Neuropsychological Testing

Neuropsychological Evaluation Services - Neuropsychological testing - RIVIA Medical - psychiatrist NYC - Mental Health Services New York - Psychotherapy near me - Psychotherapy New York City Neuropsychological testings are cognitive tests that measure brain functioning. It can be useful to identify and differentiate any diagnoses that involve cognitive functioning such as dementia, adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual abilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and others.

We sometimes recommend and conduct neuropsychological tests as part of our comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis. These tests can help identify specific problems or help us differentiate between possible diagnoses and inform the treatment plan to be more individualized.

For example, neuropsychological evaluations can measure your:

  • Ability to concentrate
  • Cognitive processing
  • Executive function
  • Memory (immediate & delayed recall)
  • Problem-solving
  • Visual-spatial skills
  • Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
  • Information Processing

What to Expect From a Neuropsychological Evaluation

The first step would be to schedule a consultation with our neuropsychology specialist Dr. Baguer. He will conduct an initial virtual evaluation to see if you're the right candidate and what type of testing would be beneficial.

The testing typically takes a few hours and can be completed in multiple days. It can be done online or in-person depending on the nature of the test. Dr. Baguer will determine the exact breakdown of the tests and timing with you during the consultation. After the testing is complete, Dr. Baguer will meet with you to go over the detailed results.

As for payment, insurance companies only cover neuropsych testing if you meet certain criteria. If you do, we will request authorization from your insurance and give you an estimated quote before proceeding with the testing. Your initial consultation is covered by insurance, and for out of network it’s $300 for 60mins. We are currently offering neuropsychological testing for all patients in the New York tristate area and Florida.

Carlos Baguer, Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Baguer is a licensed clinical psychologist with a decade of experience in the assessment and treatment of mental illness. He completed his undergraduate work at Cornell University and Vassar College and earned a master’s degree in psychology and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The New School for Social Research in New York City. His doctoral thesis on risk attributions of persons at genetic risk for melanoma was completed through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Baguer completed pre-doctoral clinical training at The Brief Psychotherapy Research Program at Mt. Sinai Beth Israel, Bellevue Hospital Center’s Bilingual Treatment Program, and NYU Postdoctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. He completed his internship at NYU School of Medicine-Bellevue Hospital.

Dr. Baguer specializes in the psychotherapeutic treatment of personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders. He has completed additional postdoctoral training in dialectical behavior skills and is currently receiving additional training in neuropsychological testing.

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