Experience with Dr. Mann
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:30 pm
I saw Dr. Mann for the PNMLT in early 2012 and just want to post briefly on the experience because I see there are no postings on him.
I had surgery March 2012, and prior to that I needed the PNMLT to objectively prove PN for my insurance battle. That is all I wanted - a piece of paper with the results of the PNMLT. I live in Southern Nevada and there are a couple of closer providers of the PNMLT in Southern California; but one did not take insurance, the other would not accept my Neurologist's order for the test and wanted to put me on a waiting list to become his patient. Dr. Hibner's practice is closer to me too; but when I called there, I was told that they don't offer the test because Dr. Hibner does not consider it a reliable diagnostic tool (??) - That's what I was told on the phone anyway.
Dr. Mann is the perfect guy if you just want the PNMLT, period. He is in a pain clinic and is not a PN specialist (although for Sacramento locals, I am sure his pain clinic is as good as any for the basics). His staff explained to me that he offers the PNMLT so that people who suspect pudendal problems can fit in another piece of the puzzle. He is fine with administering the test with an outside referral, no prior visit needed. You go in, get the test, he types in the report right there and you leave with a copy of it. He and his staff are very personable.
Dr. Mann was exactly who I needed to just get the test done quickly without a lot of hassle. His office gave me the codes over the phone so that I could make an inquiry with my insurance company; and the test turned out to be fully covered with no prior authorization needed, because it's billed like any other neuroconductive study. For the uninsured, it's $500 cash. They tend to have appointments available for booking within a week or two, no waiting list.
If you are having problems accessing the PNMLT without jumping through a lot of hoops, Dr. Mann is ideal.
I had surgery March 2012, and prior to that I needed the PNMLT to objectively prove PN for my insurance battle. That is all I wanted - a piece of paper with the results of the PNMLT. I live in Southern Nevada and there are a couple of closer providers of the PNMLT in Southern California; but one did not take insurance, the other would not accept my Neurologist's order for the test and wanted to put me on a waiting list to become his patient. Dr. Hibner's practice is closer to me too; but when I called there, I was told that they don't offer the test because Dr. Hibner does not consider it a reliable diagnostic tool (??) - That's what I was told on the phone anyway.
Dr. Mann is the perfect guy if you just want the PNMLT, period. He is in a pain clinic and is not a PN specialist (although for Sacramento locals, I am sure his pain clinic is as good as any for the basics). His staff explained to me that he offers the PNMLT so that people who suspect pudendal problems can fit in another piece of the puzzle. He is fine with administering the test with an outside referral, no prior visit needed. You go in, get the test, he types in the report right there and you leave with a copy of it. He and his staff are very personable.
Dr. Mann was exactly who I needed to just get the test done quickly without a lot of hassle. His office gave me the codes over the phone so that I could make an inquiry with my insurance company; and the test turned out to be fully covered with no prior authorization needed, because it's billed like any other neuroconductive study. For the uninsured, it's $500 cash. They tend to have appointments available for booking within a week or two, no waiting list.
If you are having problems accessing the PNMLT without jumping through a lot of hoops, Dr. Mann is ideal.