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Pediatricians in Illinois

1,460 pediatricians listed in 210 Illinois cities. 16 cities have their own page; smaller towns are listed below with every phone number.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 2,226 pediatricians in Illinois, in 1,460 listings: 302 practices, clinics and hospitals (1,068 pediatricians) and 1,158 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

210

cities with a listing

NPPES, September 2026

16

cities with 10 or more

NPPES, September 2026

Yes

Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Illinois?

Illinois Medicaid (Moms & Babies) covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level (about $46,093 a year for a household of two) and for 12 months after the pregnancy ends.

Income limits as of January 2026.

Apply for Illinois Medicaid (Moms & Babies) Every state, side by side

Source: KFF State Health Facts, January 2026Having a baby in Illinois

Pediatricians by city

Cities with 10 or more pediatricians, including a practice, clinic or hospital, have a page with every listing and the cities nearby.

All 16 city pages, A to Z

Smaller towns

194 places have fewer than 10 pediatricians or no practice or clinic on file. Each links to its pediatricians in search, with phone numbers.

A Addison, Algonquin, Alton +1
B Bannockburn, Barrington, Bartlett +11
C Calumet City, Canton, Carbondale +19
D Danville, Darien, Decatur +5
E East Alton, East Saint Louis, Effingham +4
F Fairfield, Flossmoor, Ford Heights +3
G Galesburg, Geneva, Genoa +10
H Harrisburg, Harvard, Harvey +4
J Jacksonville, Joliet
K Kankakee
L LA Grange, LA Grange Highlands, LA Grange Park +13
M Macomb, Mahomet, Manito +18
N New Lenox, Niles, Normal +4
O O Fallon, Oak Brook, Olney +4
P Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Park +9
Q Quincy
R Richton Park, River Forest, Riverside +6
S Sandwich, Schaumburg, Scott Afb +14
T Taylorville, Tinley Park
U Urbana
W Washington, Waukegan, West Chester +13
Y Yorkville

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 Illinois:

  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 Illinois.

  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 Illinois and hospitals with labor and delivery in Illinois.

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 Illinois?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 2,226 pediatricians in Illinois: 1,068 at 302 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 1,158 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Illinois 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 Illinois'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.

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What does Illinois cover?

Having a baby in Illinois Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 213% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave No Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Illinois

How do you choose a pediatrician?