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Pediatricians in Tacoma, WA

66 pediatricians listed in Tacoma: 6 practices and clinics and 60 pediatricians listed individually.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 74 pediatricians in Tacoma, WA, in 66 listings: 6 practices, clinics and hospitals (14 pediatricians) and 60 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

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Practices, clinics and hospitals (6)

Community Health Care

Clinic or medical group · 5 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Benjamin Merrill, Chaitri Desai, Jennifer Tabakin and 2 more

1148 Broadway Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98402

(253) 597-4550
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Pediatrics Northwest

Clinic or medical group · 4 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Danielle Coleman, Fariha Best, Lily Kregenow and 1 more

316 Martin Luther King Jr Way, #212, Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 383-5777
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Nan Shin Moynihan, Ngoc Thien Nguyen

1112 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 593-2144
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Community Medical Care for Children

Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here

Pediatricians: Michael Tomkins

311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 403-1444
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Multicare Health System

Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here

Pediatricians: Rebecca Taxier

316 Martin L King Jr Way Ste 212, Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 383-5777
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Multicare Health System

Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here

Pediatricians: Andrew Reichert

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 403-1000
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Pediatricians listed individually (60)

Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.

Showing 30 of 60, A to Z. See all pediatricians in and near Tacoma in search, 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 Tacoma:

  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 Tacoma and hospitals with labor and delivery in Tacoma.

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 Tacoma, WA?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 74 pediatricians in Tacoma, WA: 14 at 6 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 60 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Tacoma, WA 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.

What care is listed in Tacoma, WA?

  • In this directory, Tacoma, WA has 42 doulas, 8 lactation consultants, 62 midwives, 2 birth centers, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 51 OB-GYNs and 66 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).

Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Tacoma?

Straight-line distance from the middle of Tacoma. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.

Which cities near Tacoma have pediatricians?

What other care is listed in Tacoma?

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

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