Browse speech-language pathologists in District of Columbia.
679
Speech-Language Pathologists
100%
Accepting patients
43%
Most common: CCC-SLP
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District of Columbia is home to 679 licensed speech-language pathologists, one of the larger speech-language pathologist workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is CCC-SLP (43%), which stands for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. MS, CCC-SLP is the second most common at 14%.
The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, molina, centene, qhp-11512, and unitedhealthcare.
District of Columbia has 679 licensed speech-language pathologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of speech-language pathologists in District of Columbia are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among speech-language pathologists in District of Columbia include medicare, molina, centene, qhp-11512, and unitedhealthcare. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An evaluation costs $200 to $500. A session copay is $20 to $60 with insurance. A self-pay session costs $100 to $250. School-based therapy is free through an IEP. Actual costs in District of Columbia depend on the provider and your insurance plan. If your child qualifies for school-based speech therapy, it is free. Private therapy can run concurrently for faster progress. Ask your plan about visit limits and whether prior authorization is needed.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. District of Columbia has 679 speech-language pathologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Typically one to three sessions per week, each 30 to 60 minutes. Frequency depends on the condition: articulation disorders may need weekly sessions for three to six months; stroke rehabilitation may require two to three sessions per week for months. School-based therapy follows the IEP schedule. With 679 speech-language pathologists in District of Columbia, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
A physician referral or prescription is typically needed for insurance coverage. For school-based services, the school evaluates and provides therapy through the IEP process without a physician referral.
Top accepted carriers in District of Columbia include medicare, molina, centene, qhp-11512, and unitedhealthcare.
Most insurance plans cover speech therapy with a prescription or referral. Coverage is typically subject to visit limits (20-60 sessions per year) or dollar caps. Medicare covers outpatient speech therapy without a hard cap. Medicaid covers speech therapy for children under EPSDT with no visit limit. School-based speech therapy through an IEP is provided at no cost to families. For private therapy, verify your plan's visit limits, pre-authorization requirements, and whether the SLP is in-network.