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Developmental Pediatrician Providers in New York
NYU Langone Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
The McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics
📍 120 E 56th Street, 3rd Floor
ColumbiaDoctors — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 Multiple Columbia University Irving Medical Center outpatient sites
Mount Sinai Developmental Pediatrics
📍 One Gustave L. Levy Place (multiple clinic sites)
Elliston Pediatrics (concierge practice serving NYC/Westchester)
📍 Practice provides concierge/home visit services (office NYC)
📍 142 West End Avenue
📍 142 West End Avenue
📍 142 West End Avenue
📍 142 West End Avenue
Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) Developmental Medicine
NYU Langone — Division of Developmental–Behavioral Pediatrics
📍 Multiple NYU Langone clinic sites (Bellevue and Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital locations)
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell — Dr. Jennifer F. Cross, MD (Child Development)
📍 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor
📍 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor
Weill Cornell Medicine — Child Development Program
📍 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor
NYU Langone Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
NYU Langone — Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Clinics (Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital)
📍 550 1st Avenue (Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital/NYU Langone)
📍 Multiple office locations (Manhattan)
What to Look For in Developmental Pediatrician
Developmental pediatricians are medical doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating developmental disorders including autism. They can provide formal autism diagnoses, prescribe medications, and coordinate care.
- ✓Board certification in developmental-behavioral pediatrics
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Thorough evaluation process
- ✓Care coordination with therapists
- ✓Reasonable wait times for follow-ups
Insurance: Most health insurance covers developmental pediatrician visits. Wait times for initial appointments can be 3-12 months in many areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
Metro, Brooklyn, Staten Island & Bernard Fineson DDRO
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📍 75 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014, New York 10014
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - confirm with office directly)
Individuals with developmental disabilities who are residents of New York State and meet specific diagnostic criteria are eligible for services.
New York Resources
Key Laws
Autism Insurance Reform Act
Requires health insurance to cover autism diagnosis and treatment including ABA therapy.
Timothy's Law
Mental health parity law ensuring coverage for behavioral health conditions.
Funding Sources
OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
New York's state agency providing services through DDROs (Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices).
Medicaid Waiver
HCBS waiver provides home and community-based services.
Private Insurance
ABA coverage mandated. Contact your insurer for specifics.
School District (CPSE/CSE)
Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education (ages 3-5) and Committee on Special Education (5+).
Early Intervention (EIP)
Free services for children 0-3 through county health departments.