Sleep Medicine · Boca Raton, FL
Sleep care that fits into your life — and gives you the energy to live it fully.
Dr. Murray Berall, MD, FRCPC brings nearly four decades of medicine to a simple mission: to help you sleep better, think sharper, and feel like yourself again.
Three complementary specialties, one approach to care
About Dr. Berall
Nearly four decades of medicine, focused on one question: What keeps the mind sharp over a lifetime?
Dr. Murray Berall is a specialist practicing general internal medicine, nephrology and sleep medicine. Drawing on this combination of specialties, he has developed a distinctive approach to functional longevity, centered on preserving cognitive health, vitality, and quality of life throughout the lifespan.
His practice focuses on the early identification and thoughtful management of factors that may influence long-term neurocognitive health. Among these, sleep occupies a central role, given its well-established relationship with cognitive function and the risk of neurocognitive decline. Sleep disturbances and reduced total sleep time also affect both athletic and academic performance.
Through a comprehensive, individualized approach, Dr. Berall works to optimize sleep as one of the foundations of health that supports sustained cognitive performance, resilience, and healthy longevity.
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD), Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
- 1988: General Internal Medicine
- 1991: Nephrology
- 2014: Sleep Medicine
- Practicing in Boca Raton, Florida and Toronto, Canada
- Trained at Dalhousie University and University of Toronto
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Northwestern General Hospital Appreciation Award
- Sunnybrook Health Science Center Teaching Award
- Co-authored multiple papers on the utility of the WatchPAT home sleep test in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea, along with multiple other publications
Services
Two things, done thoroughly: finding out what's happening while you sleep, and making sure we tailor an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs.
Home Sleep
Apnea Testing
A convenient, at-home alternative to an overnight lab study. You wear a small monitoring device for one night in your own bed, then return it for analysis, with no unfamiliar room and no wires strapped on by a technician at midnight.
- Device pickup and simple setup instructions provided in advance
- One night of monitoring at home
- Physician-interpreted results, not just an automated score
- Best suited to patients with a moderate-to-high likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea; complex cases are referred for in-lab study when needed
CPAP
Follow-Up Care
Getting a CPAP machine is step one. Using it consistently and comfortably is the part that actually determines whether treatment works.
- Mask fit and comfort troubleshooting
- Pressure setting review and adjustment
- Compliance data review
- Managing side effects: dryness, congestion, claustrophobia
- Long-term therapy check-ins, not just a one-time setup
Insurance & Billing
Simple, predictable billing, with no network puzzles.
What's accepted
- ✓ Traditional Medicare
- ✓ Cash / self-pay
- ✕ Commercial insurance
- ✕ Medicare Advantage
Why it works this way
Staying outside insurance networks means no prior-authorization delays, no network restrictions on care, and more time spent with patients . Contact the office directly for current visit costs.
Common Questions (FAQ)
How accurate is a home sleep apnea test compared to an in-lab study?
Home sleep apnea testing is well-validated for detecting moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in appropriate candidates. It won't capture everything an in-lab polysomnogram can, which is why some cases are still referred for full lab studies. Dr. Berall will let you know if that applies to you.
Do you accept my insurance?
This practice accepts Traditional Medicare and cash/self-pay only. Commercial insurance and Medicare Advantage are not accepted. See the Insurance & Billing section above.
What if my home sleep test result is inconclusive?
Inconclusive results are followed up with a discussion of next steps, which may include a repeat home test or a referral for an in-lab study, depending on your symptoms and risk factors.
If I already have a CPAP machine, can I just come in for follow-up care?
Yes. Many patients come in specifically for ongoing CPAP management, such as mask fit, pressure adjustments, or troubleshooting, without needing a new diagnostic test.
Do you treat sleep issues other than sleep apnea?
Absolutely. Although obstructive sleep apnea remains a hugely underdiagnosed condition and stays a primary focus, Dr. Berall's background in nephrology and general internal medicine means broader sleep and internal medicine concerns are welcome too. Contact the office to discuss what you're experiencing.
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