CpapforMedicare.com
A division of Nor-Cal Diagnostics
7600 Hospital Drive, Suite F
Sacramento, CA 95823
Phone: 1-866-742-1238
Fax: 1-916-290-7210

About our Company…our beginnings

Our company was started in 2003 as a 2 bed Sleep Lab. We soon realized that the Sleep Lab was critical in diagnosing Sleep Disorders. We also realized how critical it was to get the patients acclimated to CPAP for their Sleep Disorder. We then opened our Medical Equipment Company to supply and treat those diagnosed with a Sleep Disorder with the equipment of their choice.

My own father had Sleep Apnea

As a young man I would watch my father go out and play golf and come home only to fall asleep on the couch on a Sunday afternoon. We would giggle because he would hold his breath for what seemed like an eternity…and finally jump and gasp for air. Little did we realize at the time that he had the signs of Classic Sleep Apnea. To make a long story short, that sleep disorder that he displayed was followed by a stroke about 6 years prior to him passing away of heart failure. I am convinced that had he been diagnosed and treated with the same type of equipment we dispense today, he may have never had his stroke and may have not died as early as he did. Hopefully, he’s up there helping me, help you pick the right equipment for your needs. Don’t ever give up, just keep trying until you find what works for you, it is worth it!

Owner diagnosed with Sleep Apnea

It was very apparent to me, Steve Yates (owner of CpapforMedicare.com) who was diagnosed about the same time we opened our Sleep Lab, how difficult it could be getting used to this contraption! I had an HMO and I wanted to see what the other half was doing since I was also operating a Sleep Lab and also providing patients with CPAP, BiPAP and Equipment and Supplies. We would give our patients their choice of CPAP, their choice of Mask because we knew it could be difficult for many to get used to wearing this mask with air blowing at you all night! After all, this was about patient care right?

Owner gets equipment from HMO Provider or 1 SIZE FITS ALL?

What I found out that when I went to get my supplies at the HMO approved medical equipment provider, that I had no choice. I was given a very basic device and one of the least expensive masks put out by one of the major sleep equipment manufacturer’s. I sat in a room with about 12 other people (so much for medical privacy, huh?) and basically learned how to turn it on (press the start button) and told good luck! No choice, no discussion about what may be available, no discussion about anything that “I” was concerned with such as the type of device I was getting (did it have any features other than it blew air? NO) or the type of mask I was getting, would it be comfortable for me? I could not even pay more to get an upgraded mask! I was miserable to say the least! I struggled for about 6 months before I had a conversation with one of the representatives from another major manufacturer. He asked me to try their equipment. I said, you know I should try out all the equipment we offer. We offer this equipment to our patients and we should try it out before we dispense it to anyone. My mother did not raise any dummies, after 6 months of struggle with what I had been using the light finally turned on!

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL…A RUDE AWAKENING!

No it does not. I had a rude awakening if you will! Little did I know as owner of this Sleep Lab and Medical Equipment Company that this equipment that I received from my HMO, equipment that should work for the masses if you will, was not working for me! First of all, my level of titration (7) seemed as if I was not getting enough air, so I tried an auto-titrating device and was titrated to a level of about 15 on the first auto-titrating device I tried. I thought my brains were going to be blown out of my head at a level of 15. I tried another auto-titrating device made by another manufacturer (you may call them an auto-set device) and that device was finally the best device I had used to date! It got my pressure right at 10.4cm and once I found my mask of choice, I am now a happy camper! I learned that CPAP could be a VERY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE…with the right equipment!

We are a family owned and operated Medicare approved Medical Equipment Provider Specializing in Sleep Equipment

My wife and 2 grown children work in the business. We know what is important to you and we make every effort to be courteous and knowledgeable about our equipment. We try to treat you very much like we like to be treated when we give someone our business. We realize that without you, the patient, the customer, we would not be in business. It gives us great joy knowing that we provide that little extra that most people simply just do not expect anymore! Hopefully, we exceed your expectations on every level. We hope you tell your friends about us and we would love to hear from you about your experience with CpapforMedicare.com. If you have any suggestions we would love to hear them, so please do not hesitate, I love to hear from the customer, good or bad, so please email me with your comment to: Steve@NorCalTherapy.com