Autism evaluation in Charlotte: 50 developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists and clinics
Most plans want an autism diagnosis before they pay for ABA. These 50 specialists list a practice address in Charlotte in the NPPES public register.
- 34clinical neuropsychologists
- 12developmental-behavioral pediatricians
- 4neurodevelopmental disabilities physicians
Charlotte has 3 autism evaluators for every 10 ABA therapy providers on this list; across the 10 cities the figure runs from 0.7 in Miami to 18.6 in Dallas. Source: NPPES register, pulled November 2, 2026.
Who can diagnose autism in Charlotte?
When you call, ask three things: do you evaluate for autism at my child's age, do you take my insurance, and how long is the wait for a first appointment.
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Alderwood Psychological Services
NPI 140771940410724 Carmel Commons Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Amy Duckwall, PSYD
NPI 15889412315203 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Ana Messler, PHD
NPI 1164721015447 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Brian Ablitz, PSYD, ABPP
NPI 16595062691100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Brian Cheline
NPI 14975804191000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Carolina Center for Development and Rehabilitation
NPI 18514162421718 E 4th ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Carolina Neurobehavioral Service
NPI 10536668347810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
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Charlotte Center for Neuropsychological Services
NPI 1588321244501 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Dr. Angela Houser-Betti, PSYD
NPI 18618188744425 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Elaine Arrington, PHD
NPI 12854664091100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Eric Rinehardt, PHD
NPI 14172564621100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Ervin Batchelor, PHD
NPI 12351186541718 E 4th ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Genesis Clincal Services
NPI 18014739397400 Carmel Executive Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
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George Demakis, PH D
NPI 13867210586201 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Graham Hunter, PHD
NPI 1780961177447 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Gretchen Hunter, PHD
NPI 14071342654012 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
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Heather England, PSYD
NPI 19528382861021 Morehead Medical Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Holly Winiarski, PHD
NPI 13561710291350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207
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John Beetar, PHD
NPI 19129209431100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Joy Granetz, PHD
NPI 152822409410724 Carmel Commons Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Keith Ganci, PHD
NPI 1699028431501 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Linda Ballard, PSYD
NPI 19223217775509 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
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Lisa Sworowski, PHD
NPI 189182430610700 Sikes Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277
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Marla Shapiro, PHD, DBSM, H
NPI 1568558872226 E Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Marlena Matusewicz, PSYD
NPI 1588705248501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Nancy Watson, PHD
NPI 16091006501918 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Nicolle Napier-Ionascu, PSYD
NPI 1710001490125 Baldwin Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
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North Carolina Neuropsychiatry
NPI 18112042176911 Shannon Willow Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Novant Health Rehabilitation Center
NPI 1932421872125 Baldwin Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Peter Ewert, PHD
NPI 17301880206853 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Shelley Leininger, PHD
NPI 11749576091100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Stephen Strzelecki, PSYD
NPI 1588728729319 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
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The Family Advocates
NPI 14670514581201 Jade Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Toni Wyrick, EDS, PSYD
NPI 17000530638225 Merryvale Ln, Charlotte, NC 28214
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Angelica Robles, MD
NPI 160913205910643 Kettering Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Barbara Kissam, MD
NPI 18816893621900 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Development & Behavioral Pediatrics of the Caorlinas - Charlotte
NPI 19426373192608 E 7th ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Development & Behavioral Pediatrics of the Carolina's-Charlotte
NPI 11445807544501 Cameron Valley Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28211
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James Durant, MD
NPI 14071684041718 E 4th ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
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James Mcdowell Durant Lll MD
NPI 10339306642525 Hampton Ave, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Neurokids Developmental Pediatrics
NPI 17704375191914 J N Pease Pl, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Novant Health Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
NPI 18013437932711 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Novant Health Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
NPI 11041629326331 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Rohan Patel, MD
NPI 10234715211914 J N Pease Pl, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Tsehaiwork Fenikile, MD
NPI 12756278122608 E 7th ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Yasmin Senturias, MD
NPI 13069871852608 E 7th ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Levine Children's Specialty Center
NPI 18617571974501 Cameron Valley Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Liya Beyderman, MD
NPI 16998160176115 Park South Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Novant Health Pediatric Neurology & Sleep
NPI 13664094921900 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Shana Wallace, MD
NPI 10130406661900 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Built from NPPES taxonomy codes for developmental-behavioral pediatrics, neurodevelopmental disabilities and clinical neuropsychology. Child psychologists and hospital clinics also diagnose autism and may not be on this list. How the list is built.
What an autism evaluation involves
There is no blood test for autism, so doctors diagnose it by looking at a child's development history and behavior. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A formal evaluation is done by trained specialists, such as a developmental pediatrician, child psychologist, speech-language pathologist, or occupational therapist. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, child psychologists, and psychiatrists can diagnose autism, depending on state rules. Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
A full autism evaluation uses parent questionnaires, direct observation, structured interviews, and tests of everyday skills, and should not be a short visit. Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The ADOS-2 is a standard play-based observation test that is often seen as the gold standard for diagnosing autism. Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends autism screening for all children at their 18-month and 24-month checkups. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cost: A private-pay autism evaluation in the US usually costs $1,000 to $5,000, and full evaluations most often cost $2,000 to $3,000, according to Strides Therapeutics. Source: Strides Therapeutics.
After the diagnosis
Ask the evaluator to write the diagnosis and a recommendation for ABA in the report. Your plan or Medicaid will ask for both.
North Carolina Medicaid
Children on Medicaid can get the evaluation and ABA paid for when a doctor says they're needed.