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Pediatricians in Santa Cruz, CA

21 pediatricians listed in Santa Cruz: 1 practice or clinic and 20 pediatricians listed individually.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 21 pediatricians in Santa Cruz, CA, in 21 listings: 1 practice, clinic or hospital (1 pediatrician) and 20 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 (1)

County of Santa Cruz

Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here

Pediatricians: Minoo Sarkarati

1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 454-4100
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Pediatricians listed individually (20)

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

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 Santa Cruz:

  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 Santa Cruz and hospitals with labor and delivery in Santa Cruz.

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 Santa Cruz, CA?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 21 pediatricians in Santa Cruz, CA: 1 at 1 practice, clinic or hospital, and 20 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?

  • In this directory, Santa Cruz, CA has 33 doulas, 9 lactation consultants, 23 midwives, 1 birth center, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 29 OB-GYNs and 21 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).

Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Santa Cruz?

Straight-line distance from the middle of Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz have pediatricians?

What other care is listed in Santa Cruz?

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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