We provide neuropsychological testing and evaluation for children and adults, giving patients, families, and referring providers a clear picture of how the brain is functioning and what steps to take next.
Neuropsychologists, PhD
An evaluation is more than just a test; it’s a roadmap for understanding how your brain functions. We look at memory, attention, language, and emotional regulation to provide a clear picture of your cognitive health.
Understanding Your Goals: The process begins with an in-depth review of your history and current concerns. This initial meeting allows us to define the specific diagnostic questions we need to answer and ensures that the evaluation is tailored to your unique needs or those of your child.
The evaluation is a dedicated session (or sessions) at our Missoula office where we gather objective data about brain function. Rather than a "pass or fail" exam, this is a series of interactive tasks designed to see how the brain processes information in a real-world context.
The final phase is the most critical: turning data into a plan. After the evaluation is complete, we carefully analyze the results to build a comprehensive profile of your, or your child's, cognitive strengths and challenges.
At Montana Neuropsychological Associates, our work goes beyond testing. We take time to understand the full picture, your history, your concerns, and your strengths, and provide thoughtful evaluations that lead to clear, practical next steps.
Areas we commonly evaluate:
Have questions about the evaluation process? You’re not alone.
As one of the few Neuropsychological offices in Montana that accepts Medicaid, we absorb a large Medicaid referral stream. Our clinical staff diligently triage each referral, and cases are prioritized accordingly on the provider’s waitlist. These waitlists are fluid, meaning individuals with a more pressing or urgent medical need may be seen first. As high priority referrals are accepted, it can change a patient’s position on the waitlist. Therefore, we are unable to give an estimated date for scheduling. Once a patient is on the Medicaid waitlist, they will remain on the waitlist unless our office is otherwise notified by the patient/guardian to remove them.
Yes! A Neuropsychological evaluation consists of three separate appointments:
The day 1 appointment is a neurobehavioral status examination during which the provider will gather information including medical history, presenting complaints, and other important information.
The day 2 appointment (typically two weeks later) involves several hours of testing with an experienced psychometrist.
Finally, the day 3 appointment (typically one week after Day 2) consists of a discussion of the test results, any possibly diagnoses, and any referrals, treatments, or resources that may further support your journey.
Most of our in-network insurers do not require a referral. You can simply call our office, select the scheduling option, and self-refer with our scheduler. We always welcome additional information form your medical or behavioral health team even if a referral is not required by your insurance.
Medicare and Medicaid require a referral from the patient’s Primary Care Provider or Passport Provider.
This is the estimated amount you will owe for the full evaluation based on what your insurance will cover (deductibles & copays). Our biller will reach out to you prior to your first appointment to explain your OOP. This amount will be due on your day 1 appointment.
We accept Cash, Check, HSA/FSA, and most Debit/Credit cards.
**Please note that debit/credit cards will incur a 3% bank processing fee.
The patient must be physically present for the Day 1 and Day 2 appointments. In some cases, the day 3 appointment can be scheduled via telehealth, but our billing department will need to verify if your insurance permits telehealth appointments for Neuropsychological services.
The self-pay rate for an evaluation ranges from $1900-2200.
Please note: Due to insurance laws, if the patient has an active health insurance policy that is listed as one of our in-network insurers, we cannot offer the self-pay option.
You can find your evaluation, office visit notes, and other HIPAA related documents on your patient portal. Click on RECORDS and then DOC/IMAGES
Patient Portal link: patientportal.advancedmd.com/account/LogOn?lk=157108
