Referring Physicians

SmallTalk is the right place to refer your patients.

The perfect blend of clinical expertise, a caring culture and convenient locations.

SmallTalk has been trusted by families and physicians across San Diego County for over 20 years. We make the referral process easy and ensure your patients receive high-quality, personalized pediatric therapy services at all three of our San Diego locations.

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Our in-network insurance plans

We make payment as easy as possible for your patients. We bill medical insurance for the plans we accept, and offer convenient options for cash plans as well. We are in-network with the following insurance companies:

  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Shield Federal PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente HMO
  • San Diego Regional Center
  • Self Pay
  • Sharp Community Medical Group PPO
  • Sharp Health Plan CPMG HMO
  • TriCare Prime and Select
  • Tribal Health Blue Cross
  • United HealthCare PPO

We are not in network with any Medi-Cal policies unless the patient has an HMO with Kaiser or CPMG.

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How to Refer

To refer a child to SmallTalk, please fax the referral to: (858) 997-2088 and include the following information:

  • Business Name: SmallTalk Speech & Occupational Therapy
  • Servicing/Requesting Provider: GROUP
  • NPI: 1619298791
  • TIN: 45-4843411
  • Billing Office Address: 12030 Scripps Summit Drive, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92131

Note for PPO patients:
Because requirements can vary, we ask that all PPO patients have a referral on file before beginning services. This helps us verify coverage and avoid delays in care.

Have questions? Give us a call at 619-647-6157.

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Our Locations

SmallTalk serves families at three locations in San Diego County.

Why Refer to
SmallTalk

  • Experienced team specializing in pediatric speech and occupational therapy
  • A warm, family-centered environment that supports children and caregivers
  • Convenient access with three locations throughout San Diego County
  • Clear and consistent communication with referring providers
  • In-network with most major insurance plans to reduce financial barriers

What clients say about us

  • “Very kind and loving staff”

    My whole (big) family has noticed huge changes in my daughter.

    -E Allen

  • “Our daughter has improved dramatically”

    Our daughter has improved dramatically with the speech and occupational therapy. I will tell anyone that needs these services to go to SmallTalk.

    -Tasha B.

  • “Emphasis on my child’s needs”

    Always a positive experience. My daughter loves going and the whole family has seen improvement with her speech.

    -Violeta C.

  • “Therapist understands my child”

    I love how the therapist understands my child’s verbal and physical cues and helps him get out of his comfort box to experiment in new ways to express himself.

    -Katherine C.

  • “”I learn so much…””

    Great with my son! I see leaps and bounds with his speech and I am learning so much by sitting in on the sessions

    -James F.

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