Frequent Questions

Professionals' Frequent Questions

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics staff at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has prepared responses to the following questions asked most frequently by health care professionals.

  • How can I have my patient evaluated at Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics?
    Please call the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 513-636-4611.
  • Will there be a charge for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics services?
    There will be a charge for services.  Medical insurance, Medicaid or other sources of payment will be billed whenever possible.  For specific billing questions, call DDBP Billing at 513-636-8357 (1-800-344-2462 ext. 68357).  Financial counselors are also available. For help with financial concerns, call CCHMC Financial Counseling at 513-636-0201 (1-800-344-2462 ext. 60201).  
  • Where is Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics located?
    DDBP is located at Cincinnati Children's main campus in location E on the second floor.  Free parking is available in the visitors' garage. The location E parking section is closest to the clinic, but staff at Welcome Centers inside any location can direct you to DDBP.  For directions go to www.cincinnatichildrens.org/visit/location.  Our building is designed for easy access for persons with handicaps.
  • Can you help me find information on my patient's condition/specific disability?
    Yes, the staff of Developmental Disabilities Jack H. Rubinstein Libraries are happy to take your questions. Please contact Barbara Johnson (johnb0@chmcc.org), Jack H. Rubinstein Libraries, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
  • What are the major areas of research at the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics?
    Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics research program focuses on: spina bifida, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit disorder, learning disorders, Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, and Fragile X.
  • I don't live in Cincinnati. Are there other programs like Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the United States?
    Yes. Please contact Barbara Johnson (johnb0@chmcc.org), Developmental Disabilities Jack H. Rubinstein Libraries, or the American Association of University Affiliated Programs.