Pediatricians in Salinas, CA
11 pediatricians listed in Salinas: 4 practices and clinics and 7 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)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Pediatric & Adolescent Medical Assoc. of the Pacific Coast
Clinic or medical group · 4 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Amy Winter, Hieu Nguyen, Karen Mae Alipio and 1 more
260 San Jose St, Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 757-8124St. Junipero Children's Clinic
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Kimberly Timperlake-Olivares, Steve Darmawan
333 Abbott St Ste C, Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 288-8811Natividad Medical Center
Hospital · 6 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Chiquita Palha De Sousa, Debra Bright, Heba Aldarawsha and 3 more
1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-4111Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Andrea Rivas, Nadia Cristina Pena
950 Circle Dr, Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 757-6237Pediatricians listed individually (7)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Jerrie Lim (831) 751-7070 Claim listing
- Maryam Jalali (831) 751-7070 Claim listing
- Namita Bernstein (831) 422-9001 Claim listing
- Raul Lara (831) 754-4444 Claim listing
- Tonya Blakemore (831) 751-7070 Claim listing
- Wallace Giedt, Jr. (831) 751-7070 Claim listing
- Yvonne Lee Yu (831) 751-7070 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 Salinas:
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 Salinas and hospitals with labor and delivery in Salinas.
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 Salinas, CA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 21 pediatricians in Salinas, CA: 14 at 4 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 7 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA?
- In this directory, Salinas, CA has 8 doulas, 6 lactation consultants, 5 midwives, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 10 OB-GYNs and 11 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Salinas?
- Salinas Valley Health Medical Center Salinas, CA about 1 mile
- Natividad Medical Center Salinas, CA about 3 miles
- Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Monterey, CA about 17 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Salinas. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.