Pediatricians in Tuscaloosa, AL
14 pediatricians listed in Tuscaloosa: 3 practices and clinics and 11 pediatricians listed individually.
Short answer
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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Alabama Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 146% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (3)
Tuscaloosa Pediatrics
Clinic or medical group · 4 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Denise Brown, Mary Cunningham, Megan McGiffert and 1 more
4880 Harkey Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 333-8222West Alabama Pediatrics
Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Brian Roberts, Christopher Turley, Kaicee Richardson
1060 Fairfax Park, Suite C, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 752-7337Whatley Health Services
Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Ashley Evans, Faye Knowles, Rupak Mahendhar
2731 Martin Luther King Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 349-3250Pediatricians listed individually (11)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Brian Gannon (205) 348-1304 Claim listing
- Courtney Gladwell (205) 614-5628 Claim listing
- Donna Pitter (205) 349-3250 Claim listing
- Elizabeth Cockrum (205) 348-1770 Claim listing
- Heather Taylor (205) 348-1770 Claim listing
- Karen Burgess (205) 348-1770 Claim listing
- Keisha Lowther (205) 799-3263 Claim listing
- Lena Bedri (205) 758-6471 Claim listing
- Robert Wright (205) 348-1770 Claim listing
- Sara Phillips (205) 348-1770 Claim listing
- Shawn Cecil (205) 348-1770 Claim listing
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 in Tuscaloosa:
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.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 Alabama.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 Alabama and hospitals with labor and delivery in Alabama.
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 Tuscaloosa, AL?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 21 pediatricians in Tuscaloosa, AL: 10 at 3 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 11 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Alabama'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.
What care is listed in Tuscaloosa, AL?
- In this directory, Tuscaloosa, AL has 1 doula, 2 lactation consultants, 1 midwife, 1 hospital with labor and delivery, 7 OB-GYNs and 14 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Tuscaloosa?
- Dch Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL under 1 mile
- Bibb Medical Center Centreville, AL about 28 miles
- Medical West, an Affiliate of UAB Health System Bessemer, AL about 32 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Tuscaloosa. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.