Developmental Pediatrician Providers in New York, NY

Finding the right developmental pediatrician provider in New York can feel overwhelming. We've compiled availability, insurance, and waitlist information to help you find care faster.

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Developmental Pediatrician Providers in New York

Alan L. Mendelsohn, MD

NYU Langone Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician
Accepting Clients
Cecelia McCarton, MD (Founder) — multidisciplinary team for evaluations

The McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 120 E 56th Street, 3rd Floor

Columbia developmental-behavioral pediatric team

ColumbiaDoctors — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 Multiple Columbia University Irving Medical Center outpatient sites

Developmental Pediatrics Team (Mount Sinai)

Mount Sinai Developmental Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 One Gustave L. Levy Place (multiple clinic sites)

Dr. Andrew Elliston, MD

Elliston Pediatrics (concierge practice serving NYC/Westchester)

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 Practice provides concierge/home visit services (office NYC)

Dr. Micic

Bodhi Medical & Apple Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 142 West End Avenue

Dr. Nallapati

Bodhi Medical & Apple Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 142 West End Avenue

Dr. Nuzbrokh

Bodhi Medical & Apple Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 142 West End Avenue

Dr. Ostrow

Bodhi Medical & Apple Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 142 West End Avenue

Elisa I. Muñiz, MD, MS

Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) Developmental Medicine

Developmental Pediatrician
Hugh Bases, MD

NYU Langone Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician
Accepting Clients
Hugh Bases, MD and Division clinicians

NYU Langone — Division of Developmental–Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 Multiple NYU Langone clinic sites (Bellevue and Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital locations)

Jennifer F. Cross, MD

NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell — Dr. Jennifer F. Cross, MD (Child Development)

Developmental Pediatrician
Accepting Clients

📍 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor

Jennifer F. Cross, M.D.

NewYork-Presbyterian Jennifer F. Cross

Developmental Pediatrician
Jennifer F. Cross, M.D.

Weill Cornell Child Development Program

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor

Jennifer F. Cross, MD (example attending) and Child Development team

Weill Cornell Medicine — Child Development Program

Developmental Pediatrician
Accepting Clients

📍 505 East 70th Street, Helmsley Tower, 3rd Floor

Karen M. Hopkins, MD

NYU Langone Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Developmental Pediatrician
Accepting Clients
Karen M. Hopkins, MD and team

NYU Langone — Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Clinics (Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital)

Developmental Pediatrician

📍 550 1st Avenue (Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital/NYU Langone)

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

What's the difference between a developmental pediatrician and regular pediatrician?
Developmental pediatricians have specialized training in developmental disorders and can provide comprehensive autism evaluations and diagnoses.
How long does an autism evaluation take?
Comprehensive evaluations typically take 2-4 hours, sometimes split across multiple visits. Some practices have shorter screening appointments.
Can a developmental pediatrician prescribe medication?
Yes. As medical doctors, they can prescribe medications for conditions often co-occurring with autism, like ADHD, anxiety, or sleep issues.
How often will we need follow-up visits?
Typically every 3-12 months depending on your child's needs, medication management, and developmental progress.

Your Regional Office

Metro, Brooklyn, Staten Island & Bernard Fineson DDRO

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📍 75 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014, New York 10014

📞 (212) 229-3000

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🕐 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.

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