Eastern Neurology & Neuromuscular Center

Once our office receives your referral, our scheduling team will review the information and contact you to schedule your appointment.

If you have not yet received a call from our office, we may not have received your referral. Please allow adequate time for your provider to send the referral and for our office to process it before contacting us regarding scheduling.

If you have questions about the status of your referral, please contact your referring provider to confirm it has been sent.

All patients require a referral prior to scheduling an appointment, whether you are being seen for a consultation or diagnostic testing. Please have your referring provider send the referral directly to our office by fax at (252) 413-6171.

Some insurance plans require prior authorization before services can be completed. Please discuss any authorization requirements with your provider when requesting a referral to ensure your appointment process is not delayed.

For Consultation Appointments:
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card(s), a current medication list, and any relevant medical records or referral paperwork. Providing these documents in advance or bringing them to your appointment will help ensure a more efficient evaluation.

For EMG/NCS Testing Appointments:
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card(s), and any prior EMG/NCS results, if available. Previous testing results can help provide important information for comparison and evaluation.

Arriving a few minutes early allows time for check-in and helps keep your appointment running smoothly.

If you need to cancel an appointment you must call at least 48 hours in advance to avoid the cancellation fee.

Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies are performed to measure muscle and nerve function. The study includes two parts, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG).

On the day of testing, please avoid lotions or oils on your skin. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring any referral information your physician provided. If you have specific medical concerns before testing, please call the office in advance.

Patients find this test mildly discomforting but it is tolerable. Our providers listen to your concerns and comfort throughout the entire testing process.

We recommend wearing a T-Shirt and pants. You will be asked to remove certain articles of clothing prior to testing.

A full report is faxed to your physician within 24 to 48 hours. You may then follow up with your physician to review your results. You may also access your results via the athenaPatient Portal.

Disclaimer: If you are being referred only for diagnostic testing, Dr. Lopez is not going to be going over your results. Your referring provider will.

Insurance coverage and billing details can vary by plan. Please bring your insurance information to your appointment, and contact the office if you have questions about billing, balances, or accepted payment methods.

You can make a payment through our secure Payment Portal. If you need help with your account, please call the office and our team will be glad to assist you.

We accept the majority of insurance plans. However, we are currently not in network with Managed Medicaid Plans i.e. AmeriHealth, HealthyBlue, or Trillium Tailored Plans. Aetna HMO/CVS Health.

If you are unsure whether your insurance plan is accepted, please contact your insurance provider to confirm that our office is in network.

Yes our office does accept self payment options for you to have testing or treatment done without insurance. All cost must be paid before your appointment can be scheduled.

You can reach Eastern Neurology & Neuromuscular Center by phone at (252) 413-2222 or visit us at 845 A Johns Hopkins Dr, Greenville, NC 27834. For additional office details, please see our Contact page.