1. Which Insurance plans do I accept?
I am currently a participating provider for TRICARE. 

2.  Does this mean your insurance company/HMO won't pay for the visit? 
NO. Most of the patients seen in my clinic have insurance and have been able to get reimbused through their "out of network" benefits. 

If you can demonstrate to your insurance carrier that  the "in-network" child neurologists cannot schedule your child soon enough you may be able to cover the visit as part of your "in-network" benefits.

3. Not sure of your benefits?

• Contact your insurance company and ask if you have "out of network" benefits.
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• Second, ask them for their policies regarding the usage of "out of network" benefits.  This is when you might ask if a referral is needed or if there is a deductible to be met. 
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• Some insurance companies reimburse up to 80% of the visit for "out of network" providers but please be advised that specific policies and amount of reimbursement are insurance carrier and plan specific.  
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• You can also inquire about the usage of a Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending account to help reimburse the cost of the visit.

4.  So, why choose the Child Neurology Clinic?

• New patients visits are made within two weeks. 
• *Emergency appointments may be scheduled sooner if needed for conditions such as new onset seizures, concussions, or severe headaches.   
• Each new patient is scheduled to be seen by me for a total of 1 and1/2 hours. (Follow up visits typically varies between 30-45 minutes.)  
• Keeping my administrative needs to a minimum has allowed me to provide much more timely and focused care for my patients and their families.

As a Board Certified Child Neurologist I believe in a “customized" approach when caring each patient. No two patients' needs, concerns, or treatment plans are the same.

Each visit with me emphasizes a thorough history, review of symptoms, addressing of patient/family concerns, neurological exam, and patient education.   Treatment plans and any required testing are outlined at the end of each visit. 

When considering a child neurologist for your son or daughter please consider:

-The specialist's board qualifications and academic background.
How long it takes to schedule your child for a visit.
-How much access you have to the physician.
-How much time is spent during the visit with the physician. For many practices a typical one hour new patient visit translates to only 45 minutes of face-to-face time with the doctor.  In my experience this often leaves families with unanswered questions and an incomplete understanding of their child's diagnosis and plan. 

Please call my office and ask to speak to me personally if you would like to discuss my credentials, treatment approach, or have questions regarding my fee schedule.  

Thank you for considering my services for the neurological care of your child.

Respectfully,

Sanjai C. Rao D.O.