140,235
Pediatricians
100%
Accepting patients
81%
Most common: MD
FindClarity lists 140,235 pediatricians nationwide. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (81%). 10% accept Medicare.
Pediatricians specialize in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 18 (and sometimes into early adulthood). They handle well-child checkups, vaccinations, acute illnesses, developmental screenings, and management of childhood chronic conditions like asthma and ADHD.
After medical school, pediatricians complete a three-year residency focused exclusively on childhood medicine. This training covers child development, behavioral health, nutrition, and conditions unique to growing bodies and developing brains.
Your child's pediatrician gets to know them over years. They track growth milestones, coordinate care with specialists, provide age-appropriate guidance on safety and nutrition, and are the first call when your child is sick. Having a pediatrician who knows your child's history matters, especially when something goes wrong.
See a pediatrician for well-child visits (the recommended schedule starts at birth and includes visits at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30 months, then annually), vaccinations, fevers, ear infections, rashes, developmental concerns, behavioral issues, sports physicals, and any illness or injury in your child.
Well-child visits include height, weight, and head circumference measurements, a developmental screening, a physical exam, and vaccinations per the recommended schedule. Your pediatrician will ask about eating, sleeping, and behavior, and answer your questions. Sick visits focus on the specific concern and may include rapid tests for strep, flu, or other conditions.
Well-child visit: $0 (preventive) · Sick visit copay: $20-50 · Vaccinations: $0 (covered preventive)
Start with your insurance network. Look for a board-certified pediatrician with office hours and location that work for your family. Many parents meet pediatricians before their baby is born. Most offices offer prenatal consultations. Consider whether same-day sick appointments are available and whether the practice has after-hours nurse lines.
Most pediatricians see patients through age 18, and many extend care to age 21, especially for patients with chronic conditions. Around ages 18 to 21, you will transition your child to an adult primary care provider. Your pediatrician can help with this transition.
Yes. The recommended childhood vaccine schedule is backed by decades of research and monitoring involving millions of children. Vaccines prevent serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Side effects are typically minor (soreness, low-grade fever). Your pediatrician can discuss any specific concerns and the evidence behind each vaccine.
Call 911 or go to the ER for difficulty breathing, seizures, loss of consciousness, severe allergic reactions, high-impact injuries, or ingestion of something poisonous. For fevers, ear pain, vomiting, minor injuries, and rashes, start with your pediatrician. Most offices have same-day sick slots and after-hours advice lines.
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Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA, with no copay. Sick visits have standard copays. Most plans cover children's preventive services through age 18. If your child needs specialist care, your pediatrician can provide referrals. Check if your plan requires selecting a PCP for your child.