Clinical Neurology Specialists sees Medicare patients for memory and dementia assessment. The distinction that matters is between traditional Medicare, which generally does not require a referral, and Medicare Advantage, which usually does and operates a network. When you call, say which type you have and give the plan name, because that determines whether a referral and prior authorisation are needed.
Clinical Neurology Specialists sees Medicare patients for memory and dementia assessment. The distinction that matters is between traditional Medicare, which generally does not require a referral, and Medicare Advantage, which usually does and operates a network. When you call, say which type you have and give the plan name, because that determines whether a referral and prior authorisation are needed.
Saying you have Medicare can mean two quite different things. Traditional Medicare generally allows direct access to a specialist without a referral. A Medicare Advantage plan is administered by a private insurer, operates its own network and usually requires a referral from your primary care physician, sometimes with prior authorisation for specific tests. When you call, say which you have and give the plan name, because that determines the whole pathway.
Medicare covers medically necessary evaluation, and cognitive assessment is included in the annual wellness visit. Neuropsychological testing is generally covered when clinically indicated, though coverage detail varies and it is worth confirming before scheduling given it occupies several hours of specialist time. Imaging arranged externally is billed by that facility. Some newer treatments carry their own coverage requirements including registry participation and monitoring scans.
An unmet deductible can mean you owe the full visit cost even at an in-network practice, and it resets each January, so a January appointment and a November one can cost quite differently. Coinsurance applies to most specialist visits. Where a Medicare Advantage plan requires prior authorisation, having it in place before the appointment prevents both delay and unexpected billing. Our team verifies your specific plan before the visit rather than afterwards.
Clinical Neurology Specialists has been physician-owned since 1998, when Leo Germin, M.D., FAANEM founded it. Five board-certified neurologists and four advanced practice providers see patients at the Las Vegas and Henderson offices, each with its own AANEM-accredited electrodiagnostic laboratory.
Clinical Neurology Specialists is an adult outpatient neurology practice for patients 18 and older. The practice performs no surgery and operates no imaging suite, infusion suite or interventional pain programme, and provides no emergency or inpatient care.
Physician-reviewed. Reviewed by the physicians of Clinical Neurology Specialists — board-certified neurologists, AANEM-accredited electrodiagnostic laboratories, physician-owned since 1998. Reviewed 1 August 2026. This article is general education for adults 18 and older and is not a substitute for a consultation.
Sources and further reading: Medicare.gov; National Institute on Aging; MedlinePlus: Alzheimer disease.
Adults 18 and older, at the Las Vegas and Henderson offices. Call 702-804-1212 or request an appointment online.