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Pediatricians in Texas

3,026 pediatricians listed in 268 Texas cities. 55 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 3,876 pediatricians in Texas, in 3,026 listings: 702 practices, clinics and hospitals (1,552 pediatricians) and 2,324 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

268

cities with a listing

NPPES, September 2026

55

cities with 10 or more

NPPES, September 2026

Yes

Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Texas?

Texas Medicaid for Pregnant Women covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 203% of the federal poverty level (about $43,929 a year for a household of two) and for 12 months after the pregnancy ends. Between 203% and 207% ($44,795 for two), CHIP Perinatal covers the pregnancy, but the mother's coverage ends with the birth month plus two postpartum checkups.

Income limits as of January 2026.

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Texas details

Between 203% and 207% FPL, coverage is through CHIP's From Conception to End of Pregnancy option, which covers the pregnancy (the unborn child) regardless of the parent's immigration status.

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

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 55 city pages, A to Z

Smaller towns

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

A Abilene, Addison, Alamo +12
B Bartonville, Bastrop, Bay City +15
C Carrizo Springs, Castroville, Cedar Hill +12
D Dayton, Decatur, Deer Park +8
E Eagle Pass, Eastland, Edna +2
F Falfurrias, Farmers Branch, Farmersville +10
G Gainesville, Georgetown, Giddings +7
H Hallettsville, Harker Heights, Harlingen +8
I Ingleside
J Jacksonville, Jasper, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston +4
K Keller, Kerrville, Kingsville +1
L LA Grange, LA Vernia, Lackland a F B +18
M Magnolia, Manor, Marble Falls +11
N Nacogdoches, Nederland, North Richland Hills
O Orange
P Palestine, Palmhurst, Paris +10
R Randolph a F B, Randolph Afb, Ransom Canyon +11
S Sachse, Saginaw, San Angelo +14
T Terrell, Texarkana, Texas City +3
U Uvalde
V Victoria
W Waxahachie, Weatherford, West Lake Hills +9

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 Texas:

  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 Texas.

  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 Texas and hospitals with labor and delivery in Texas.

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 Texas?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 3,876 pediatricians in Texas: 1,552 at 702 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 2,324 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Texas 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 Texas'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.

Pediatricians in neighboring states

What does Texas cover?

Having a baby in Texas Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 203% / 207% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Voluntary Medicaid pays for a doula No See Texas

How do you choose a pediatrician?