Neurology
Expert diagnosis and treatment of brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders with transparent cash-pay pricing
Neurology is the specialty focused on expert diagnosis and treatment of brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders with transparent cash-pay pricing. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $115 to $3,500 across 26 common visit types. Neurological conditions affect over 1 in 6 people worldwide, yet average wait times to see a neurologist exceed 4-6 weeks through traditional insurance channels. OpenDoc connects patients directly to board-certified neurologists and fellowship-trained subspecialists across 6 subspecialties at transparent cash-pay rates starting at $175, with most initial evaluations completed within 60 minutes and results reviewed the same day.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Neurology Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Neurology is one of the hardest specialties to access through insurance due to lengthy referral chains and prior authorization requirements for imaging and testing. Cash-pay patients skip these delays entirely, often receiving an evaluation, diagnostic testing, and a treatment plan in a single streamlined visit at a known upfront cost.
Subspecialties
Choose the right path inside Neurology
Each card represents a distinct focused path inside the specialty. This is the big shift from the old browse page: the user gets routing context before they ever hit a provider profile.
Behavioral Neurology & Cognitive Disorders
Fellowship-trained specialists in the diagnosis and management of cognitive and behavioral conditions arising from brain dysfunction. This subspecialty focuses on dementia syndromes, post-concussion cognitive changes, and neurodegenerative diseases affecting memory, language, and executive function.
Epilepsy
Epileptologists specialize in the diagnosis, classification, and management of seizure disorders using advanced EEG monitoring and pharmacologic strategies. They manage drug-resistant epilepsy and evaluate candidates for surgical intervention.
Movement Disorders
Movement disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions involving abnormal voluntary or involuntary movements. They are experts in Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and Huntington's disease, often utilizing Botox injections and deep brain stimulation programming.
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmologists evaluate and treat visual disturbances caused by neurological conditions rather than primary eye disease. They manage optic neuritis, papilledema, double vision from cranial nerve palsies, and visual field deficits from strokes or tumors.
Neuromuscular Medicine
Neuromuscular specialists diagnose and manage disorders of peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, and muscles. They perform EMG and nerve conduction studies and manage conditions like myasthenia gravis, ALS, muscular dystrophies, and complex neuropathies.
Vascular Neurology
Vascular neurologists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cerebrovascular diseases including stroke, TIA, and cerebral aneurysms. They lead stroke risk reduction strategies and manage long-term post-stroke recovery plans.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Neurology
Chronic migraines and headache disorders
Seizures and epilepsy
Tremor, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis
Peripheral neuropathy and nerve pain
Memory loss, dementia, and cognitive decline
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders
Stroke symptoms and TIA
Sleep disorders including narcolepsy
Carpal tunnel and nerve entrapment syndromes
Common care paths
How Neurology is organized on OpenDoc
New patient neurological evaluation
New patient neurological evaluation is a common neurology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Follow-up neurological visit
Follow-up neurological visit is a common neurology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Routine EEG
Routine EEG is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
Ambulatory EEG (24-72 hour)
Ambulatory EEG (24-72 hour) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
EMG and nerve conduction study (single extremity)
EMG and nerve conduction study (single extremity) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
EMG and nerve conduction study (comprehensive)
EMG and nerve conduction study (comprehensive) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
Routing guide
How the subspecialties differ
| Care path | Choose this route when… | Why OpenDoc separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Neurology & Cognitive Disorders | Progressive memory loss or confusion | Trained in comprehensive cognitive testing and dementia differential diagnosis |
| Epilepsy | Recurrent seizures or blackout spells | Expertise in seizure classification, EEG interpretation, and advanced antiepileptic management |
| Movement Disorders | Hand tremor or difficulty walking | Specialized in distinguishing Parkinson's from essential tremor and other movement conditions |
| Neuro-Ophthalmology | Sudden vision loss or double vision with headache | Evaluates whether visual symptoms originate from the brain, optic nerve, or cranial nerves |
| Neuromuscular Medicine | Weakness, numbness, or tingling in arms and legs | Performs EMG/NCS testing and manages nerve and muscle diseases |
| Vascular Neurology | Sudden facial droop, speech difficulty, or one-sided weakness | Stroke prevention and post-stroke risk management specialist |
| Movement Disorders | Chronic migraines not responding to medication | Many movement disorder specialists also administer Botox for chronic migraine as part of their injection expertise |
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient neurological evaluation New patient neurological evaluation is a common neurology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 60 min | $250 – $450 |
| Follow-up neurological visit Follow-up neurological visit is a common neurology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $150 – $275 |
| Routine EEG Routine EEG is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 45 min | $250 – $500 |
| Ambulatory EEG (24-72 hour) Ambulatory EEG (24-72 hour) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | Setup: 60 min | $800 – $1,800 |
| EMG and nerve conduction study (single extremity) EMG and nerve conduction study (single extremity) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 45 min | $350 – $700 |
| EMG and nerve conduction study (comprehensive) EMG and nerve conduction study (comprehensive) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 75 min | $600 – $1,200 |
| MRI brain without contrast MRI brain without contrast is a common neurology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 30 min | $350 – $800 |
| MRI brain with and without contrast MRI brain with and without contrast is a common neurology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 45 min | $500 – $1,200 |
| Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a procedure-oriented neurology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $400 – $900 |
| Botox injection for chronic migraine Botox injection for chronic migraine is a procedure-oriented neurology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $450 – $1,200 |
| Cognitive testing (neuropsychological screening) Cognitive testing (neuropsychological screening) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 60 min | $300 – $600 |
| Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 4-6 hours | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Visual evoked potential (VEP) Visual evoked potential (VEP) is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 30 min | $200 – $400 |
| Autonomic reflex testing Autonomic reflex testing is a diagnostic neurology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 60 min | $300 – $600 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Start here
General Neurology Evaluation
Start with a general neurology evaluation if you want the provider to confirm the right care path before you move deeper into the specialty.
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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