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Pediatricians in California

4,080 pediatricians listed in 422 California cities. 87 cities have their own page; smaller towns are listed below with every phone number.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 5,968 pediatricians in California, in 4,080 listings: 904 practices, clinics and hospitals (2,792 pediatricians) and 3,176 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

422

cities with a listing

NPPES, September 2026

87

cities with 10 or more

NPPES, September 2026

Yes

Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in California?

In California, Medi-Cal covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level, and the Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP) covers it up to 322% (about $69,681 a year for a household of two). Both cover you for 12 months after the pregnancy ends.

Income limits as of January 2026.

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California details

Between 213% and 322% FPL, coverage is through CHIP's From Conception to End of Pregnancy option, which covers the pregnancy (the unborn child) regardless of the parent's immigration status. BenefitsCal is California's statewide online application for Medi-Cal and other benefits.

Source: KFF State Health Facts, January 2026Having a baby in California

Pediatricians by city

Cities with 10 or more pediatricians, including a practice, clinic or hospital, have a page with every listing and the cities nearby.

All 87 city pages, A to Z

Smaller towns

335 places have fewer than 10 pediatricians or no practice or clinic on file. Each links to its pediatricians in search, with phone numbers.

A Agoura Hills, Alameda, Alamo +16
B Baldwin Park, Banning, Barstow +15
C Calexico, Camarillo, Cameron Park +35
D Danville, Davis, Delano +4
E East Palo Alto, Eastvale, Edwards Afb +9
F Fairfax, Fallbrook, Fillmore +7
G Gardena, Gilroy, Glendora +7
H Hacienda Heights, Half Moon Bay, Hanford +10
I Imperial, Indio, Inglewood
J Jackson
K King City
L LA Canada, LA Canada Flintridge, LA Habra +27
M Malibu, Mammoth Lakes, Manhattan Beach +22
N National City, Newark, Newhall +6
O Oak Park, Oakdale, Ontario +4
P Pacific Palisades, Pacoima, Palm Desert +22
R Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage +17
S Saint Helena, San Bruno, San Carlos +40
T Tarzana, Tehachapi, Temple City +8
U Ukiah, Union City, Upland
V Vacaville, Valencia, Vallejo +6
W W Lancaster, Watsonville, West Covina +14
Y Yokosuka, Yreka, Yucaipa +1

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 California:

  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 California.

  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 California and hospitals with labor and delivery in California.

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 California?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 5,968 pediatricians in California: 2,792 at 904 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 3,176 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in California 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 California'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 in neighboring states

What does California cover?

Having a baby in California Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 213% / 322% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See California

How do you choose a pediatrician?