Pediatricians in Escondido, CA
10 pediatricians listed in Escondido: 4 practices and clinics and 6 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
Yes Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in California?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in California?
Medi-Cal covers pregnancy for incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (4)
Neighborhood Healthcare - Pediatrics & Prenatal
Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Nancy Aldana, Noelle Villa, Teresa Tseng
426 N Date St, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 690-5900Neighborhood Healthcare Escondido Ohio Ave
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Mary Spencer
910 E Ohio Ave Ste 101, Escondido, CA 92025
(833) 867-4642Neighborhood Healthcare - Escondido
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Byron Chow
460 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 520-8100DAP Health-Centro Medico Escondido-1121 Washington
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Bernard Wosk, Keyvan Malekshamran
1121 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 871-0606Pediatricians listed individually (6)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Ashley Martinez (760) 746-2641 Claim listing
- Breanna Belle Lao (833) 574-2273 Claim listing
- Edward Chambers (760) 746-2641 Claim listing
- Joyce Song (760) 746-2641 Claim listing
- Lynette Asselin (760) 746-2641 Claim listing
- Monte Klaudt (800) 290-5000 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 Escondido:
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 California.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 Escondido 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 Escondido, CA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 13 pediatricians in Escondido, CA: 7 at 4 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 6 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Escondido, CA 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.
What care is listed in Escondido, CA?
- In this directory, Escondido, CA has 15 doulas, 7 lactation consultants, 8 midwives, 1 hospital with labor and delivery, 10 OB-GYNs and 10 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Escondido?
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA about 7 miles
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA about 15 miles
- Scripps Memorial Hospital LA Jolla LA Jolla, CA about 23 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Escondido. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.