A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of how a child’s brain processes information — including attention, memory, language, and problem-solving. It’s often used to diagnose learning differences, ADHD, autism, and to guide IEP services.

In New York City, these evaluations can be critical — and expensive. A full neuropsychological evaluation can run $8,000 or more out of pocket in New York City. That hurts.

Most insurance doesn't cover it, and the DOE voucher for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) — currently around $4,200 — often doesn't stretch to cover a comprehensive eval at full private rates.

There is hope. The clinics below are training sites run by university psychology programs, a CUNY-affiliated assessment center, and one hospital-based program that doesn't charge at all. None of them are secret. But I didn’t know they existed until years after my child’s first neuropsych evaluation.

A quick note on what you're trading for the lower price: every clinic below except Mount Sinai uses doctoral students to conduct the testing, supervised by licensed psychologists. That's pretty standard, I’m told, for training clinics, and the supervision is real — but it also means longer sessions, longer report turnaround, and less flexibility than a solo private practitioner.

Also, there’s a question about whether these evaluators would testify at a hearing. From our experience with hospitals, that’s not going to happen. We spoke to Dr. Jess Meister, an independent psychologist who told us that clinics are best if you’re looking for an update. We’ve called all of these places to get more information and we’ll add it as it comes in.

About this list: This guide was compiled from an ADAPT webinar, an interview with two neuropsychologists, suggestions from parents on Facebook, and a list emailed from the McShane Center, which charges a $3,000 flat fee but is currently not taking new clients (June 2026).

In all, these sources yielded two dozen clinics. After researching their websites, we culled it down to 10 (criteria being less than $3,000 or sliding scale). To verify information, we called those 10 clinics and spoke to three of them. The other seven have yet to call us back.

✅ This green check next to clinic name means we spoke to a human to verify information. They could not have been nicer.

✅ This green check next to phone number or email means we called or emailed and have not heard back.

$2,500 flat fee

A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation costs a flat $2,500 — no sliding scale, but they'll provide a "super bill" after testing so you can seek reimbursement from your own insurance directly. Payment is split: $750 before intake, $1,000 before the second testing appointment, $750 before the feedback session — typically three to four sessions total.

Testing is conducted by graduate students in training, overseen by a licensed psychologist on each case. One detail worth asking about directly if it matters for your situation: when asked whether the evaluating clinician could be available later for an impartial hearing, the intake coordinator didn't rule it out but wasn't certain — said she'd need to check with her supervisor.

The waitlist: It doesn't move in order — placement depends on which evaluator is available and whether they're a match for your child's case. Some families are seen within a month, others within six. The Center's own advice: get on multiple clinics' waitlists at once to improve your odds, since several training clinics on this list run the same way.

Hagin Center: 113 W 60th St, 10th Floor, Room 1016
212-636-6483 | [email protected]

$500 flat fee

Parnes offers full neuropsychological evaluations for children at $500 flat, according to Dr. Katie Davis, who oversees the assessments at Parnes. Capacity is limited and runs on a semester cycle — 20 spots open in the fall, 20 in the spring — so families should plan ahead rather than expect a quick turnaround.

The clinic is in the Bronx, at the Jacobi Hospital/Einstein College of Medicine campus, open Monday through Thursday until 8 p.m. and Friday until 2 p.m. For children 2 to 17, a parent or legal guardian has to make the call. There's a dedicated intake line for child assessments specifically, separate from the general child therapy line — ask for that one.

The clinic also runs the Lemle Clinic for Non-Verbal Learning Disorders out of the same building, with remote options available for New York State residents.

Bronx: Van Etten building, 1225 Morris Park Ave, 5th Floor

https://www.yu.edu/ferkauf/parnes-clinic

$3,000 (half off the flat fee of $6,000)

Seaver takes a genetics-first approach to autism research, and its clinical evaluations reflect that pedigree: assessments are performed by post-graduate trainees, overseen by a licensed psychologist. Julia, the center's clinical research coordinator, told us the fee tops out at $3,000 — but that number is frequently less because not every child needs a full workup of tests.

The wait list: One to two months, notably shorter than most of the other options on this list. Tests are generally two sessions, 4-6 hours. Julia said to email them (address below) and explain why you are seeking the evaluation (referral from a doctor, concerns at home/school/work, etc.). She will then send the inquiry to the psychologists, “who will get back to you to let you know if it’s within their capacity.”

They do not accept insurance and are generally not available to testify at hearings.

Upper East Side: One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029

212-241-0961

[email protected]

An assessment runs $350, or $300 if your child receives financial aid, with a sliding scale available for documented need. That’s what we’ve been told and we need to confirm that. The whole thing happens over Zoom — full tele-assessment, HIPAA-compliant, no commute.

The tradeoff is the intake process: there's no walk-in option, and there's no posted wait-time estimate. You call, leave your name and number, get a callback for a phone screening, and then your name goes on a waitlist. If QCPC isn't a fit, they'll point you elsewhere.

QCPC: 718-570-0500 ✅

[email protected] ✅

$4,000 default fee (“nobody pays that much,” we were told), but significantly less based on income. Fee is often in the hundreds of dollars.

Run out of City College's Harlem campus, with 75+ comprehensive neuropsychological assessments completed annually. The fee structure is sliding scale, determined case by case — the default fee is $4,000, but we called and spoke to an administrator, Eli, who told us that that can be significantly reduced. To apply for a reduced rate, you'll need a W-2, three recent pay stubs, proof of housing costs, and documentation of dependents.

The initial screen is free. After that, expect the testing itself to span up to eight weeks across several 3- to 6-hour sessions. Testing occurs in cycles — fall, winter and spring. A 50% deposit is due once your fee is set, and the full balance has to be paid before you get the report. It's in-person only — no remote option, and you'll need ID to get past campus security.

To start the process, go to their website and click “new patients”: https://www.thepsychologicalcenter.org/

CCNY: 212-650-6602

$800 ceiling with sliding scale.

According to an administrator we spoke to at St. John’s (Go Johnnies!), the fee ceiling is set at $800, with a sliding scale down based on income. No cost for 30-45 minute phone screening. The Center calls affordability part of its Vincentian Catholic mission, and says cost shouldn't keep anyone away. Bring proof of income to your first appointment, or you'll be charged the full fee instead of the sliding scale.

The Center runs a specific School Neuropsychological Assessment — built around academic functioning rather than general mental health, and aimed at the kind of evaluation that supports special education eligibility, accommodations, or an IEP. Testing is conducted by supervised doctoral trainees.

Note the payment timing: Half the testing fee is due at the first session, 25% at the second, the final 25% at the third — and the entire fee has to be paid in full before the feedback conference, meaning before you actually hear the results. Testing itself runs over several sessions, 1-2 hours each for kids, 2-3 hours for adults, and the Center doesn't accept private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.

The Center is at 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, a mile west of campus, with alternate side on-street parking.

As of our call, neuropsych evaluations were temporarily on hold due to staffing, with the Center asking families to call back after July 4 to confirm availability.

St. John's Center for Psychological Services: 718-990-1900

Website: https://www.stjohns.edu/resources/places/center-psychological-services

$1,500 ceiling with sliding scale.

The fee, confirmed on their website, includes report and feedback session.

Sliding scale available, but requires income documentation and approval from the center director — not automatic. $50 intake fee generally not reducible.

Caveat: No services for non-English-speaking families currently. All sessions are videotaped for training — required, not optional. No insurance/Medicare/Medicaid; cash, check, or credit card only.

Kimball Hall, 5th Floor, 246 Greene St., New York, NY (near Washington Square Park)

(212) 998-5573 ✅

Email is better: [email protected] ✅

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/center-counseling-and-community-wellbeing/about-us/services

This one works differently from everything else here: it's funded by the Robin Hood Foundation and only serves children referred through Robin Hood Partnering Groups — nonprofits and programs already connected to that funding network. You can't call CAL directly and ask for an appointment.

What you get if you qualify is real: detailed neuropsychological evaluations, including bilingual Spanish assessments, conducted by pediatric neuropsychologists, plus child advocacy help and family support services. The clinic has a formal partnership with Advocates for Children of New York (AFC). If you're already working with AFC or a similar nonprofit, ask them directly whether they can refer you to CAL — that's the actual path in.

Northwell Health: (212) 702-7374 ✅

Sliding scale from $900 to $2,500 based on income and expenses, no insurance accepted. Doctoral-level students and experienced examiners handle intake, testing, and report writing, covering specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and socio-emotional concerns. This one came up through Hunter College's resource directory rather than NIP's own site, so the details are thinner than the others — worth a call to confirm current numbers before you commit.

NIP: 646-765-4958 ✅

Run out of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian, at the Harkness Eye Institute (635 West 165th Street). This is the most full-service option on the list — beyond testing, Promise assigns an educational advocate who works with the school on the recommendations and attends the IEP meeting alongside you. Testing itself runs 8 to 10 hours across three or four sessions, plus a feedback meeting where you get the full report.

The catch: it's income-restricted, serving NYC families below poverty guidelines, mainly in Washington Heights, Harlem, and the South Bronx. No published fee, because there generally isn't one if you qualify.

Promise at Columbia: 212-590-9404. Difficult to get in touch with. ✅

Free.

Free comprehensive evaluation for ages 5–21, structured as a research study: every child gets the same fixed battery rather than testing tailored to specific concerns. Funded through research grants and donations to the nonprofit, not insurance billing.

The caveat: Cannot diagnose autism spectrum disorder (partial ASD screening only, refers out). Results can support IEP and 504 requests, school accommodations, and your own understanding of your child's profile — but the assessor will not testify at impartial hearings.

Standard wait ~14 months, per a phone call with HBN staff. But we’ve heard the current wait is two years.

Harlem: 286 Malcolm X Blvd.

Staten Island: 1110 South Ave.

Apply: childmind.org/science/global-open-science/healthy-brain-network.

$3,800

Not many independent psychologists offer low-fee full-service neuropsychological assessments. Dr. Jess Meister’s extern program is supported by two doctoral students. Dr. Jess does the initial screening to determine if the program is appropriate for the child and the doctoral student. If it is, Dr. Jess’ office will do all quantitative (Vineland, IQ, etc) and qualitative testing (classroom evaluations for younger students). Testing usually takes 6-8 hours. They’ll handle all collateral contacts, IEP/504 meetings, and will testify at hearings if needed (there is an additional fee for that). Feedback appointment is included, and a 15-20 page written report.

They’re out of network but can set up payment plans. She’s booking September and October now (as of July 2026).

Manhattan: 6 East 39th Street, Suite 602

New Jersey: 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Suite 415, South Tower, Paramus

https://meisterpsychology.com/

[email protected]

$3,000 extern; $4,000 with intern, with insurance reimbursement possible

Dr. Katie Davis offers low-fee neuropsychological testing out of her own practice — and her model has one feature that sets it apart from most training-clinic options: she's a licensed clinician who personally does the interpretation, the report, and the feedback session herself. The doctoral students handle test administration, but the clinical thinking and the parent-facing work are hers.

Fee covers the paper-and-pencil testing, the written report, and one feedback session.

Dr. Davis provides a superbill with her license and signature on it — meaning most of her clients get reimbursed by insurance, even on the extern-level evaluations. As she put it, most training clinics won't issue a superbill because the work isn't direct services from a licensed clinician. Hers is.

Turnaround is fast — about one month. As of the July 2026 call, she was booking end of July, meaning families calling now could have a report in hand by the start of the school year.

A few things billed separately, so budget for them if you need them:

Manhattan: 74 East 79th Street, Suite 1C

https://www.drkatiedavis.com/

(917) 300-9146

[email protected]

How much does neuropsychological testing cost in NYC?

Private neuropsychologists doing this work independently often charge $6,000–$10,000, according to Dr. Katie Davis, who runs a low-fee practice in Manhattan. By comparison, university training clinics on this list run $350–$800, and even Davis's own low-fee model — a licensed clinician doing the interpretation and report herself, with doctoral students handling administration — comes in at $3,000–$4,000, with insurance reimbursement possible through a superbill.

How do I get insurance to pay for neuropsychological testing?

Most of these clinics don't bill insurance directly, but Dr. Katie Davis's practice provides a superbill signed by a licensed clinician — meaning families can often get reimbursed even for her extern-level evaluations, since the clinical work is hers, not a trainee's. Most training-clinic evaluations don't come with that option; ask specifically before you book if insurance reimbursement matters to you.

How long does neuropsychological testing take in NYC?

Wait times vary enormously — some clinics can see a child within a month, while Healthy Brain Network's own staff told Lighthouse the real wait is closer to two years, not the 14 months officially listed.

"Sliding scale" doesn't mean "call and find out the number in five minutes." At CCNY, McShane, and Adelphi, you'll need to bring income documentation before a fee gets set. Have your W-2, recent pay stubs, and a sense of your monthly housing cost ready before you call.

Free isn't always faster. Mount Sinai and the Robin Hood-funded CAL program both have real gates in front of the free evaluation — enrollment in services, or a referral through a partner nonprofit. If you need an eval fast, a flat $250 or $350 fee with a two-week wait may get your child tested sooner than a free option with an unclear on-ramp.

Training clinics mean longer sessions, not lower quality. Every clinic here except Mount Sinai uses doctoral students under licensed supervision. That's the tradeoff for the lower cost — testing tends to take longer, spread across more sessions, with more weeks between intake and report than you'd get from a solo private neuropsychologist charging full price.

We spoke to Dr. Jess Meister, who told us that at many clinics, the professor might not even see the child.

If you're going the IEE route, ask each clinic directly whether they accept the DOE's IEE voucher and what they charge above it. None of the clinics on this list publish that information directly — it's the single most useful question you can ask on the phone.

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