Where Better Sleep Begins, Helping You Live and Sleep Better

Triangle Sleep Center is a Direct Sleep Care practice providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for sleep disorders in Apex, NC. Dr. Bansal is a dual board-certified, Duke-trained Sleep Physician and a former Duke Sleep Medicine Faculty member. 

We do not bill insurance for care provided by our practice. Instead, you receive expert personalized sleep care with clear, upfront pricing, easier access to your physician, and more time during your visits-without the complexity of the traditional insurance-driven model. 

Our clinic is scheduled to open in October 2026. Schedule an appointment today and take the first step toward better sleep. 

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Want to Learn More About Our Clinic?

Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with the Triangle Sleep Center team to learn more about our Direct Sleep Care model and see if our clinic is a right fit for you. 

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We welcome referrals from physicians and other healthcare providers. To refer a patient to Triangle Sleep Center, please complete our referral form. Our team will review the referral and contact the patient to coordinate scheduling.

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Direct Sleep Care

Our mission at Triangle Sleep Center is to improve the lives of our patients by restoring healthy sleep through accessible, high-quality, and compassionate care. 

Today, specialty care is often limited by difficulty accessing specialists, short visit times, prior authorizations, insurance denials and unclear or unexpected costs. 

The Direct Sleep Care model offers a simpler, more personalized approach to sleep medicine. It provides easier access to your sleep physician, without the long wait times often associated with traditional care.

No referral is required, allowing you to seek care when you’re ready and on your own timeline. You’ll also have more time with your sleep physician, so there’s time to ask questions, discuss your concerns, and fully understand your treatment options.

Pricing is clear and upfront, with no surprise bills, insurance denials, or insurance-driven prior authorization requirements.

Most importantly, your testing, diagnosis, CPAP setup, and ongoing management can all be coordinated through one practice—so you don’t have to navigate multiple offices and providers to get the care you need.

Better access. More time with your doctor. Transparent pricing. Comprehensive care—all in one place.

Comprehensive Sleep Medicine

Sleep Apnea

Diagnosis & management of sleep-disordered breathing. We utilize cutting-edge home sleep study technology. Referral to a partnered sleep laboratory for in-lab studies can be arranged when clinically indicated.

Home Sleep Study

Advanced home sleep testing designed to evaluate sleep concerns in a convenient, patient-centered setting using modern diagnostic technology.

CPAP Therapy

Comprehensive CPAP care including equipment setup, mask fitting, remote monitoring and ongoing management.

Restless Legs Syndrome

Diagnosis and management of uncomfortable sensations or an urge to move the legs, that interferes with sleep. Management of augmented and refractory restless leg syndrome is available.

Hypersomnia

Diagnosis and management of excessive daytime sleepiness. Disorders include narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia and others.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Diagnosis and management of abnormal behaviors of sleeping, including acting out dreams.

Parasomnias

Diagnosis and management of abnormal behaviors of sleeping including confusional arousals, night terrors, sleep walking, sleep eating and others.

Insomnia

Diagnosis and management of the underlying causes of insomnia, with pharmacologic management and referrals for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

Telehealth

Convenient virtual visits available for consultation, follow-up care, and ongoing management of sleep disorders.

Weight Management & Sleep Apnea

For appropriate patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, weight management may be incorporated into comprehensive sleep apnea treatment plan using nutritional guidance and GLP-1 medications.

CPAP Equipment and Supplies

We provide CPAP equipment and routine CPAP supplies through transparent and affordable cash-pay options.

Meet Shalu Bansal, M.D.

Dr. Bansal is dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She practiced Family Medicine for nine years, including five years at Duke Primary Care, where she provided comprehensive, evidence-based care and built meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients.

During her time in primary care, she developed a strong appreciation for the critical role sleep plays in overall health. She observed firsthand how sleep disorders can significantly impact the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and mood disorders. This growing interest led her to pursue advanced training in sleep medicine.

Dr. Bansal completed her fellowship at Duke University and subsequently joined the Duke University division of Sleep Medicine as a faculty physician. Most recently she transitioned from academic practice to establish her own clinic, with a mission to expand access to comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Clinical Education & Training

  • FELLOWSHIP:

Sleep Medicine Fellowship — Duke University Hospital

Durham, NC

  • Residency:

Family Medicine Residency — Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

  • Medical Degree:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) – St. George’s University

Grenada, West Indies

  • Undergraduate:

Bachelors of Science (BS) – University of Toronto

Toronto, ON

Pricing

We believe high-quality sleep care should come with straightforward, transparent pricing. Our Direct Sleep Care model allows you to know the cost of your care upfront, without the complexity of insurance billing, copays, deductibles or unexpected charges. 

Consultation Visit - $325


During your visit, we'll take the time to thoroughly understand your sleep concerns, sleep patterns, medical history, medications and supplements, lifestyle, daily routines, health conditions, and relevant health data. We'll discuss how you sleep, how you feel during the day, and how your symptoms may be affecting your health and quality of life.

Based on your individual history and symptoms, we'll determine whether additional testing is appropriate and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals

Home Sleep Study - $195


A convenient, at-home test to evaluate your sleep and identify sleep apnea and other breathing-related sleep problems.

Your study is reviewed by a board-certified sleep physician, who will interpret the study and discuss the results with you.

Monthly Membership - $125/month

The membership is optional and designed for patients with chronic or ongoing sleep conditions who benefit from continued care and management.

Your membership provides ongoing access to your sleep team and unlimited visits without a separate fee for each visit. Membership includes routine follow-up visits, prescription management, review of sleep and CPAP data, phone and video visits, and additional follow-up as needed.

Membership is not intended to be indefinite. As your condition improves and becomes stable, your need for ongoing care may decrease. When your condition is controlled, you can end your memebership and transition to individual follow-up visits, allowing you to continue receiving care without paying for a memebership you no longer need.

Our goal is to provide the right level of care for your needs at every stage of your sleep journey.

Follow Up Visit - $175


For patients with intermittent sleep concerns or stable sleep conditions that do not require regular follow-up. Individual visits can be scheduled as needed. This flexible option provides comprehensive sleep care when you need it.

CPAP Machine & Supplies


ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet + Humidifier + Heating Tubing - $759

React Health G3 AutoPAP + Humidifier + Heated Tubing - $589

As a Direct Sleep Care practice, we offer CPAP machines, masks, and supplies at transparent, upfront prices, with the convenience of coordinating your equipment and ongoing sleep care through one practice.

We offer a variety of CPAP machines, masks, and supplies to meet your individual needs. Because there are many options available, please contact us for current pricing and to find the equipment that is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Direct Sleep Care model work?

Schedule Your Appointment
Choose a convenient appointment time that works for you

Know Your Cost Upfront
You’ll know the cost of your appointment before your visit—no surprises.

Meet With Your Sleep Doctor
Have a comprehensive visit with your Sleep Medicine physician to discuss your concerns, symptoms, and goals.

Create Your Treatment Plan
Your doctor will review your options and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan.

Follow Up When Needed
Continue with your sleep care team as scheduled, with additional visits whenever you need them.

No. Triangle Sleep Center is a Direct Sleep Care practice and does not bill insurance for sleep medicine services. Instead, patients pay our practice directly using transparent, upfront pricing.

We chose Direct Sleep Care so we can focus on providing personalized sleep medicine without the restrictions and administrative requirements associated with insurance-based care. 

You should choose Triangle Sleep Center if you value easier access to a sleep specialist, longer visits, transparent costs, fewer administrative barriers and the ability to make testing and treatment decisions directly with your physician. 

Yes. Direct Sleep Care can be a particularly attractive option for patients with high-deductible insurance plans. If you have not yet met your deductible, you may be responsible for paying the full allowed cost of many healthcare services out of pocket before your insurance begins contributing.

Our transparent Direct Sleep Care pricing may be less than what you would pay through your insurance plan for certain sleep medicine services when you have not met your deductible. You’ll know the cost of your care upfront, without having to navigate insurance billing, copays, deductibles, or unexpected charges.

We encourage you to compare our straightforward pricing with your plan’s deductible and out-of-pocket costs to determine which option makes the most sense for you.

You can continue to use your health insurance for other medical care, prescriptions, laboratory services, imaging, and other healthcare needs.

Triangle Sleep Center simply does not bill your insurance for the sleep medicine services you receive from our practice.

You may choose to submit documentation of your care to your insurance company to determine whether your plan provides any out-of-network reimbursement. Any reimbursement is determined by your insurance plan and is not guaranteed.

Yes. We offer convenient virtual visits, allowing you to receive personalized sleep medicine care from the comfort of your home. 

Because we do not bill insurance, a referral is generally not required to schedule an appointment. Patients may contact us directly to schedule care.

We evaluate and treat a wide range of sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, REM sleep behavior disorder, and other parasomnias.

A home sleep study is a convenient, non-invasive test performed in your own bed using portable monitoring equipment. It helps diagnose conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea by measuring breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and sleep-related events.

While many patients can be evaluated with home sleep testing, we also coordinate referrals to a trusted sleep laboratory for in-lab studies when additional testing is needed.

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. It delivers gentle air pressure through a mask to keep the airway open during sleep. We provide full CPAP setup, mask fitting, monitoring, and ongoing support.

Yes. We offer CPAP machines, mask and supplies directly through Triangle Sleep Center at transparent cash prices. If CPAP therapy is recommended, we’ll help you choose the equipment that best fits your needs and provide guidance on getting started.

Because we offer CPAP equipment outside of the traditional insurance-based DME model, you can choose the equipment that works best for you without insurance restrictions, minimum usage requirements, or insurance-mandated monitoring. We also offer ongoing support to help you get the most out of your therapy.

We work closely with patients who have difficulty tolerating CPAP. Alternative options may include mask adjustments, pressure modifications, alternative PAP devices, oral appliance therapy referrals, surgical referrals or other individualized treatment strategies.

Yes. We evaluate the underlying causes of insomnia and offer treatment options that may include behavioral strategies, medication management when appropriate, and referrals for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which is considered first-line treatment.

Your initial consultation includes a detailed review of your sleep concerns, medical history, and symptoms. We will discuss possible diagnoses and outline a personalized plan, which may include sleep testing or treatment options.

Please bring a list of your medications, relevant medical history, prior sleep studies and CPAP machines (if available).