For Referring Providers
Red Pine Neuropsychology provides adult neuropsychological evaluations in Farmington, Utah, with particular focus on:
Memory loss and cognitive decline
Mild cognitive impairment
Dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions
Adult ADHD
Traumatic brain injury
Stroke
Epilepsy
Other neurological or medical conditions affecting cognition
The goal is to provide clear diagnostic formulation, practical recommendations, and reports that are useful to both patients and referring clinicians.
When to consider a neuropsychological referral
A referral may be helpful when your patient presents with:
Progressive memory concerns
Cognitive changes that exceed what would be expected for normal aging
Diagnostic uncertainty regarding mild cognitive impairment or dementia
Attention or executive-function concerns in adulthood
Cognitive symptoms following traumatic brain injury or concussion
Cognitive changes following stroke
Epilepsy or seizure-related cognitive concerns
Unexplained changes in memory, language, processing speed, or executive functioning
Questions regarding cognitive strengths and weaknesses in the context of neurological or medical illness
Neuropsychological evaluation can be particularly useful when the clinical question involves differential diagnosis, functional impact, or treatment planning.
Common referral questions
Examples include:
Are these memory changes consistent with normal aging, MCI, or dementia?
Is the cognitive pattern suggestive of a neurodegenerative disorder?
Is ADHD the best explanation for longstanding executive-function concerns?
What is the cognitive impact of a neurological illness or injury?
Which cognitive domains are impaired, and which remain intact?
Are mood, sleep, medication, or other factors contributing?
What recommendations may help improve daily functioning?
Is additional neurological or medical workup indicated?
What the evaluation may include
Depending on the referral question, evaluation may involve:
Detailed clinical interview
Review of relevant medical or neurological records
Standardized cognitive testing
Assessment of memory, attention, executive functioning, language, processing speed, visual-spatial abilities, and other domains as appropriate
Mood and behavioral screening
Collateral interview with family when clinically useful
Diagnostic formulation
Feedback session
Comprehensive written report
Individualized recommendations
What you can expect
Clear diagnostic formulation
Reports are designed to address the referral question directly and explain how the findings fit with the patient’s history and clinical presentation.
Actionable recommendations
Recommendations are tailored to the patient and may include medical follow-up, treatment considerations, compensatory strategies, workplace or academic recommendations, or safety planning when appropriate.
Readable reports
The goal is to provide reports that are clinically detailed without becoming unnecessarily difficult to use.
Direct communication
When appropriate, Dr. Cline is available to communicate with referring providers regarding findings, recommendations, or follow-up questions.
Areas of focus
Memory and neurodegenerative assessment
Evaluation may help clarify:
Normal aging vs mild cognitive impairment
Mild cognitive impairment vs dementia
Pattern of cognitive decline
Functional impact
Need for additional medical or neurological follow-up
Recommendations for safety and future planning
Adult ADHD
Both focused and comprehensive ADHD evaluations are offered, involving assessment of developmental history, current symptoms, functional impairment, cognitive functioning, and alternative explanations.
Other neurological conditions
Evaluation may also be useful in the context of:
Traumatic brain injury
Stroke
Epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Other neurological or medical conditions affecting cognition
How to refer
You may refer a patient by:
Faxing a referral and relevant records [Fax: (888) 355-0195]
Calling the practice
Sending the patient directly to the website to request an evaluation
Contacting the practice if you are unsure whether neuropsychological testing is appropriate
Include, when available:
Patient’s contact information
Referral question
Relevant medical history
Neurology or psychiatry notes
Medication list
Brain imaging reports
Prior cognitive or psychological evaluations
Laboratory results relevant to the referral question
Self-referrals are also accepted
A physician referral is not required.
Patients may contact Red Pine Neuropsychology directly if they are interested in an evaluation.
This can be especially helpful for adult ADHD evaluations or other situations in which a formal referral is not necessary.
Insurance and payment
Red Pine Neuropsychology is currently a primarily private-pay practice.
The practice is in the process of enrolling with Medicare for qualifying neuropsychological evaluations.
Until Medicare enrollment is complete and an effective date has been confirmed, patients should not assume that services can be billed to Medicare.
Location
Red Pine Neuropsychology is located in Farmington, Utah, and serves adults throughout Davis County and the greater Salt Lake City area.
The practice address is:
775 N 1525 W STE 213
Farmington, UT 84025-4815
Questions about a referral?
If you are unsure whether neuropsychological evaluation is appropriate for a particular patient, you are welcome to contact the practice to discuss the referral question.