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COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE
JULY 21, 2020
URGENT NOTICE: WE VALUE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR PATIENTS AND FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE GREATER ATHENS COMMUNITY ABOVE ALL ELSE. PLEASE HELP US TO STAY SAFE AND IN OPERATION BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES:
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MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDING APPOINTMENTS.
YOUR TEMPERATURES WILL BE CHECKED WITH A NON-CONTACT THERMOMETER BEFORE ENTERING THE WAITING ROOM. ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A TEMPERATURE OVER 100.4 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN OUR OFFICE.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WASH AND SANITIZE HANDS BEFORE TESTING.
IF YOU HAVE, OR IF ANYONE ATTENDING YOUR APPOINTMENT HAS HAD, ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 OR BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANYONE DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19 IN THE PAST MONTH, YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL TO RESCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
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IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED ANY GATHERING (50+ PEOPLE) AT ANY LOCATION IN THE PAST MONTH, INCLUDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OR AT A CHURCH, SYNAGOGUE, CAMP, PARK, OR POOL, PLEASE NOTIFY OUR OFFICE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT SO THAT WE CAN EXERCISE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS.
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PENALTIES WILL NOT BE INCURRED FOR RESCHEDULING OR CANCELING APPOINTMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.
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FEEDBACK APPOINTMENTS AND STANDALONE INTAKES WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA DOXY.ME - DO NOT VISIT THE OFFICE FOR THESE APPOINTMENTS UNLESS THEY ARE SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DAY AS TESTING.
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING US ALL STAY OPEN, SAFE AND HEALTHY!
DIAGNOSTICS
TREATMENT PLANS
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Athens Concussion & Neuropsychology Center is committed to delivering the highest standard of neuropsychological testing in Northeast Georgia. We work closely with our patients, families, physicians, schools and educators.
We specialize in the evaluation of sport-related concussions, stroke, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, and neurodegenerative disease.
Testing can determine whether the brain has returned to its healthiest metabolic state. Testing can identify other contributing symptoms such as anxiety; predict the course of recovery; and help inform return-to-play decisions.
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Testing might also be used to identify problems related to medical conditions that can affect memory and thinking, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, or kidney disease.
What Will the Results Tell Me and My Physician?
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Results help with precise and accurate diagnoses. Different illnesses result in different patterns of strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, the results are helpful in determining which areas of the brain might be involved and what illness might be operating. For instance, testing can help to differentiate among Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and depression. Your physician will use this information along with the results of other tests, such as brain imaging and blood tests, to determine the most informed diagnosis possible.
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Research shows how scores on specific tests relate to everyday functional skills, such as managing money, driving, or readiness to return to work.
OUR TEAM
Kate Piedmont, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
OUR SERVICES
Concussion Evaluation
Test for concussion and evaluate for other causes of cognitive difficulty, such as learning disabiliies, dyslexia, ADHD, etc. Dr. Piedmont assesses and manages concussions in the context of return to sport, school accommodations, and all of the unexpected changes that occur with this acute but "silent" injury.
Learning Assessments
Our neuropsych testing reports provide diagnoses from a licensed clinical psychologist and detailed recommendations for school support. Dr. Piedmont works with families to provide their children's school administration with necessary documentation to address learning problems at any age.
Differential Diagnosis
Help to determine whether cognitive changes might be due to normal aging, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, depression, stroke or other disease.
Continuity of Care
We are a specialty practice and you may have been referred by your primary care doctor or another specialist, such as your neurologist. Our Center is committed to communicating with all providers regarding results and treatment plans in order to ensure streamlined and efficient continuity of care.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a condition that can occur in various situations and affect people in many different ways. Our assessments are focused on (1) identifying the mechanism(s) of injury; (2) documenting the details of events that lead to such injury; (3) evaluating the nature and extent of brain injury; (4) helping individuals and their families understand how the injury may affect daily functioning; (5) developing targeted treatment plans to maximize efficiency of therapeutic efforts; and (6) determining necessary levels of care and independence.
Comprehensive Feedback
Dr. Piedmont will meet with you to discuss results in depth approximately three weeks after your testing appointment. Family and close friends are encouraged to join to understand your results and treatment plan, as well as assisting you to process results emotionally and make informed decisions.
Contact Us
Office Hours:
Mon – Thurs
10:00AM– 06:00PM
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Temporary Hours (May-June 2020):
Mon - Fri
10:00AM - 6:00PM
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Note: Our facility is currently not handicapped accessible. We can conduct our evaluations in a different location for those who require accommodations.
Billing:
Scheduling:
Our Address
Phone
Telephone: 706-850-9339
Fax: 706-850-2160
Directions
Follow US-129 S and US-441 S to GA-10 E. Take exit 8. Follow Barnett Shoals Rd. and turn right onto Research Dr. and either of the next two rights into Oakview Square office complex.
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PRIVATE INSURANCE
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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Coventry
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Magellan
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TRICARE (Humana Military)
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United HealthCare
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MEDICARE
Please Note: We are NOT in-network with Medicare at this time. If you have Medicare, you will need to pay for services. We will support you with proper documentation, sliding scale fees, and assistance for possible reimbursement. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Self Pay
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Our self pay rate for Neuropsychological Evaluations is $1500.
Concussion Evaluations are $1265