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Pediatricians in Washington

888 pediatricians listed in 96 Washington cities. 14 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 1,161 pediatricians in Washington, in 888 listings: 137 practices, clinics and hospitals (410 pediatricians) and 751 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

96

cities with a listing

NPPES, September 2026

14

cities with 10 or more

NPPES, September 2026

Yes

Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Washington?

In Washington, Apple Health covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 215% of the federal poverty level (about $46,526 a year for a household of two) and for 12 months after the pregnancy ends.

Income limits as of January 2026.

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

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 14 city pages, A to Z

Smaller towns

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

A Aberdeen, Arlington, Auburn
B Bainbridge Island, Battle Ground, Benton City +4
C Camas, Castle Rock, Centralia +2
D Des Moines
E Eastsound, Edmonds, Elma +2
F Fairchild Afb, Fall City, Fircrest +2
G Gig Harbor, Grandview
I Issaquah
J Joint Base Lewis McChord
K Kent, Kirkland
L Lake Stevens, Lakewood, Liberty Lake +1
M Maple Valley, Marysville, Mercer Island +6
N Neah Bay
O Oak Harbor, Othello
P Pasco, Port Angeles, Port Orchard +3
R Renton, Richand, Richland +1
S Sammamish, Seatac, Seattl +8
T Toppenish, Tukwila
U University Place
V Vancouvar
W Walla Walla, Wapato, Wenatchee +4
Y Yakima, Yelm

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 Washington:

  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 Washington.

  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 Washington and hospitals with labor and delivery in Washington.

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 Washington?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 1,161 pediatricians in Washington: 410 at 137 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 751 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Washington 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 Washington'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 Washington cover?

Having a baby in Washington Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 215% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Washington

How do you choose a pediatrician?