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Pediatricians in Rhode Island

145 pediatricians listed in 20 Rhode Island cities. 2 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 199 pediatricians in Rhode Island, in 145 listings: 28 practices, clinics and hospitals (82 pediatricians) and 117 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

20

cities with a listing

NPPES, September 2026

2

cities with 10 or more

NPPES, September 2026

Yes

Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island Medicaid covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 190% of the federal poverty level, and CHIP covers it up to 258% (about $55,831 a year for a household of two). Both cover you for 12 months after the pregnancy ends.

Income limits as of January 2026.

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Rhode Island details

Medicaid covers pregnancy up to 190% FPL and CHIP covers pregnant individuals up to 258% FPL.

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

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.

Smaller towns

18 places have fewer than 10 pediatricians or no practice or clinic on file. Each shows up to 3, practices first; the rest are one search away, with phone numbers.

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 Rhode Island:

  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 Rhode Island.

  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 Rhode Island and hospitals with labor and delivery in Rhode Island.

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 Rhode Island?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 199 pediatricians in Rhode Island: 82 at 28 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 117 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island cover?

Having a baby in Rhode Island Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 190% / 258% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Rhode Island

How do you choose a pediatrician?