Sleep Studies

Sleep studies are one of the most common and effective ways to diagnose sleep disorders. At Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, we specialize in providing a variety of sleep studies. We invite you to read though our blog articles so you can learn more about the types of sleep studies we offer, how you can prepare for an upcoming sleep study, and what you can expect after your sleep study has been completed.

[Announcement] We’re Opening New Sleep Centers in West Los Angeles and Los Alamitos.

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

https://twitter.com/SleepDrCEO/status/744021602782875648/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Due to increasing education and awareness of sleep apnea and it’s consequences, we’ve seen an increase in referrals for sleep studies this past year. While some patients are qualifying for home sleep apnea testing (HST), many patients still require an overnight stay in a sleep center. As a result, we are opening two new … Read More »

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Medicare Coverage for Sleep Studies

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

Are you enrolled in Medicare or have patients who are? Learn about Medicare Part B coverage for sleep studies (Part B covers certain doctor’s services, out patient care, medical supplies and preventative services).

Insurance Coverage Types of Sleep Studies For Doctor's Offices

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Sleeping Outside and Camping with CPAP

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

For me, camping is all about sleeping outside- both the challenges and the rewards. It has taken our family years of trial and error to find exactly the right sleeping arrangements (10 person tent for the 5 of us, queen-sized self-inflating air mattress, flannel sheets, heavy down comforter and kids on their own cots). Camping is … Read More »

CPAP Therapy Learn About Sleep CPAP After Your Sleep Study Traveling with CPAP

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What do AHI, RERA, Arousal and RDI mean?

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What do these terms mean in a sleep study report? Which one is used by insurances to determine approval for CPAP therapy? Learn about the different type of respiratory events, how they are scored and what they mean for treatment options and insurance coverage of CPAP therapy.

After Your Sleep Study For Doctor's Offices

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Which Doctor Should I Talk to About My Sleep Problems?

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

In a perfect world, you would visit your primary care doctor once a year and spend a solid hour talking about your current health. She’d ask how your family is doing, your marriage, are you getting regular exercise? Are you eating well and how are you feeling about your job? You might have a list … Read More »

Before Your Sleep Study Sleep Disorders For Doctor's Offices

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How Much Will a Sleep Study Cost Me?

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

Has your doctor ordered a test, medication or specialist visit but can’t tell you what it’s going to cost? Have you ever been surprised by a huge medical bill when you thought you were covered? Have you ever postponed a procedure because you weren’t sure what it would cost you? Have you ever been confused … Read More »

Sleep Studies Before Your Sleep Study Insurance Coverage

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What is the Test for Narcolepsy?

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

Do you know that it is a serious medical condition? Narcolepsy affects an estimated 1 in 3,000 Americans. And living with the disease is very challenging. You may have heard of narcolepsy before or recall a movie character hysterically falling asleep while walking. Our favorite TV dad, Homer Simpson, was diagnosed with narcolepsy in the premiere … Read More »

Narcolepsy Sleep Studies Sleep Disorders Types of Sleep Studies

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How to Prepare Your Child for His Sleep Study.

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

25-30 percent of children suffer from some form of sleep disturbance such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, bed wetting or night terrors. 2-3 percent of children have sleep apnea. While many childhood sleep issues are not cause for concern, a disturbance that reduces your child’s quality or quantity of sleep on a regular basis can lead to more … Read More »

Sleep Disorders Sleep Studies Before Your Sleep Study Children and Sleep Disorders

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Can I take a sleep aid (or sleeping pill) before my sleep study?

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

Are you nervous about your upcoming sleep study appointment or worried that you won’t be able to sleep with all of those wires or in unfamiliar surroundings? We will make you as comfortable as possible; still, some patients ask us: is it OK to take a sleeping aid or sleeping pill before my sleep study?  … Read More »

Before Your Sleep Study For Doctor's Offices

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We answer ALL your Sleep Study Related Questions

Posted by Julia Rodriguez

If you’re reading this blog, odds are, you’re looking for more information about sleep and sleep disorders. That’s good news for you, because the goal of this blog post is to give you an answer to ALL of your questions relating to sleep apnea, sleep studies, and the treatment that you can get afterwards.  (Seriously, … Read More »

CPAP Therapy Types of Sleep Studies CPAP Supplies

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