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Originally Posted by Cloud Nine
Hello all,
I have been using a CPAP machine for one year in October, struggling and not enjoying the tubes and equipment. I believe I am supposed to be checked by a physician at least once a year as required by either the insurance company or by Medicare.
I received extremely poor education on its use…. About 20 to 30 minutes tops.
What I am requesting is advice on a new medical practice who will help me and reeducate in Cpap use.
Currently, I am with Ocala Lung and they keep scheduling me and then canceling appointments. This has happened twice this month.
Any suggestions for a new medical practice?
Thank you
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Turn it on, put your mask on, go to sleep. Nothing complicated.
I believe the requirement for "durable medical equipment" as it applies to CPAP, as your provided gives you the machine and monitors the first 90 days, in which you have to use it, something like 70% of the time. I may be different with Medicare, as I've never been monitored.
The company what provided your CPAP should have all the information you need. I've never heard of any requirement for "on going care" or monitoring. If you have Sleep Apnea, you got it ... it's not going away.
There are a zillion Internet Forums for CPAP users & folks with Sleep Apnea. Tons of good information.
Here are a couple, but there are plenty more.
CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board | CPAPtalk.com
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