Compare 17 sleep medicine specialists in Merkel, TX. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
The first visit includes a detailed sleep history: bedtime routines, sleep quality, daytime symptoms, snoring, medications, and caffeine or alcohol use. The doctor may order an overnight sleep study (polysomnography) at a sleep lab or a home sleep test for suspected sleep apnea. Sleep studies monitor brain waves, breathing, oxygen levels, and movement during sleep. Results guide treatment, which may include CPAP therapy, oral appliances, medication, or behavioral therapy for insomnia.
See a sleep medicine specialist if you snore loudly and feel unrested despite sleeping enough hours, if a bed partner has witnessed you stop breathing during sleep, if you have persistent insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep for three or more nights per week for three months), if you experience excessive daytime sleepiness, if you have restless legs that prevent sleep, or if your PCP suspects a sleep disorder.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · In-lab sleep study: $1,000-5,000 · Home sleep test: $200-600 · CPAP machine: $500-2,000 (often covered by insurance)
Sleep medicine visits and in-lab sleep studies are covered by most insurance plans with prior authorization. Home sleep tests are also covered and often preferred by insurers for suspected sleep apnea. CPAP machines and supplies are covered under durable medical equipment benefits, often with a rental-to-own arrangement. Oral appliances for sleep apnea may be covered by medical or dental insurance depending on your plan.