How to Prepare for Your Consultation Appointment
Regardless of what type of visit you are planning, it is important
to be well prepared. Some forethought and preparation will make a
visit with your doctor more productive.
What to expect from a consultation appointment:
A consultation appointment is an office visit with one of our sleep
physicians. During the evaluation, your doctor will review your
medical history and perform a physical exam.
You will be asked to discuss your sleep complaints as well as any
other related conditions. Your physician will work with you to develop
a treatment plan and may recommend an overnight sleep study.
It is always wise to prepare a list of questions and key issues you
would like to discuss before your appointment to ensure all of your
questions are answered.
What to do before your appointment:
In order to ensure your visit goes smoothly, please:
- Verify your insurance coverage and bring your current
insurance card (see How Much Will This Cost section below)
- Obtain contact information for either your referring physician
or primary care physician (PCP)
- Complete a sleep history
questionnaire before arriving at the Sleep Center
For adults (ages 18 and older), we encourage you to complete our on-line questionnaire or
you may bring a completed hard copy of this alternative questionnaire
(PDF) to your appointment.
For children (under the age of 18), please complete our special
pediatric
questionnaire (PDF). We do not currently have an on-line
questionnaire approved for pediatric patients.
When to arrive:
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your schedule appointment for
registration purposes.
Late Policy
If you arrive fifteen (15) minutes or later to your scheduled
appointment, you will need to reschedule your appointment. Our late
policy is necessary to ensure that there is adequate time for your
physician to complete your consult.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make a scheduled appointment, please call the
appointment line at 650-723-6601 as
soon as possible so we can offer the appointment time to another patient.
What to bring to your consultation appointment:
There are a number of key items that you should bring with you to
your consultation appointment, including:
- Any previous sleep study results (if available)
- Your
CPAP machine, mask, and any other equipment (if applicable)
- A list of your medications
- Your physician's contact
information (if not already provided)
- Your insurance
card
- Your co-pay (if applicable)
Where to go:
The Stanford Sleep Medicine Center is located at 450 Broadway
Street, Pavilion B, Redwood City, CA 94063. The clinic is on the
2nd floor.
Our telephone number is
650-723-6601
.
If you have difficulty staying alert while driving please make
arrangements for transportation to and from the lab.
How much will this cost?
We strongly encourage you to verify your own insurance benefits.
Call the customer service number on your insurance card and ask for
eligibility for benefits. You will need the CPT code when inquiring
about coverage.
- Visit Type: New Patient Consultation
- Charge Type: a.
Professional
- CPT Codes: 99204-99245