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If you're struggling with sleep disorders like insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea, we can help. Treating sleep disorders is no different than treating any other medical problem. After a thorough consultation, patients who have clear indications for diagnostic sleep studies will be referred for an at-home sleep study, followed by a personalized treatment plan. Recommendations may include medications prescribed by your physician, or non-drug approaches by a sleep psychologist. We strive to help you understand the nature and treatment of your sleep disorder, and partner closely with your primary care physician to provide a comprehensive ongoing treatment plan. 

Our Sleep Center Lab is part of an elite group of facilities that are nationally accredited with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  Highly trained board-certified sleep specialists conduct at-home sleep studies upon physician referral. A referral may be submitted by your primary care provider, or by our sleep medicine clinician after an initial in-clinic consult. We are currently not conducting overnight sleep studies at this time.

Sleep services include clinical evaluation of all adult sleep disorders, including:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Central sleep apnea complicating congestive heart failure
  • Insomnia
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Movement disorders of sleep
  • Narcolepsy
  • Circadian rhythm disorders
  • Shiftwork disorders

We also evaluate adolescent sleep disorders, including:

  • Evaluation of snoring and pediatric sleep apnea
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Sleep schedule disorders in children and adolescents
  • Childhood Insomnia
  • Parasomnias: Sleepwalking, Night Terrors, Confusional Arousals, etc.

 

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Contracted Insurance Companies, PPO & HMO with Copays or Deductibles

Palouse Sleep Medicine is a preferred provider for the following companies:

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • Asuris
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Wash.
  • Coordinated Care/Cenpatico
  • First Choice Health Ntwk (FCHN)
  • GEHA (Aetna)
  • Group Health/Kaiser
  • Health Net Federal Svcs (HNFS)
  • ID Medicaid/Optum Idaho
  • L&I/Crime Victims
  • Medicare WA
  • Molina Washington
  • Premera
  • Regence of ID
  • RR Medicare
  • TriWest VAPC3
  • United Healthcare (UHC Optum)
  • WA Medicaid - Providerone

 

Non-Contracted or Other Insurance Carriers

We are willing to bill any insurance for you. However, we are not contracted with all insurance companies. This means that you may be fully or partially responsible for your bill.

Co-pays or co-insurance payments are expected at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept payment through cash or card.

If you have questions regarding your bill, please contact our Patient Financial Services, and they will be happy to help you.

 

Patients Without Insurance Coverage

Providing health care to those who cannot afford to pay is part of our mission and state law requires hospitals to provide free and discounted care to eligible patients. You may qualify for free or discounted care based on family size and income, even if you have health insurance. Please visit our Patient Financial Services page to learn more.

 

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795 SE Bishop Blvd
Pullman, WA 99163
Phone: (509) 332-1163
Fax: (509) 332-6579

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Saturdays & Sundays

 

We ask that you give us three business days to process your prescription refill request.  In order to expedite your request, please contact your pharmacy to have them fax us a request. 

If you are in need of a hardcopy prescription, please call our office at (509) 338-6000. We can then notify you when this is ready for pick-up or we can mail it directly to your pharmacy.

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New Patient Information

You are welcome to call 509-338-6000 to request an appointment. Depending on your health insurance, you may need a referral from your primary care provider before you're able to schedule an appointment. 

What to Bring

  • Please bring any written records of your medical history you may have.
  • Bring your immunization records.
  • Bring any medications you are currently using.
  • Bring your insurance card. Insurance co-payments are expected at time of service. If you have no insurance, please contact our Patient Financial Services team at (509) 332-1163 for billing assistance.

 

Our Provider

Usha Nandhini-1

Philosophy of Care:

Core values of my medical practice include individualized, patient-focused care integrating physical and emotional well-being with compassion, empathy, and respect. I believe in forging genuine and unique relationships with patients, their families to gain an in-depth understanding of the complexity of their ailments with dignity and sensitivity to make informed health care decisions while valuing their core beliefs. I trust that open communication and effective listening to the patient's needs and desires are paramount in providing quality care. I wholeheartedly believe in making each patient feel important in my clinic and leaving a positive impact on their lives.

Personal Interests:

I would call myself a food enthusiast, as I love exploring food experiences including, trying new restaurants, diversifying my taste buds with different ethnic food. I have an innate curiosity to know about food origins and history. I would love to travel more in the future - Italy is on top of the list. I appreciate different cultures and experiences, and traveling is a way to feed that desire for me. I watch plenty of travel and food shows - favorites would include "Parts Unknown by Anthony Bourdain, Somebody feed Phil, Rick Stein's Journey to the Mediterranean and Greek islands."
I also love to read books, mostly non-fiction nowadays, on mindfulness and Buddism. Fiction books that interest me are mostly thrillers, murder mysteries, and suspense novels.
When I am not feeding my stomach or soul, I like to hike, walk and hit the gym for a spin class.

Why did you decide to pursue Sleep Medicine?

An innumerable amount of people in this world suffer from sleep disorders, affecting their health, relationships, longevity, and daily functioning.

A negative sleep pattern arose during my internal medicine residency when I fueled my tired body with caffeine and quick naps. Compounded with the jet lag I experienced due to frequent travel, I became fascinated by my sleep cycles and the complexities of sleep disorders and was drawn to study them further. My own experience made me realize that quality sleep plays an essential role in the human body’s optimal functioning, and depriving the body of rest impacts one’s emotional and physical wellbeing.

I sincerely believe that good health begins largely with good sleep. I am passionate about educating individuals on the importance of quality sleep as a prerequisite for a healthy life and eager to treat sleep disorders to help them achieve their optimal health.

Additional Information: 

Medical school - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal India
Internal Medicine Residency - St Vincent's hospital, Worcester, MA
Sleep Medicine fellowship - Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods (MSCRM): Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Committee: Transfusion committee- Internal medicine residency -St Vincent Hospital

Member: American Academy of Sleep Medicine

 

Location | Contact Us

Palouse Sleep Medicine
  • 825 SE Bishop Blvd., Ste. 201 Pullman, WA 99163
  • Phone: (509) 338-6000  Fax: (509) 715-2127
  • Referrals fax: (509) 715-2132
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Dr. Usha Nandhini is a dedicated, patient-focused doctor. Her attention to your wellbeing definitely makes you feel comfortable and in good hands at all times.
Lisa Ormond

Dr. Usha Nandhini at Palouse Sleep Medicine is great! She helped me identify what sleep issues I was having - sleep apnea. Right now all CPAPs are on back order and Dr. Nandhini has been great with giving me information to hold me over until I can get my machine. Thank you to the whole Palouse Sleep Medicine team!

Morgan Jernigan

Dr. Nandhini was great at educating me, communicating and follow up.

Connie Powell

I appreciate Dr. Nandhini's knowledge in this field as well as her patience in working through the various options available. If one approach is not effective, she will work with you through the other options. She will be on your side advocating for you and giving wise advice and counsel. In addition, all of the support staff, both medical and clerical, are caring and kind.

Robin Rilette