Pediatric Well Visits

How do I prepare for my child’s well visit?

If you are transitioning your child to NGPG Pediatrics from another doctor, please bring your child’s medical records or call your former pediatrician’s office to request for records to be send to NGPG.

You may want to ask any adults that engage with your child regularly or other caretakers to share any updates on their health or development that may be worth sharing with your pediatrician. Have a list of questions for your pediatrician, especially if a parent or caretaker cannot attend the appointment.

Bring any paperwork that you need the doctor to sign off on. If your child’s school requires that your doctor sign a special form on vaccinations or school physicals, be sure to bring that along with you to your appointment.

How often are child well visits?

Before your child’s first birthday, you can expect to schedule a well child visit every month to three months. These visits will help ensure that your child is developing appropriately, receiving recommended immunizations and getting certain critical health screenings.

During the second year, you may see your pediatrician for a well child visit every three to six months. Around three or four years old, your child will transition to annual well child visits.

What is included in a child well visit?

Well child visits vary based on the age of your child and any conditions they may have. Generally, these visits include:

• Screenings and developmental monitoring – these are particularly important in infancy
• Immunizations
• Educational information on the health and well-being of your child
• Chronic illness management, if needed
• If needed, physicals for school or sports

How much does a child well visit cost?

The cost of child well visits vary based on the type of insurance your child has. Learn more about the types of insurance we take, and please call our NGPG offices directly to discuss an estimate for your child’s pediatric office visits.