Pediatricians in Santa Maria, CA
14 pediatricians listed in Santa Maria: 7 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 (7)
Comm Health Centers Santa Maria II
Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Richard Ripple, Sudha Russell, Susan Bartolini
1835 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 346-2753Pediatric Medical Group of Santa Maria
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Michele Kielty, Ryan Leachman
1430 E Main St, #201, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-3548Melinda Belgrave MD
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Himat Tank
1505 Shepard Dr Ste 102, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 928-9300Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Peter Statti
1414 S Miller St, Suite 8, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 345-3702Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Laura Herzberg and 2 more
2801 Santa Maria Way, Bldg a & B, Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 934-5400Central Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
220 S Palisade Dr, Ste 204, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 354-7101Santa barbara Public Health Dept-Santa Maria Womens Health Care Center
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 104, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 739-8710Pediatricians 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.
- Alaa Shaban (805) 361-8900 Claim listing
- Ashley Buchanan (805) 739-3561 Claim listing
- Felipe Arce (805) 361-8900 Claim listing
- Jeffrey Kaplan (805) 354-5200 Claim listing
- Jessica Vaughn (805) 739-3561 Claim listing
- Melinda Belgrave (805) 354-5200 Claim listing
- Richard Insco (805) 739-3561 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 Santa Maria:
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 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 Santa Maria, CA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 19 pediatricians in Santa Maria, CA: 12 at 7 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 7 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Santa Maria, 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 Maria, CA?
- In this directory, Santa Maria, CA has 5 doulas, 6 lactation consultants, 2 midwives, 1 hospital with labor and delivery, 7 OB-GYNs and 14 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Santa Maria?
- Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, CA about 8 miles
- French Hospital Medical Center San Luis Obispo, CA about 31 miles
- Adventist Health Sierra Vista San Luis Obispo, CA about 32 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Santa Maria. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.