Best Pediatric Care Providers in Kansas City, MO
Pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners provide well-child checkups, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and sick visits for newborns, infants, and children. Browse verified profiles and connect with pediatric care providers serving families in Kansas City, Missouri.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Kansas City, MO
Natalie Norville
APRN
Jamie Baker
APRN
Karna Inga Bock
CPNP
Eileen Calabria
CPNP
Morgan Alyse Caldwell
APRN
Stephanie Kara Grote
CPNP-PC
Kristie Dawn Hobbs
RN CPNP
Anna Rachelle Kacirek
APRN, CPNP-PC
Lindsay Kiely
CPNP-PC
Ebony N Kurtz
APRN
Emily Lafferty
Ingrid a Larson
RN, CPNP
Maria Anne Little
M.S.N., C.P.N.P
Andrea Michele Mackay
Patience Ozor
D.O.
Frederick Scott Dattel
M.D.
Jessica Amy Hughes
CPNP
Stacy Lynn Hurt
CPNP
Rilynne Like
Pamela Irene Western
cpnp
Claire Pawlak Morello
M.D.
Kathleen L Ballenger
pnp
Veda Michele Donner
CPNP
Carlito C Laude
MD
Amy Michelle Maccuish
CPNP
Donna Joy Mcclanahan
RNC, PNP, MSN
Grace Palen
Martha Ann Richardson
CPNP
Molly Cathryn Dixon
PNP
Kelsey Taylor Freshour
RN, BSN, MSN, CPNP
Lauren Fenstermann
APRN
Shanna Michelle Foley
PNP
Tyneisha S Orr
DNP, APRN-NP
Kylene Mae Ferrell
APRN
Angela Meredith Habermehl
CPNP-PC, IBCLC
Lindsey Hibler
CPNP
Sarah Kernicky
Paola Luna
MD
Kathleen Elizabeth Jansen-kraly
CNPN
Kara Hildebrandt
NP
Victoria Crossett
DNP
Catharine Kral
DO
Margaret Brimeyer
Rebecca Mary Juhl
DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC
Coreen Bisel
Catherine J Black
MSN, ARNP, CPNP
Emily Elder Cowden
APN
Christy Lynn Dejmal
CPNP
Barbara Ann Devorin
APRN, BC, PNP
Lauren Elizabeth Estes
Sarah Forge
Patricia Towey Gibbons
rn,bc,pnp
Amy Goodwin
MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Brian S Harvey
D.O.
Linda Marie Hussey
RN,MSN,CPNP
Terri Lynn Luetjen
RN, CPNP
Alaryce Maturey
CPNP-PC
Jennifer Alice Mccarthy
RN, MSN, CPNP-PC
Jacqueline Mcgee
PNP
Megan Mcghee
MSN, RN, PNP-PC
What Does a Pediatrician Do?
Pediatric care providers manage your child's health from the first newborn exam through childhood. They perform well-child visits, administer vaccinations, track developmental milestones, diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, and refer to specialists when needed. Many families choose their pediatrician before birth and have the provider visit the baby in the hospital. Building a relationship with a pediatrician you trust is one of the most important steps in your care team.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Pediatrician in Kansas City
Visit the practice before your due date — many pediatricians offer prenatal meet-and-greet appointments.
Ask about their approach to common topics: vaccination schedules, breastfeeding support, sleep guidance, and when to call versus go to urgent care.
Check their availability — same-day sick visits, after-hours advice lines, and weekend hours matter when you have a newborn.
Consider logistics: location, parking, wait times, and whether they offer telehealth for minor concerns.
Ask if the practice has lactation support or can refer you quickly if breastfeeding issues arise.
Cost and Insurance for Pediatric Care Providers in Missouri
Typical cost
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered by insurance as preventive care. Sick visits have standard copays. Without insurance, well-child visits typically cost $100 to $300.
Insurance coverage
Preventive pediatric care, including all recommended well-child visits and vaccinations, is covered at no cost under the ACA. Sick visits are covered with your plan's standard copay and deductible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Care Providers in Kansas City
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Ideally during the third trimester, around 28 to 34 weeks. Many pediatric practices offer prenatal consultations where you can meet the doctor, ask questions, and get a feel for the practice. Having a pediatrician selected before birth means they can see your baby in the hospital.
How often does a newborn need to see a pediatrician?
Newborns typically have their first visit within 2 to 3 days of hospital discharge, then at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. These well-child visits include growth tracking, developmental assessments, and vaccinations.
What is the difference between a pediatrician and a family doctor?
Pediatricians specialize exclusively in children's health from birth through adolescence, with extra training in childhood development, diseases, and behavior. Family medicine doctors treat patients of all ages. Both can provide excellent newborn and pediatric care.
Related Care in Kansas City
Building your care team often involves more than one type of provider. Families in Kansas City also search for:
Lactation Consultants in Kansas City
Lactation consultants are specialists in breastfeeding and infant feeding.
Sleep Consultants in Kansas City
Certified pediatric sleep consultants help families establish healthy sleep habits for newborns, infants, and toddlers using evidence-based methods tailored to your parenting style.
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