Pediatricians in Portland, ME
16 pediatricians listed in Portland: 3 practices and clinics and 13 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 Maine?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Maine?
Maine Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 214% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (3)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Portland Community Health Center
Clinic or medical group · 4 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Gita Rao, Gretchen Pianka, Kate Woodworth and 1 more
180 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-2141Peds Coverage
Clinic or medical group · 4 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Catherine Curry, Heather Emery, Jennifer Dubail and 1 more
1577 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 662-1442Mainehealth Maine Medical Center
Hospital · 27 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Allison Caldwell, Amy Buczkowski, Avital Fischer and 24 more
22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 662-0111Pediatricians listed individually (13)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Angela Branda (207) 772-5437 Claim listing
- Christopher Pezzullo (207) 772-5437 Claim listing
- Dora Anne Mills (207) 221-4627 Claim listing
- Emily Wesolowski (207) 774-4092 Claim listing
- James Bohnhoff (207) 661-1442 Claim listing
- Jay Larmon (207) 774-4092 Claim listing
- Julie Dark (207) 774-4092 Claim listing
- Karen Emery (207) 774-4092 Claim listing
- Laura Kelley (207) 772-5437 Claim listing
- Mary Jennings (207) 774-4092 Claim listing
- Paul Ritger (207) 774-4092 Claim listing
- Steven Blumenthal (207) 772-3703 Claim listing
- Torah Tomasi (207) 828-2425 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 Portland:
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 Maine.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 Portland and hospitals with labor and delivery in Portland.
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 Portland, ME?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 48 pediatricians in Portland, ME: 35 at 3 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 13 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Portland, ME 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 Maine'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 Portland, ME?
- In this directory, Portland, ME has 1 doula, 4 lactation consultants, 8 midwives, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 20 OB-GYNs and 16 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Portland?
- Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, ME under 1 mile
- Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, ME about 1 mile
- Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital Brunswick, ME about 26 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Portland. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.