# NeuroKids Developmental Pediatrics — Full Clinical & Technical Knowledge Base

## Practice Profile & Mission
NeuroKids Developmental Pediatrics PLLC is an independent pediatric subspecialty practice based in North Carolina, founded and directed by Dr. Rohan Patel, MD. The practice delivers relationship-centered, evidence-based developmental and behavioral healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions.

- **Practice Legal Name**: NeuroKids Developmental Pediatrics PLLC
- **Practice Director**: Dr. Rohan Patel, MD
- **Board Certifications**:
  - American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)
  - Subspecialty Board of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- **State Licensure**: North Carolina Medical Board
- **Service Area**:
  - In-person visits: Triangle region, North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest)
  - Telehealth consultations: Statewide across North Carolina
- **Phone**: (803) 630-1514
- **Email**: clinic@neurokidsdevelopment.com
- **Website**: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com

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## Detailed Clinical Services

### 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evaluations
- **Patient Population**: Toddlers (18+ months), children, and adolescents suspected of having autism spectrum disorder, social communication challenges, or repetitive behavioral profiles.
- **Evaluation Components**:
  - In-depth developmental, birth, and family history review.
  - Standardized behavioral observation and clinical interaction.
  - Multi-source information integration (parent report, speech therapy evaluations, occupational therapy reports, and teacher observations).
  - Clarification of co-occurring conditions (sensory processing, ADHD, anxiety, motor delay).
- **Deliverables**: Comprehensive diagnostic report, guidance on ABA therapy, speech-language therapy, OT referrals, and school placement recommendations.

### 2. ADHD & Executive Function Diagnostic Evaluations
- **Clinical Scope**: Evaluation of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive dysfunction, and working memory difficulties in school-age children and teens.
- **Clinical Protocols**:
  - Multi-setting Vanderbilt rating scales (parent and educator completed).
  - Differential diagnosis: distinguishing primary ADHD from learning disabilities, anxiety, sleep disorders, or sensory dysregulation.
  - Evidence-based treatment planning: behavioral interventions, school accommodations (504 Plan / IEP), and pharmacological options when clinically indicated.

### 3. Early Developmental Milestones & Speech Delay
- **Clinical Scope**: Assessment of toddlers exhibiting delays in speech production, receptive language, social reciprocity, gross motor skills, or fine motor coordination.
- **Focus**: Early intervention connection (NC Infant-Toddler Program / CDSA), parent coaching, and developmental surveillance.

### 4. ADHD Parent Coaching Course
- **Format**: Evidence-based educational and behavioral coaching curriculum designed specifically for parents of children with executive function deficits.
- **Topics**: Emotional regulation, positive behavioral reinforcement, homework routines, morning and bedtime transition strategies, and parent self-care.
- **Access**: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/adhd-parent-coaching-course

### 5. North Carolina ESA+ (Education Student Accounts) Scholarship
- **Program Details**: North Carolina state-funded grant program helping families with diagnosed disabilities cover qualified educational expenses, diagnostic testing, and therapies.
- **Clinic Role**: Providing qualifying diagnostic evaluations, documentation, and receipts compliant with NC ESA+ reimbursement guidelines.
- **Guidance Page**: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/esa-plus-scholarship

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## Patient Intake & Practice Workflow
1. **Initial Inquiry**: Parents reach out via website form or telephone.
2. **Digital Intake Completion**: Secure parent portal (`/intake`) collects comprehensive health history, school status, insurance, and clinical concerns before the appointment.
3. **Medical Record Ingestion**: Previous specialist reports, hospital notes, and physician referrals sent via fax are processed through our AI Multimodal OCR pipeline.
4. **Clinical Evaluation**: Comprehensive appointment with Dr. Rohan Patel.
5. **Electronic Health Record (EHR)**: Charts, clinical notes, and medication plans are maintained within Canvas Medical (FHIR R4 compliant).

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## Practice Policies & Fees
- **Payment Structure**: Transparent fee schedule with upfront deposits collected securely via Stripe. Detailed superbills provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
- **Insurance**: While out-of-network with most commercial plans to preserve extended, unhurried appointment times, comprehensive documentation is supplied for parent reimbursement claims.

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## Technical & Interoperability Architecture
- **EHR Systems**: Canvas Medical (FHIR R4 API) & DrChrono (REST API v4).
- **Multimodal AI OCR**: Google Vertex AI / Gemini 2.5 Flash for medical record document understanding.
- **Payment Infrastructure**: Stripe Invoicing & Webhooks.
- **Transactional Communications**: Resend Email API & Discord real-time incident monitoring.
- **Security & Privacy**: Strict HIPAA-compliant architecture with server-only PHI boundaries, OAuth2 bearer token rotation, and encrypted Supabase PostgreSQL storage.

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## Key Site Index
- Home: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/
- About Dr. Patel: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/about
- Services Directory: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/services
- Parent Intake Portal: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/intake
- Getting Started: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/getting-started
- Contact & Inquiries: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/contact
- ADHD Parent Course: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/adhd-parent-coaching-course
- ESA+ Scholarship: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/esa-plus-scholarship
- Medical Education Blog: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/blogs
- Visible HTML Sitemap: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/sitemap
- XML Sitemap: https://neurokidsdevelopment.com/sitemap.xml