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1716 S. Marion Rd. Suite 1 Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 636-8288
Emily Blegen, PsyD, ABN

Neuropsychological Evaluations
Pre-Bariatric Surgery Evaluations
Psychological Testing
With a Board-Certified Neuropsychologist
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Give us a call and we will talk about when you are available and what timeline you are looking for. You can usually expect the report within 1-2 weeks. Results can be discussed at a feedback appointment, or you can have Dr. Emily send the report to you.
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We currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sanford, and Avera insurance. Since clinical evaluations typically cost between $1,000 to $2,500, insurance is a significant savings. We work with you to provide you with an estimate of services. If we are not paneled with your insurance at this time, then we will discuss a payment plan that may work for you, and at the end of the assessment, you are provided a specialized receipt (called a "superbill") that you may send to your insurance for potential reimbursement. In that case, you can choose to contact your insurance ahead of time and ask about "out of network coverage" for the evaluation, how you can submit a claim with a receipt/superbill, and how much you would pay. Dr. Emily's NPI# is 1902203490.
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You will be asked to complete an information packet ahead of time and/or in the clinic, followed by a .5 to 1.5 hour interview, and then testing that usually takes 1.5-5 hours. Testing is a non-invasive process using a variety of written and verbal tasks that are completed while seated at a table. These tests can be paper-and-pencil and/or computerized.
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Payment & Insurance
What to Expect
Neuropsychological Testing
Typically, this testing is looking at memory, attention, language, intellectual function, problem-solving, processing speed, behavior, mood, and other functions. This testing is used to diagnose and manage conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, tumors, stroke, mild cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and others, for adults. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments to guide accurate diagnosis and inform treatment.
Bariatric Pre-Surgery Testing
Folks are often referred to complete a "behavioral health" or "mental health" evaluation before a bariatric surgery. The reasons: (1) this evaluation might be required by your insurance company, your surgical team, or both (2) to increase chances of long-term weight-loss success and reduce risk of negative surgical outcomes. Most of this testing is question-and-answer and filling out forms.
*This evaluation can be done over video in SD, just let Dr. Emily know you are interested.