Dr. Ghacibeh's Fees
OFFICE VISITS
The cost structure for office and telemedicine visits is based on a $500 hourly rate. The main appointment options are listed below. When you schedule an appointment, my staff will inquire about the type of appointment you would like to make and will block my schedule for the maximum time allotted for each appointment type. I understand that sometimes appointments might take longer than expected due to the complexity and unpredictability of medicine in general, and neurology in particular. if, during a visit, we determine that more time is required to address your needs, a second appointment will be schedule to ensure an unrushed and comprehensive approach to every question you might have and to be mindful and respectful of other patients. At the end of every visit, my staff will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance. Depending on your plan, your insurance might reimburse you for the cost of the visit.
Initial Visit
Duration: 90 mn
Fee: $750
This is appropriate for most first time consultations. If you have a small number of medical records to review, you may bring them with you to the visit. However, if you have a large number of medical records and are seeking a new evaluation or a second opinion, please send records in advance. In this case, the visit might be extended to two hours and the fee increased to $1000. Initial visits must be in-person and will only be scheduled via telehealth in rare exceptions.
Follow-up Visit
Duration: 45 mn
Fee: $375
This is for routine return visits typically scheduled once to four times a year depending on the condition, meant for a comprehensive review of the medical condition, test results, response to treatment, and the treatment plan. In some cases, if more frequent and shorter visits are required for a quick check up on the effect of treatment or to review a recent test result, a shorter telehealth appointment might be scheduled with a decreased fee. Follow-up visits may be scheduled either in-person or via telehealth.
Phone Calls. I will do my best to respond to all phone calls the same day. Phone calls are complementary, however, if the duration exceeds 10 minutes, then they will be considered a short visit and will be charged at the prorated hourly rate.
Emails: Emails should not be used as a substitute to a formal consultation, but may be used for quick updates and questions. They are complementary, however, if the response to an email is complicated and requires a prolonged discussion, then an appointment will be scheduled.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations more than 24 hours prior to the appointment will not be charged a fee. Cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment will be charged 50% of the visit fee. No-shows will be charged the full fee of the scheduled visit.
PROCEDURES
Routine EEG: Short routine EEG studies performed at the office, typically 20 mn to 2 hours, provide only limited information.
Fee: $500
Ambulatory Video-EEG: Monitoring performed at home for 24 to 72 hours, provides fairly accurate information but with some limitations.
Fee: We will work with your insurance to ensure coverage. You will only be responsible for your in-network copay.
Inpatient Video-EEG monitoring: Monitoring performed at the hospital which requires a hospital admission. This is the most accurate form of EEG monitoring and is considered the gold standard for epilepsy evaluation.
Fee: We will work with your insurance to ensure coverage. You will only be responsible for your in-network copay.
Computer Based Cognitive Testing: This is an abbreviated version of the more comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation performed at the office. It provides limited information about cognitive function.
Fee: $300
Sleep Studies: All sleep studies, at home and at the sleep lab, will all be scheduled through the Sleep Center at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Fee: We will work with your insurance to ensure coverage. You will only be responsible for your in-network copay.
EMG: I personally do not perform EMG studies, but will refer you to one of my colleagues if the test is needed.