(401) 714-0222
​DR. MASON GASPER
FAQs
Commonly Asked Questions
What do I need to bring to my first appointment?
You should bring a photo ID, your current insurance membership card, a referral, or authorization number (if required for the visit), a current listing of medications, any current or relevant film/scans and their interpretation reports, as well as relevant prior medical/surgical records, if available. If the chief complaint involves cognitive or memory issues, we advise you to be accompanied by a family member or caregiver who can assist the physician with background information on your condition. You should plan on arriving 15 minutes ahead of the time. You will be asked to complete paperwork to include a medical history form (including a complete list of your medicines), certain financial forms, and HIPAA paperwork. Insurance rules for payment require the completion of these forms.
What's going to happen during the initial appointment and how long is the appointment going to take?
A consultation visits with the neurologist (if no additional testing is involved) should last 30-60 minutes, on average. This depends on your chief medical complaint, as well as the complexity of your medical history and other factors. The actual length of the visit will vary patient by patient. The neurologist will review your chief complaint, past medical history, family and social history, current listing of medications and allergies. He/she will give you a physical exam, including a specific neurological exam. At the conclusion of the visit, the physician may request certain lab or other diagnostic tests to identify or rule out certain diagnoses. Initial prescriptions or sample medications may be provided. A follow up visit may be scheduled to review lab and/or test results with you.
What insurance plans do you take?
We accept most major plans in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut area, BUT you should verify with your personal insurance plan and with our office.
What will I have to pay at my first appointment? What form of payment do you accept?
We collect all co-pays and outstanding deductibles at the time of service. We accept cash, checks (no second party checks) and credit cards.
With which hospitals are Dr. Gasper affiliated?
He is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Kent Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center.
What languages, other than English, are spoken within your practice?
We have access to interpreter services if needed. Please notify office staff if you do not speak English.
How do I obtain prescription refills?
Your pharmacy may request refills from our office. If there is an issue with a refill, please notify us.
What information do I need to make my appointment?
You should have in hand your referral (if your insurance requires one) and a complete description of exactly what service you need, i.e., consultation versus testing. You will be asked the chief complaint or the reason for the visit as well as the name of your referring physician and your insurance information. You will need to provide us demographic information, such as name, address, social security number and a daytime phone number where we can call you (or a caregiver) during the daytime. If your treatment is related to an automobile accident, you will need to provide the name and address of the PIP carrier, the claim number, the date of accident, and the claims adjuster's name and phone number.
What if I have to cancel my appointment?
We have a late cancellation/missed appointment policy. If you must cancel or re-schedule an appointment, you should call our main number (401-714-0222) during regular business hours. We ask that you give us a minimum of 24 hours or one business day notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. We have a no-show fee, which is not covered by insurance.
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