-- Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center has expanded its sleep disorder treatment options to include telemedicine consultations and advanced home sleep testing technology. The Thousand Oaks-based facility now provides remote care through the AASM SleepTM platform alongside its WatchPAT ONE home sleep apnea testing devices.
To learn more about telemedicine sleep consultations, go to https://www.sleepmd4u.com
Sleep apnea affects approximately 30 million Americans, with the majority of moderate to severe cases remaining undiagnosed, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. Traditional sleep studies often require overnight stays at medical facilities, creating barriers for patients who struggle with unfamiliar environments or scheduling conflicts.
The center's telemedicine service eliminates travel time and waiting room delays while maintaining HIPAA-compliant security standards. Patients can schedule video consultations, complete sleep questionnaires, and track sleep patterns through integrated digital tools. The platform supports real-time interaction between patients and sleep specialists without requiring in-person visits.
Dr. Ronald Popper, the center's medical director who has provided sleep disorder care since 1984, offers diagnosis and treatment recommendations through the telemedicine platform. The WatchPAT ONE device complements these virtual consultations by enabling accurate home-based sleep apnea testing.
The FDA-cleared WatchPAT ONE uses a three-point contact design with a chest sensor, wrist bracelet, and finger probe. The device monitors seven different channels during sleep and transmits data through a smartphone app to cloud-based analysis systems. Results become available within 24 to 48 hours, unlike traditional testing methods that may take weeks.
The disposable testing device allows patients to conduct sleep studies in their own bedrooms rather than clinical sleep labs. This approach captures more representative sleep patterns while reducing costs associated with overnight facility stays.
The center accepts Medicare, all PPO plans, and entertainment industry insurance, including Motion Picture Health, Writers Guild, Directors Guild, and Screen Actors Guild plans for telemedicine consultations. Most insurance providers cover medically necessary sleep studies when proper pre-authorization is obtained through consultation or physician referral with supporting documentation.
For more information about WatchPAT home sleep testing and telemedicine services, visit https://www.sleepmd4u.com
Contact Info:
Name: Ronald A. Popper, MD, FCCP, FAASM, DABSM
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Organization: Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center
Address: 317 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, United States
Website: https://sleepmd4u.com
Release ID: 89169721