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Pediatricians in Palo Alto, CA

105 pediatricians listed in Palo Alto: 3 practices and clinics and 102 pediatricians listed individually.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 278 pediatricians in Palo Alto, CA, in 105 listings: 3 practices, clinics and hospitals (176 pediatricians) and 102 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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Practices, clinics and hospitals (3)

Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital

Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Jennifer Boule, Leticia Pelayo, Raquel Burgos

725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 498-7103
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Lpch Medical Group

Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here

Pediatricians: David Lewis

725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 498-7103
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Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital

Clinic or medical group · 172 pediatricians registered here

725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 497-8000
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Pediatricians listed individually (102)

Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.

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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 Palo Alto:

  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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 278 pediatricians in Palo Alto, CA: 176 at 3 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 102 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?

  • In this directory, Palo Alto, CA has 4 doulas, 4 lactation consultants, 4 midwives, 19 OB-GYNs and 105 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026).

Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Palo Alto?

Straight-line distance from the middle of Palo Alto. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.

Which cities near Palo Alto have pediatricians?

What other care is listed in Palo Alto?

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

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