Questions people ask us most.

Yes. We require a letter of medical necessity or an office note from your physician that explains the need for a neuropsychological evaluation. This documentation is needed to begin the authorization process.

Yes. Physicians may fax a letter of medical necessity or an office note requesting a neuropsychological assessment, along with any relevant medical records, directly to our office at (631) 366-2043.

Start by requesting an evaluation through this website. The online form is the quickest way to provide the information we need to review your request. Once your information has been reviewed, our office will contact you regarding scheduling. If you prefer to call, our AI phone assistant can collect the information needed to begin your request and forward it to our office for review.

Our clinical staff reviews your information and the reason for the referral, confirms your insurance benefits, and determines whether a neuropsychological evaluation is appropriate for the referral question. Once the review is complete, our office will contact you regarding scheduling.

Availability varies with the reason for evaluation, insurance authorization, and the schedule. Our office will contact you with the earliest available appointment once your intake has been reviewed. You may also ask to be contacted if an earlier appointment opens up.

A comprehensive assessment of thinking and brain functioning. It evaluates memory, attention, language, problem solving, executive functioning, processing speed, visual-spatial skills, and emotional functioning, in order to clarify a diagnosis and produce treatment recommendations.

ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, memory loss and dementia, traumatic brain injury, concussion, stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cognitive decline, medical conditions affecting cognition, and emotional or psychological conditions where cognitive concerns are present.

We evaluate children aged 7 and older, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Yes. Dr. Barnoski is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), and has decades of experience evaluating complex neurological and psychological conditions.

No. Our practice focuses on neuropsychological evaluation and consultation and does not provide therapy or counseling. If another type of service would be more appropriate for your needs, we will let you know and help direct you to the appropriate type of provider.

We participate with several plans, including Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, EmblemHealth, HealthFirst, Empire / NYSHIP, GHI, New York State Workers' Compensation, and No-Fault. Insurance participation changes periodically, so our office verifies eligibility before your appointment.

Yes. We verify your benefits as a courtesy, and can often do it electronically within seconds. However, benefit verification is not a guarantee of payment. You remain responsible for any deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or non-covered services determined by your insurance company.

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific insurance plan and benefits. Once your benefits have been reviewed, our office will explain your estimated financial responsibility whenever possible. Please keep in mind that benefit information is not a guarantee of payment, and your final responsibility is determined by your insurance plan.

Private-pay options are available, and some insurance plans may provide out-of-network benefits. Our office will review the applicable fees and available insurance benefits with you before an evaluation is scheduled so you understand the anticipated cost in advance.

Copayments, deductibles, coinsurance, and private-pay fees are due at the time of your appointment.

The length of an evaluation varies depending on the referral question and the testing needed. The evaluation includes a clinical interview with Dr. Barnoski and several hours of testing, which are scheduled separately. Our office will provide additional information about what to expect when your appointments are scheduled.

Photo ID, your insurance card, a list of your current medications (or the bottles themselves), your glasses and hearing aids if you use them, your referral or authorization if applicable, and any records or prior evaluations we have asked for.

No. Continue taking your medications as prescribed, unless your prescribing physician or Dr. Barnoski specifically instructs otherwise.

Yes. A family member or caregiver may accompany you and may be asked to contribute history during the interview. Family members are not present in the room during formal testing.

Some parts of the testing may feel challenging, which is expected. The tests are designed to assess different areas of thinking and cognitive functioning. Breaks can be provided as needed, and the testing is not painful or invasive.

Reports are typically completed within one to two weeks after testing is finished, although timing may vary depending on the complexity of the evaluation. At the evaluation, you will be advised that you may call the office after one week if you would like to schedule a follow-up appointment with Dr. Barnoski to review the results and receive a copy of your report.

Yes. You can either review the results with your referring physician, or schedule a feedback appointment with Dr. Barnoski to go through the findings and recommendations. Results are not given out over the phone by staff.

Yes. The referring physician receives a report once it is complete.

Yes, with your written authorization.

We ask for at least 24 business hours' notice when canceling or rescheduling a consultation and at least 48 business hours' notice for an evaluation, since testing appointments reserve a substantial amount of time. Late cancellations may result in a cancellation fee and may affect our ability to reschedule future appointments.

Arriving late may shorten your appointment or require it to be rescheduled, depending on the day's schedule. Please call as soon as you know, with an estimated arrival time, so we can work out whether the appointment can still go ahead.

We maintain a strict no-show policy: an evaluation reserves several hours that cannot be reallocated at short notice. Patients who miss an appointment without notice are generally not rescheduled. If an emergency prevented you attending, tell us and the office will review it.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services.