No waitlist for morning therapy sessions (8am - 12pm)!
Located in Northern Scottsdale, our Scottsdale center serves patients and their families from the greater Phoenix area and beyond. We offer evidence-based treatment, experienced therapists, and technology-enabled interdisciplinary clinics led by a dedicated team passionate about helping children grow and develop.
If you are interested in receiving services at our Scottsdale location, please call (480) 443-0050 to speak with one of our compassionate enrollment specialists.
We Help You Focus on the Therapy Experience
During your Welcome Visit, we review your coverage and provide an overview of your deductible, copay, and out-of-pocket maximums. Cortica's comprehensive, in-house programs include pediatric neurology, developmental therapies, family counseling, ABA, and more. As we work with you to create your unique care plan, we provide regular updates about payment options and gather authorizations from your insurance company. Throughout the course of care, we monitor coverage status and obtain renewals so you can concentrate on what truly matters.
Our Payers
Our team is constantly contracting with new payers, so please check back often if you are still waiting to see yours. We also accept cash payments if you prefer.
The Scottsdale Team
Raun Melmed, MD
Developmental Pediatrician and Site Medical Director
Jane Privateer, RN, MSN, PsyNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Marianne Majkowski, DO
Pediatric Neurologist
Razi Hasan, MD
Pediatrician
Chris Peluso, DNP, MHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Craig Ciuk, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Natasha Facey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jeff Edelman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Tamara Zoch
Psychologist
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for insurance to cover treatment, including ABA?
Yes - in almost all cases, a diagnosis of ASD is required to cover treatment. Unlike other providers, our full-time pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and nurse practitioners provide a diagnosis in-house, often virtually, during your Telehealth Welcome Visit. There's no need to pursue an Autism diagnosis from another provider.
Do you have a waitlist?
We typically do not have a waitlist for welcome visits, medical visits, developmental therapy evaluations, and ABA assessments. As these evaluations and assessments are complete, we prescribe weekly developmental therapy and ABA sessions as needed. Depending on your availability, we can quickly start these services. We are constantly hiring and training new DT and ABA therapists. We know that progress comes from access to services, and we will contact you any time we have an opening.
Do you only treat Autism?
We specialize in Autism care, but we also serve a broad range of neurodiverse patients, including those with developmental delay, ADHD, epilepsy, genetic syndromes, sensory processing disorder, and more. Our team has expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of developmental challenges.