Quick Answer
You can confirm Medicare cover for a Henderson neurology visit in one call: the plan name from your card, whether a referral is required, whether any study needs prior authorisation, and which of the two Clinical Neurology Specialists offices is the shorter drive for you.
Part ofThis is one of the practical guides beneath the main Las Vegas neurology hub, which covers conditions, testing and how care is organised.
Neurology Care in Las Vegas →Key Takeaways
- Start with the plan name printed on your card, not the carrier name, because that is what participation is actually checked against.
- Referral rules follow the plan rather than the practice: Advantage plans commonly require one, Original Medicare generally does not.
- Prior authorisation for a diagnostic study is a separate step from the referral, and it starts before the appointment rather than on the day.
- The Henderson office is at 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, just off the 215 Beltway, with all six studies performed there.
- Adults 18 and older. No surgery, no imaging suite, no infusion suite, no paediatric service.
Neurologist
A neurologist is a physician who diagnoses and manages disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Adult outpatient neurology covers evaluation, diagnostic testing and long-term management, and does not include surgery.
The four things to settle, in order
One: the plan name, not the carrier
Read the plan name off the card and have it in front of you when you call. Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage behave differently on networks, referrals and authorisation, and two plans from the same carrier can differ from each other. This single step removes most of the uncertainty, and it is the step most often skipped in favour of saying simply that you have Medicare.
Two: whether a referral is required
Under Original Medicare you can generally see a participating specialist without one. Advantage plans set their own rules and frequently require a referral from your primary care physician, in place beforehand rather than obtained afterwards. Attending without a required referral means the visit either cannot proceed or is not covered, which is why it is checked at booking rather than at reception.
Three: authorisation, and four: the drive
Several in-office studies may need prior authorisation, which is separate from the referral and can take days, so it starts as soon as a study is decided. Then the practical question: West Horizon Ridge Parkway suits Green Valley, Anthem, Whitney and Boulder City, while West Flamingo Road suits the west and southwest. If you can attend either, say so, because availability differs between them week to week.
| Also considered | How it is distinguished |
|---|---|
| Neurosurgeon | Operates; a neurologist diagnoses and manages without surgery, and refers when an operation is indicated. |
| Primary care | Manages common presentations and refers when specialist evaluation or in-office testing is needed. |
| Pain management | Focuses on interventional pain treatment rather than neurological diagnosis. |
| Neuropsychology | Provides detailed cognitive testing that complements a neurological evaluation. |
How this practice handles it
01
What brings people in
A referral, a symptom needing explanation, or a need for neurological testing that a primary care office cannot perform.
02
What the evaluation settles
Which neurological process explains the symptoms, which in-office studies are indicated, and who in the practice should see you.
03
What you leave with
A neurological assessment, any indicated testing performed and interpreted in-house, and a written plan you can act on.
Verified before you attend
Our team establishes which type of Medicare coverage you hold, whether a referral is required, and whether any planned study needs prior authorisation, all before your appointment rather than at check-in. Detail is on the insurance page.
What to have ready
Your Medicare card and any supplemental or Advantage plan card, since the second is the one that carries the network and referral rules. Whether a referral has already been made and by whom. And what the symptom or question is, because the practice routes by clinical question and appointment types differ in their requirements.
Two offices, adults only
7751 W. Flamingo Road, Suite A-100, Las Vegas NV 89147, and 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson NV 89012, both fully equipped, on the locations page. Adults 18 and older, outpatient, diagnostic and medical. No paediatric service, no surgery, no interventional pain programme, no emergency or inpatient care.
The first 30, 60 and 90 days
Step 1
First visit
History and neurological examination, a review of records and prior imaging, and a decision on which studies are actually indicated. You leave with the plan, not just a referral.
Step 2
Within 30 days
Indicated in-office studies are performed and interpreted by the neurologist who ordered them, in our AANEM-accredited laboratories. Results are explained in plain language.
Step 3
60 to 90 days
Follow-up to judge whether the plan is working, adjust it, and coordinate with your referring clinician. Where a diagnosis needs time to confirm, this is where it is revisited.
Attending from Henderson
The Henderson office is at 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, just off the 215 Beltway, with parking on site. All six in-office studies are performed and interpreted there, so nothing is sent across to Las Vegas. Green Valley, Anthem, Whitney and Boulder City are generally closer to it than to Flamingo Road. Adults 18 and older.
Checking Medicare coverage?
Bring both cards. The supplemental or Advantage card carries the rules that matter.
The Bottom Line
Take the four in order and the visit is settled before you leave the house: plan name, referral, authorisation, drive. Our team handles the first three with you on the call, and the fourth is simply whichever office is the shorter journey on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take Medicare in Henderson?
Participation is verified against your specific plan rather than answered in general, because Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage behave differently and plans within one carrier differ. Call with your card to hand and it is confirmed before you attend, along with the referral requirement and any prior authorisation a study would need.
What is the first thing I should check?
The plan name printed on your card, rather than the carrier name. That is what participation is actually checked against, and it is the step most often skipped. Having it in front of you turns the whole question into one short call instead of two, and it settles the referral rule at the same time.
Does Original Medicare participation cover my Advantage plan?
No. A Medicare Advantage plan sets its own network on top of the programme, so participation in Original Medicare does not imply participation in any given Advantage plan. That is the commonest source of confusion here. Read the plan name off the Advantage card when you call and it can be checked directly.
How long does prior authorisation take?
It varies by plan and can take several days, which is why it starts as soon as a study is decided rather than on the day of the appointment. It is a separate process from the referral and from network participation, so all three are worth confirming rather than assuming one covers the others.
Where exactly is the Henderson office?
1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson NV 89012, just off the 215 Beltway, with parking on site. All six in-office studies are performed and interpreted there, so nothing is referred across to the Las Vegas office. Green Valley, Anthem, Whitney and Boulder City are generally closer to it than to West Flamingo Road.
Should I use the Henderson or the Las Vegas office?
Whichever is the shorter drive, since both are fully equipped and hold the same records. West Horizon Ridge Parkway generally suits Green Valley, Anthem and Boulder City; West Flamingo Road suits the west and southwest of the valley. If you can attend either, say so when booking, because availability differs between the two week to week.
Will I owe anything at the visit?
Usually something. Part B carries an annual deductible and then a coinsurance share of the approved amount, with supplemental coverage absorbing some or all of it; Advantage plans use copays instead. Ask your insurer whether the deductible has been met this year, because that is the faster half of the question.
Are the tests covered the same as the appointment?
Not necessarily, because a consultation and a diagnostic study are billed separately and may be covered differently. Several in-office studies also require prior authorisation. Ask about both on the same call rather than discovering the difference after a study has already been ordered and scheduled. Prior authorisation is a third step again, separate from both of the others.
What should I have ready when I call?
Your Medicare card and any supplemental or Advantage card with the plan name visible, plus member and group numbers. A rough timeline of the symptom, your medication list, and the name of any physician already involved. Having all of it to hand turns it into a single call rather than two.
What happens after the appointment?
You leave with an explanation and either a plan or a specific study ordered to answer a specific question, plus a follow-up interval. Where testing is indicated it is performed in-office and interpreted by the ordering neurologist. Your referring clinician receives the findings, so care continues rather than stopping at the door.
How this page was sourced
Practice facts come from Clinical Neurology Specialists directly: two offices in Las Vegas and Henderson, nine clinicians, six in-office diagnostic studies, independently accredited electrodiagnostic laboratories, and adults 18 and older only.
THIS PAGE DOES NOT STATE WHICH INSURANCE PLANS THE PRACTICE PARTICIPATES IN, and that is deliberate. Network participation changes, plans within a carrier differ, and a list published here would be out of date within weeks. Acting on a stale list is how patients receive unexpected bills. The page explains the verification process instead, which is accurate and actionable. No cost, price or coverage outcome is quoted. Scope is adults 18 and older.
Change log
- 2026-07-28 — page published; clinical content reviewed.
- 2026-07-28 — last reviewed against AAN, AANEM and NINDS guidance; internal links and schema verified.
- Review cadence: quarterly, or sooner if guidance changes.
How to cite this page
Clinical Neurology Specialists. “Neurologist that takes medicare Henderson.” Reviewed 2026-07-28. https://www.cnsnevada.com/neurology-las-vegas/neurologist-near-me-that-takes-medicare-henderson/
References
- American Academy of Neurology — specialist supply and clinical practice guidance.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke — the reference catalogue of nervous-system disorders.
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine — the accreditation held at both offices.
This page is for general information about a Clinical Neurology Specialists office and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. It does not create a physician-patient relationship. Adults 18 and older. For an active stroke, a first-time or prolonged seizure, sudden severe headache, sudden weakness, sudden vision loss, or a head injury with loss of consciousness, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.