Pediatricians in Methuen, MA
12 pediatricians listed in Methuen: 1 practice or clinic and 11 pediatricians listed individually.
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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)
Methuen Family Health
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Christopher Minor, Sarah Ravelo
147 Pelham St, Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 683-3491Pediatricians listed individually (11)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- David Avila (978) 683-1974 Claim listing
- Dipakkumar Patel (978) 687-0151 Claim listing
- Eve Guerrero-Pajela (978) 687-6355 Claim listing
- Lawrence Lerman (978) 683-1974 Claim listing
- Mary Anderson (978) 683-1974 Claim listing
- Nancy Nagda (978) 687-6355 Claim listing
- Rex Pajela (978) 687-6355 Claim listing
- Richard Laspina (978) 683-1974 Claim listing
- Sherrill Davis (978) 683-1974 Claim listing
- Stivaly Rodriguez Quezada (978) 687-6355 Claim listing
- Yelizaveta Vaynshteyn (978) 687-6355 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 Methuen:
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 Massachusetts.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 Massachusetts and hospitals with labor and delivery in Massachusetts.
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 Methuen, MA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 13 pediatricians in Methuen, MA: 2 at 1 practice, clinic or hospital, and 11 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Methuen, MA 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 Massachusetts'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 Methuen, MA?
- In this directory, Methuen, MA has 4 doulas, 1 hospital with labor and delivery, 3 OB-GYNs and 12 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Methuen?
- Holy Family Hospital Methuen, MA about 1 mile
- Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA about 3 miles
- Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA about 11 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Methuen. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.