Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age range of Dr. Randolph’s clients?
Dr. Randolph meets with clients ages 10+ for evaluations, but will occasionally see younger children. He otherwise evaluates individuals throughout the lifespan, including older adults age 90 and beyond. For treatment, he sees individuals ages 18 and older.
How do I pay for Dr. Randolph’s services?
Neuropsychological evaluations and treatments that are considered medically necessary (see your insurance criteria for medical necessity) are usually covered by insurance, and we participate with various panels. Psychoeducational evaluations done for educational purposes or to diagnose a learning disability are generally not covered by insurance plans. Please contact us to discuss your insurance coverage if you are interested in using Dr. Randolph’s services. Also note that Dr. Randolph can arrange an extended payment plan when services are not covered by insurance. Other forms of payment include cash, check, or credit card.
How long will my evaluation last?
Neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations are considerably longer than typical medical appointments. Depending on the nature of the referral, the evaluation lasts 3-6 hours for most clients. For longer evaluations, Dr. Randolph takes an extended break for lunch mid-day, and offers shorter breaks at other times throughout the day.
How is a psychoeducational evaluation with Dr. Randolph different from one that my school might conduct?
Evaluations conducted in an academic setting can help clarify a student’s academic strengths and weaknesses, but they are usually not designed to comprehensively assess and diagnose brain-based learning, attentional, and other cognitive disorders. Psychometric assessment of attention, executive skills, learning and memory, language, and visuospatial abilities by a formally trained clinical neuropsychologist usually does not occur in the school setting. As a result, Dr. Randolph’s evaluations result in a more thorough picture of an individual’s learning strengths and weaknesses, whether one or more learning or attention disorders are present, and extensive recommendations and academic supports that he can help implement. Further, as an independent evaluator, Dr. Randolph can provide an additional objective perspective on your child's abilities.
How does a Memory Check-Up differ from a neuropsychological evaluation?
Memory Check-Ups are intended for older adults who wish to document their present level of memory functioning to serve as a baseline for future comparison, much as a blood pressure reading during one medical visit is compared to readings at future visits. The Memory Check-Up is appropriate for individuals who may be experiencing mild, age-related changes in memory but do not report significant cognitive problems or difficulties with daily functioning. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is recommended when an individual has experienced more significant changes in their thinking skills and/or when a referring clinician feels that such an evaluation is necessary for treatment planning and diagnosis.
