Sparks Sleep Disorders Center
1001 Towson Avenue
| Sparks Regional Medical Center
Fort Smith,
AR
72901
Phone: (479) 441-5255
Directions
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
At the Sleep Disorders Center, our mission is to help you to get a good night’s sleep and enable you to have a good day.
If you or your physician have recognized symptoms indicating a sleep disorder, a sleep study can help diagnose those symptoms and put you on the road to good health.
Sparks Sleep Disorders Center is an accredited member center of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Services
Sparks Sleep Disorder Center provides care to patients 16 years of age and older. Our services include an initial consultation, post-study consultation to provide results, and follow-up consultation with the patient after treatment. Studies are performed during the day or at night, according to the physician’s treatment plan. Home sleep studies are available through the Sleep Center.
Problems that can be treated at the Sleep Disorders Center:
- Delayed sleep phase
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Snoring and sleep apnea
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Irregular sleep-wake schedules
- Sleepwalking and related symptoms
About Sleep Disorders
There are 94 different sleep disorders, the most common being sleep apnea. According to the Nation Institutes of Health (NIH), at least 40 million Americans each year suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders, and an additional 20 million experience occasional sleep apnea.
A sleep disorder disrupts and disturbs your overall quality of life. It can affect a child, teen, adult, or senior citizen. Many of those who are aware of a sleep disorder never choose to seek the help that they need.
Did you know that:
- Untreated sleep apnea will increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
- Successful treatment of sleep apnea can possibly lower your blood pressure.
- Studies link sleep apnea and diabetes.
- Due to advances in the science of sleep medicine, help can be found for those who suffer from bad sleep. While some of these conditions are very common, most of them are found in only a small portion of people. Take some time to find out more about these disorders and the treatments that are commonly used to combat them. By doing so, you can help yourself and others live a happier and healthier life.
To learn more, visit Your Sleep from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Patient Information
Insurance
We participate with most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.
What to bring with you
You will need to bring the following items for initial consultation:
- Your insurance card
- Photo ID
- List all of your medications including the dose and the times you take them
- List of all your concerns so that you may discuss them with the physician
You will need to bring the following items for sleep studies. Pack as you would for an overnight stay in the hospital or hotel.
- Comfortable night clothes.
- Special blanket or pillow (if desired).
- Nighttime medications, if not already taken at home, but do not take or bring any sleeping medication.
Registration Process
For the initial consultation come to the main entrance at Sparks Regional Medical Center. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to complete your patient registration. You will be asked to sign a “consent to treat” form and our HIPAA form, as required by law, so that you are aware of our privacy policies.
For sleep studies you will report directly to the Sleep Disorders Center at your appointed time. All paperwork will be completed in the Sleep Disorders Center when you arrive for a sleep study.
Payment
Please be prepared to pay your deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance and any other amounts due at the time of your visit. Please remember that your appointment time is valuable. If you are unable to make your appointment please let us know at least 24 hours ahead of time. This will allow our office to provide services to another patient.
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