Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment time with the following items:

• Office notes from your previous doctors: neurologist, primary care physician, etc.

• Any relevant radiology reports

• Any relevant test results: Lab, CT, EEG, VEP, EMG/NCV, Echocardiogram, Lumbar Puncture, etc.

• Insurance Cards

• Photo ID

• Patient forms (that we send to you prior to your appointment) filled out by you

We’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that takes into account your unique history and needs. When choosing a treatment, we’ll discuss:

• Effectiveness. How well does the therapy work, both as you begin therapy and over time?

• Side effects. Nearly every medication has some kind of side effect. Review the side effects of each treatment option with your medical provider.

• Lifestyle. Consider how the treatment will fit with your responsibilities (work, travel, family).

• Medication type. Which delivery method works best for you? Options include injection, oral medications and infusions through an IV.

The cost of your visit and treatments can vary depending on several factors including which therapy, your insurance status and insurance provider. Our team at CTNC is committed to lowering costs and improving access for our patients. We work with all virtually all leading commercial insurance providers in the greater Central Texas region, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. We're here to make treatment more affordable and less stressful. Our team takes care of prior authorizations and benefits verification for you, and we'll personally guide you through copay assistance and foundation support programs to help lower your out-of-pocket costs.

Currently, there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but there are several effective treatment options to help manage the disease. Multiple sclerosis treatment options fall into three main categories: disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), treatments for relapses, and symptom management.

Disease-modifying therapies can improve function after an attack, reduce the frequency of new attacks, slow multiple sclerosis progression, and reduce disability accumulation. MS medications are available in several forms:

Infusion Therapies: 

• B-cell depleting therapies: Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab), Briumvi® (ublituximab), Rituxan® (rituximab) 
• Monoclonal antibodies: Tysabri® (natalizumab), Lemtrada® (alemtuzumab) 
• Complement inhibitors: Ultomiris® (ravulizumab) for NMOSD

Oral Medications: 

• Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate) 
• Gilenya® (fingolimod) - Mayzent® (siponimod) 
• Zeposia® (ozanimod) - Aubagio® (teriflunomide) - Mavenclad® (cladribine)

Injectable Therapies: 

• Beta Interferons: Avonex® (interferon beta-1a), Plegridy® (peginterferon beta-1a), Betaseron®/Extavia® (interferon beta-1b), Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) 
• Copaxone®/Glatopa® (glatiramer acetate) - Kesimpta® (ofatumumab)

Our experienced staff is dedicated to helping you access patient assistance programs to ensure you receive the care and treatment you need, making healthcare more affordable and accessible. We’re here to guide you through the process and connect you with the resources that can support your treatment journey.

A neurologist is a board-certified medical doctor (MD) or osteopathic medical doctor (DO) who is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, including diseases of the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles. Neurologists perform neurological examinations of the nerves in the head and neck, muscle strength and movement, balance, ambulation, reflexes, sensation, memory, speech, language, and other cognitive abilities.

They also perform diagnostic tests, including the following:

• CAT (computed axial tomography) scan
• MRI/MRA (magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance angiography)
• Lumbar Puncture (spinal tap)
• EEG (electroencephalography)
• EMG/NCV (electromyography/nerve conduction velocity)
• Sleep Studies (polysomnogram, home sleep testing, Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Certification Test

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You should consider seeing a neurologist if you experience persistent headaches, seizures, memory problems, dizziness, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, tremors, or if your primary care physician refers you for neurological symptoms.

We treat a wide range of neurological conditions including headaches and migraines, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, neuropathy, movement disorders, sleep disorders, and neuromuscular diseases.

You can schedule an appointment by calling our office directly at 512-218-1222. When calling, please have your insurance information, referring physician details (if applicable), and a list of current medications ready.

Please call our office as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. We request at least 48 hours notice to avoid cancellation fees and to allow other patients the opportunity to be seen.

We accept most major insurance plans, but coverage can change frequently. Please call our office with your insurance information, and we'll verify your benefits and let you know about any potential out-of-pocket costs before your appointment.