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Online Sleep Apnea Testing and Treatment from Board Certified Providers
If you or someone you care about is experiencing poor sleep, or you are concerned about possibly having Sleep Apnea, taking an at-home sleep study has never been easier.
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What does Sleep Apnea treatment look like at Circle Medical?
Video meeting: Intake & analysis
Once you select a provider, you will attend a 30-minute intake appointment via the secure Circle Medical app from any convenient location of your choosing, such as your own home. Your provider will assess your symptoms and complete a comprehensive evaluation of your medical history. If appropriate, an At-Home Sleep Study may be recommended to gather detailed sleep data and to screen for sleep apnea.
Cost with insurance
$0-150†
Cash pay$120
Sleep Apnea Screening
- You will be sent a small WESPER sleep monitoring device, including two soft fabric patches and a wrist-mounted monitor to track heart rate, oxygen levels, and airflow during sleep.
- The device pairs with a free app on your phone, guiding you through an easy setup process, including a brief questionnaire to assess potential risk factors for sleep disorders.
- Sleep in the comfort of your own bed for two nights while the device gathers detailed data about your sleep patterns to help uncover issues impacting your ability to get a good night of rest.
- After your sleep study is complete, return the device using the included prepaid envelope.
- Within 2-3 days, your provider will receive a comprehensive analysis of your study results. During your follow-up appointment, they’ll discuss your findings and recommend next steps, which may include CPAP therapy for Sleep Apnea or referral to an in-lab sleep study for more detailed evaluation.
Take control of your sleep health today with an at-home sleep study, and wake up to better nights ahead.
Cost with insurance
$0-250†
Cash pay$250
Treatment Options
Based on the results of your sleep study, and other relevant health factors, your provider will recommend one or or a combination of the following treatment options and paths:
- 1. Behavior Modification
Many mild cases of Sleep Apnea can be treated by losing weight, changes in frequency and intensity in exercise, breath work, reducing alcohol consumption, stopping smoking, and more.
- 2. Sleep apnea treatment
If a patient's Sleep Apnea is significant enough that behavior changes alone are not effective, the typical treatment for Sleep Apnea is the use of a CPAP machine, oral appliance, or other similar device to help regulate a patient's breathing while they sleep.
- 3. Referral
Some conditions require specialist care. Based on the results of your testing, your provider may recommend ongoing care with a sleep specialist and can complete a referral request if appropriate.
Once you have chosen and started a treatment plan, your provider will schedule frequent follow ups to confirm that your treatment is working effectively.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Quick Answers
Provider Information
- All providers are board-certified
- All providers are able to prescribe at-home sleep studies when appropriate
Pharmacy Questions
- Circle Medical is a fully-licensed medical practice
- We recommend going to a pharmacy where you are already an established patient, if possible
- The decision to fill prescriptions is often up to the discretion of the individual pharmacist
Recommended Pharmacies
- Bartell Drugs
- Costco
- Duane Reade
- Fred Meyer
- Giant Eagle
- HEB
- OptumRX
- QFC
- Rite Aid
- Walgreens
- Walmart
Appointment Details and Costs
- 1st appointment: 30 mins, includes Sleep Assessment
- If medically appropriate, you provider may prescribe an at-home sleep study powered by the WESPER device
- The device will typically arrive within 7-10 business days
- You will complete a consecutive 2-night sleep study from the comfort of your home
- All data will be automatically sent to your provider
- You will then return the WESPER device within 30 days of receiving the device using an included, pre-paid envelope
- You will follow-up with your provider to review the results
- We are not able to see or treat patients under the age of 18
Costs:
- Costs may vary widely based on your particular insurance plan
- In 2022, more than 75% of Circle Medical patients with insurance paid $35 or less per Sleep appointment
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Cash pay costs (without insurance):
- 1st appointment: $120
- At-Home Sleep Study: $250
- Follow-up appointments: $120 ea
- Circle Medical does not determine the price of any prescribed treatments, if determined to be clinically appropriate, and those may vary widely depending on your insurance plan and choice of pharmacy
Locations
We are currently available for telemedicine appointments in 32 states, with limited in-person clinic availability for our established ADHD patients at shared clinic locations in these states:
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- DC
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IA
- KY
- MA
- MD
- ME
- MI
- MN
- NC
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OK
- OR
- PA
- SC
- TN
- TX
- UT
- VT
- VA
- WA
- WI
Our full-service flagship clinics are in:
- Beverly Hills, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- New York, NY
More opening soon!
How to contact us
The fastest and easiest way to get in touch with our care team or your provider is through our in-app chat.
Our secure app-based chat is 100% HIPAA-compliant, which is required for us to be able to discuss patient-related health issues.
Insurance
- Many PPO insurance plans accepted
- We are NOT able to see patients on Medicaid or MediCal
- You will verify your insurance as part of booking your appointment
- We are not able to treat patients under the age of 18
Costs with insurance vary by plan. We will provide an estimate based on your plan verification results.
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Who gets Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea is very common, and affects nearly 1 billion people across the world each year. In the US, 25-30% of men, and 9-17% of women are estimated to have obstructive Sleep Apnea. While men are more likely to be affected than women, it can be much more common during and after pregnancy, and as we age. Other significant factors that contribute to Sleep Apnea include:
- Family history
- Obesity
- Alcohol use
- Smoking
What are the symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs when your upper airway becomes blocked during sleep. Typical symptoms include being tired during the day (despite adequate hours of rest), trouble staying asleep at night, headaches or dry mouth in the morning, and excessive or loud snoring that includes moments of gasping for air (these are usually observed by sleeping partners).
It is important to note that not all of these symptoms may present in a person who is experiencing Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea often affects people who are not obese, for example. Additionally, up to 20% of patients who have Sleep Apnea do NOT snore. (Snoring in and of itself is not always associated with Sleep Apnea.)
Why is it important to diagnose and treat?
Left undiagnosed or untreated, Sleep Apnea can cause health complications for you or your loved one. Not only does it disrupt the quality of sleep for you or your sleep partner, untreated it could lead to other significant issues, including:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Cardiomyopathy (enlargement of the muscle tissue of the heart)
- Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
- Type-II diabetes
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Stroke
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Sleep Study Features
Circle At-Home Sleep Study
(depending on insurance and location)
Typical In-Clinic Sleep Study
(National average cost was $3,075 in 2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sleep Apnea Care
If I think I have Sleep Apnea, can I sign up for a Sleep Study on my own?
If I know I have Sleep Apnea, can I just purchase a CPAP device?
How do I return the device after my Sleep Study is completed?
Is the device uncomfortable or hard to use?
Do I have to pick up, or drop off, my device at a Circle Medical location?
Who reviews my sleep study results?
What are the benefits of an at home sleep study vs a regular sleep study at a clinic?
General
Do new patients need to prepare anything for their first appointment at Circle Medical?
How to Prepare for Your First Appointment
Where are Circle Medical's clinics located? Where can I get care?
To see what states are currently available, please start booking an appointment and the available states will show as options for you to select.
Do I need to book my appointment with a doctor (MD or DO), or can I book my appointment with any provider (PA-C, NP, etc)?
What is the total cost of treatment?
Insured
We contract with many PPO insurance plans. If you are a California Bay Area resident, we also work with a small number of HMO plans.
To verify if we work with your insurance, simply start booking an appointment online. You will be prompted to enter your insurance details and will receive eligibility results instantly as well as an estimate of your appointment cost prior to confirming your appointment.
Some PPO plans that we currently work with are:
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, and United Healthcare.
Our insured patients pay an average of $5-$50 per appointment.
Plans that we cannot work with are:
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide care for patients who have Medi-Cal or Medicaid insurance. This is because we are not licensed Medi-Cal or Medicaid providers, so we are not able to provide care, even if these patients choose to pay cash instead of use their insurance. If you have Medi-Cal or Medicaid, please do not book an appointment with us, as we will be unable to provide care even if you do not enter your insurance information.
Insured
We also offer a self-pay option at a flat rate of $120 per appointment.
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What are the types of sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your breathing stops and starts throughout the night. It can be classified into three different types, including:
Obstructive
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. It happens when the muscles in your throat relax during sleep This causes blockage in your airways. This can lead to sleep interruptions and awakenings throughout the night that impact your overall sleep quality. You may not even be aware of these awakenings.
Central
Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) happens when your brain fails to signal breathing muscles. This leads to periods during the night where breathing stops and starts.
Positional
Positional sleep apnea occurs when a person's breathing difficulties during sleep worsens when they are in certain positions, such as lying on their back (supine position), and may improve when they sleep in other positions, such as on their side (lateral position).
How to get an evaluation online
In previous years, you would have to go to an in-person sleep clinic to diagnose sleep apnea. You would sleep overnight at the clinic for a sleep study. This allowed a sleep specialist to monitor your sleep patterns and diagnose your sleep disorder. Fortunately, technology has advanced to allow us to conduct sleep studies at home when appropriate. After connecting with an online healthcare provider like Circle Medical, you can get an at-home sleep study sent to your house, if medically appropriate. You'll receive a simple device that monitors your sleep. This data is sent to a third party board-certified sleep specialist for evaluation and a detailed report is sent to your Circle Medical provider. If diagnosed with sleep apnea, your healthcare provider can determine an appropriate treatment plan.
Is sleep apnea genetic or hereditary?
Sleep apnea can be caused by a variety of factors, and evidence suggests that there may also be a genetic or hereditary link. If you have sleep apnea in your family history, your risk for developing the condition may be higher. However, environmental and lifestyle factors also are attributed to sleep apnea. Obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking can all increase the risk of sleep apnea.
Can you have sleep apnea without snoring?
Snoring is one of the primary symptoms associated with sleep apnea. However, it's not a guaranteed telltale sign. Some people may snore and not have sleep apnea. Likewise, some people with sleep apnea may not have snoring as a symptom. Sleep apnea is characterized by breathing interruptions during sleep, which may simply cause someone to wake frequently or have trouble sleeping. For instance, if someone always wakes up feeling tired or fatigued, but they don't snore, it's possible they may have sleep apnea.