Home Sleep Testing for Sleep Apnea
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center offers home sleep testing for eligible adults being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.
A home sleep test uses a portable device to collect sleep-related breathing information while you sleep at home.
Who Should Ask About Home Sleep Testing?
Talk with your doctor or healthcare provider if you:
- Snore loudly
- Wake up tired
- Feel sleepy during the day
- Gasp for air during sleep
- Have morning headaches
- Have been told your breathing stops and starts while you sleep
How to Get Started
Home sleep testing requires a provider order. Ask your doctor or healthcare provider if home sleep testing may be right for you.
Need a healthcare provider? Call Central Scheduling at 201-225-7130 to schedule an appointment with a Bergen New Bridge primary care physician. Your provider can review your symptoms and decide whether home sleep testing is appropriate.
For Referring Physicians and Clinicians
Bergen New Bridge offers home sleep testing for eligible adult patients being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.
To refer a patient or ask program questions, contact Madeline Bermudez at 201-967-4000, ext. 54166, or MBermudez@newbridgehealth.org.
Please include the provider order, suspected obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis or reason for testing, patient demographics, insurance information, clinical notes and best patient contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home sleep test?
A home sleep test uses a portable device to collect sleep-related breathing information while you sleep at home. It may be used for eligible adults being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea.
Can I schedule a home sleep test myself?
No. Patients cannot self-refer for home sleep testing. A provider order is required. Talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your symptoms and ask whether home sleep testing is right for you.
What should I do if I need a provider?
Call Central Scheduling at 201-225-7130 to schedule an appointment with a Bergen New Bridge primary care physician.
What symptoms should I discuss with my provider?
Tell your provider if you snore loudly, wake up tired, feel sleepy during the day, gasp for air during sleep, have morning headaches, or have been told your breathing stops and starts while you sleep.
Who is eligible for home sleep testing?
Home sleep testing may be appropriate for some adults being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea. Your provider will decide whether it is right for you.
