Pediatricians in Mankato, MN
16 pediatricians listed in Mankato: 1 practice or clinic and 15 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 Minnesota?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Minnesota?
Medical Assistance covers pregnancy for incomes up to 283% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (1)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato
Hospital · 9 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Ebtihal Ahmed, Gabriela Prutsky Lopez, Janielle Nordell and 6 more
1025 Marsh Street, Mankato, MN 56002
(507) 625-4031Pediatricians listed individually (15)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Amy Deehr (507) 389-8529 Claim listing
- Benjamin Dexter (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Brian Williams (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Catherine Davis (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Christine Hunter (507) 389-8529 Claim listing
- Craig Anderson (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Darla Wrage (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Donald Putzier (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Emily Weimer (507) 594-6500 Claim listing
- Jaya Wadhawan (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Kelly Bryan (507) 389-8529 Claim listing
- Mary Smentek (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Peter Nolan (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Robert Larson (507) 625-1811 Claim listing
- Sheila Ruschmeyer (507) 625-1811 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 Mankato:
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 Minnesota.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 Minnesota and hospitals with labor and delivery in Minnesota.
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 Mankato, MN?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 24 pediatricians in Mankato, MN: 9 at 1 practice, clinic or hospital, and 15 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Mankato, MN 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 Minnesota'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 Mankato, MN?
- In this directory, Mankato, MN has 1 doula, 2 midwives, 1 hospital with labor and delivery, 8 OB-GYNs and 16 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Mankato?
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato Mankato, MN about 1 mile
- New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm, MN about 27 miles
- United Hospital District Blue Earth, MN about 36 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Mankato. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.