A pediatrician you can text when the questions start at 2am.
Concierge pediatrics in Newton, Massachusetts. The first year is when you have the most questions. We are the practice that picks up.
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The first year is when you most need a pediatrician you can call.
A first fever. A bottle that took longer than usual. The third night of broken sleep that has you searching "normal infant sleep patterns" on your phone at 3am. You want the person on the other end of the line to know your baby.
We hold each doctor's panel to no more than 300 children, roughly 15 to 20 percent of a traditional practice. This is what lets us answer the small questions before they become big ones.
Newborn care, the way it should be.
Prenatal visit before your baby arrives.
Hospital follow-up visits in the first week.
Breastfeeding support and weight checks.
Sleep guidance based on your baby, not the internet.
After-hours phone access for the calls that cannot wait.
A pediatrician who picks up when something feels off.
"There is really nothing too small in pediatrics for parents to reach out about. If it's important to the family, it's important to us."
Dr. Christina Nordt
Pick your pediatrician once. We stay through college.
This is the practice your child grows up with. From the first newborn visit through the end of college. Up to 23 years. When your child leaves for college, we get licensed in as many states as possible so the same trusted doctor stays the doctor.
$500 per month for one child.
A flat membership fee covers everything we do. No co-pays. No insurance billing for in-office care. Family pricing is available for two or more children in the practice.
Questions, answered.
What makes Essential Pediatrics different?
Each doctor cares for no more than 300 children, roughly 15 to 20 percent of a traditional practice. Smaller panels mean more time for your child. We do not bill insurance, so your doctor's recommendations are based on what your child needs, not what an insurer will pay for.
What does membership cost?
One child: $500 / month ($6,000 / year). Two children: $10,000 / year. Family of three or four: $12,000 / year. A flat fee covers all the care we provide in our offices.
Do you take insurance?
We do not bill insurance for in-office care. We provide a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. You will still want insurance for specialist visits, outside labs, hospitalizations, and prescriptions.
Can I reach my doctor after hours?
Yes. You can reach your doctor by cell, text, email, or telemedicine, including after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Talk to Dr. Pring or Dr. Nordt before the baby arrives.
A call, an in-person visit, or a virtual meeting. Your questions, answered by the doctor who would be your child's pediatrician. No commitment.