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Arizona is home to 138 verified pediatricians across 16 cities, with plans like AHCCCS (Medicaid), Mercy Care, and Cigna widely accepted. Every listing is checked against the federal NPI registry. No paid ranking — paid placements are always labeled Featured.
Pediatric practices handle well-child visits, vaccinations, acute care for childhood illnesses, developmental screenings, and chronic condition management (asthma, allergies, ADHD). Families typically choose a pediatrician for proximity, hours that accommodate working parents, the option of same-day sick visits, and the practice's approach to vaccinations and developmental support.
Pediatrics in Arizona — frequently asked questions
Real questions Arizona patients ask — from finding the right practice and understanding insurance to costs, visits, and when to seek care.
City Select lists 138 verified pediatricians across 16 Arizona cities. Every listing is matched against the federal National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, so you're seeing real, registered practices — not paid placements.
23 pediatricians in the directory list Medicare. Use the insurance filter to narrow by Medicare, AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more — counts update for the city you choose.
Pick your city from the search bar or filter rail to see pediatricians in that area — the directory covers Phoenix (39), Scottsdale (19), Gilbert (16), Mesa (13), Chandler (12). You can also search by practice name, doctor name, insurance, or service to build a shortlist in seconds.
Yes. Every profile is sourced from the federal NPI registry maintained by CMS, and we never sell ranking. Listing order is determined by how complete a practice's verified profile is (services, providers, insurance, hours) — never by payment. Featured and sponsored placements are always clearly labelled as such and never change the directory order, a practice's verification status, or any fact on its profile. A practice can improve its position by claiming its listing and adding information — for free.
Pediatricians specialize exclusively in caring for children, with extra training to spot developmental, feeding, and growth issues. Family doctors care for the whole family across all ages, so the same provider can see your child into adulthood. Both can care for healthy kids — it comes down to whether you prefer a child-only specialist or one provider for everyone.
The first checkup is usually 3–5 days after birth (sometimes sooner), to check weight, feeding, jaundice, and overall health. Newborns are seen frequently in the early weeks, so it helps to have your pediatrician chosen before delivery.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends visits at birth, then around 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 24 months, then yearly. These checkups track growth and development, give vaccines on schedule, and are a chance to ask questions as your child grows.
Yes — it's wise to start looking about three months before your due date and have a pediatrician chosen before delivery, since your baby will be seen within days of birth. Many practices offer a prenatal meet-and-greet so you can evaluate fit ahead of time.
Look for a board-certified pediatrician, consider location, office hours, and same-day sick availability, and ask about their approach to vaccines, after-hours calls, and communication. Recommendations from your OB, friends, and family help, and a quick visit or call lets you gauge whether you feel comfortable and heard.
Childhood immunizations follow the CDC/AAP schedule, with many key vaccines given at the 2-, 4-, 6-, 12-, 15-, and 18-month visits, plus boosters and the flu vaccine later. Your pediatrician tracks the schedule and explains each vaccine — and most are covered at no cost as preventive care.
A well-child visit is preventive — growth checks, development, vaccines, and guidance — and is usually covered fully by insurance. A sick visit addresses a specific illness or problem (fever, ear pain, rash) and may carry a copay. They're scheduled and billed differently.
For most non-emergencies — fevers, colds, minor injuries, rashes — start with your pediatrician, who knows your child and can often fit in same-day sick visits or advise by phone. Use urgent care when the office is closed, and call 911 or go to the ER for trouble breathing, severe injury, a stiff neck with fever, a seizure, or any life-threatening symptom.
Yes — under most plans, well-child visits and recommended childhood vaccines are covered as preventive care at no out-of-pocket cost. Arizona's AHCCCS and KidsCare programs also cover children's checkups and immunizations for families who qualify.
For routine pediatric care, no — you book directly with your pediatrician. To see a pediatric specialist (like a pediatric cardiologist or allergist), some insurance plans require a referral from your pediatrician, who will help coordinate it.
Absolutely. The relationship and communication matter a lot, and you're free to change providers if you're not comfortable — just request that your child's records be transferred so the new pediatrician has their full history and vaccine record.
After the busy first three years, well-child checkups generally shift to once a year, plus sick visits as needed. These annual visits track growth, development, school and sports readiness, and keep vaccines up to date.
Bring your insurance card and ID, your child's birth and hospital records, their immunization record, any specialist notes, and a list of questions or concerns. For older kids, note any symptoms, medications, or developmental questions you want to discuss.
Yes — pediatricians routinely diagnose and manage common chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, eczema, and ADHD, and coordinate with specialists when a case is complex. Your pediatrician is usually the right first stop for these concerns.
Ask about board certification and experience, office hours and same-day sick visits, how after-hours calls and advice are handled, their views on vaccines and feeding, hospital affiliations, and which providers your child might see. It's also a chance to see whether their communication style fits yours.
Yes — many practices offer self-pay rates, and Arizona's AHCCCS and KidsCare programs provide low-cost or free coverage for children's checkups, vaccines, and sick care for families who qualify. Community health centers also offer sliding-scale pediatric care.
Pediatrics by city in Arizona
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