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33,879 pediatricians listed in 50 states and DC, from federal NPI records. Search by city or ZIP, or browse by state below.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 49,101 pediatricians in the U.S., in 33,879 listings: 7,888 practices, clinics and hospitals (23,110 pediatricians) and 25,991 pediatricians listed individually by city and phone. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so choose one before your due date.

Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory

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What a pediatrician does

A pediatrician is a physician who cares for babies, children and teens: newborn visits, well-child checkups and vaccines, sick visits, and growth and development. Family medicine doctors also see babies, but they're listed under their own specialty in the NPI registry, so they aren't on these pages.

We list physicians whose main specialty in the federal NPI registry is general pediatrics. Pediatric subspecialists, such as neonatologists in a NICU, are seen by referral and aren't listed here.

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33,879

pediatricians listed

NPPES, September 2026

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cities with 10 or more and a practice or clinic

NPPES, September 2026

7,888

practices, clinics and hospitals

NPPES, September 2026

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states with listings, counting DC

NPPES, September 2026

How to choose a pediatrician before the baby arrives

Choose before your due date, so the practice is set before the first newborn checkup. Three things to do:

  1. Book a prenatal visit

    The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents, parents at high risk, and anyone who asks for one. Ask whether the practice offers one, and use it to ask about office hours, after-hours calls and sick visits.

  2. Check your insurance network

    Call the number on your insurance card, or use your plan's directory, to confirm the practice is in network, and ask how long you have to add the baby to your plan after the birth. If your baby will be on Medicaid or CHIP, ask the practice whether it takes it. InsureKidsNow.gov links to each state's program for children (1-877-543-7669). On Medicaid for the pregnancy? See pregnancy Medicaid in your state.

  3. Plan the hospital newborn visit

    The AAP says every newborn should have an evaluation after birth, then a checkup 3 to 5 days after birth. Ask the practice whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver, and if not, who does the exam there and how the records reach the practice. Compare with OB-GYNs in your area and hospitals with labor and delivery in your area.

Sources: AAP and Bright Futures, Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (updated February 2025); InsureKidsNow.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Frequently asked questions

How many pediatricians are in the U.S.?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 49,101 pediatricians in the U.S.: 23,110 at 7,888 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 25,991 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in the U.S. take Medicaid?

The NPI registry doesn't record which insurance a practice takes, so we can't say which ones do. Call the office, or search your Medicaid or CHIP plan's provider directory. InsureKidsNow.gov (1-877-543-7669) links to each state's Medicaid and CHIP program for children.

Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?

The NPI registry doesn't say whether a practice is taking new patients, so call the office to check, and ask how soon after the birth you can book the first newborn visit.

When should I choose a pediatrician?

Before your due date. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so the practice should be set before the baby comes home.

How do I choose a pediatrician?

Book a prenatal visit if the practice offers one, confirm it's in your insurance network or takes your baby's Medicaid or CHIP plan, and ask whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver.

Pediatricians by state

How many pediatricians are listed in each state. Pick a state to see every listing by city.

Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES), September 2026.

Cities with the most pediatricians

Each city page lists every one, with phone numbers and the cities nearby.

Costs and coverage

What pediatricians cost, and what insurance and Medicaid pay for.

Coverage by state
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state Medicaid programs, counting DC, cover you for 12 months after birth

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