and can range anywhere between 3-5 hours. In total, a full evaluation can range anywhere between 3-6 hours.
The neuropsychologist will schedule a follow up appointment approximately 2-3 weeks after testing to discuss the results in detail. A full report will also be provided during this appointment, which will include a summary of the background interview, diagnosis, results, and treatment recommendations.

Unfortunately, no. A neuropsychological evaluation can only be completed by a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) who completed specialized training, specifically, a two-year fellowship in neuropsychology.  

At the moment, I am a contracted provider with Medicare, BCBS PPO, and Aetna. I am an out of network provider with all other insurance companies. Nonetheless, please give the office a call so that we can do a courtesy benefit check for you.

At this time, I do not provide any psychotherapy services.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Each neuropsychological appointment is specifically scheduled and set aside for you. Therefore, it is requested that you please provide a minimum of 24-hour notice if you must reschedule or cancel your appointment. We understand that there are situations that occur last minute which may impact your ability to make your appointment, however, please call and inform the office 732-243-0994 if you need to cancel or reschedule as this will allow time for us to fill the opening. That said, if you cancel in less than 24 hours or no show for your appointment, you will be charged a $50 cancellation/no show fee.