Gulf Coast Pediatrics

Comprehensive Pediatric Services

Gulf Coast Pediatrics offers a wide range of pediatric services. Please note that all patients must be current on vaccinations as per our safety protocols.

Core Service Highlights

Pediatric Check-Ups

Preventive medical check-ups are crucial for your child's health. Our providers offer a full range of preventive services, including all required EPSDT check-ups.

We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recommendations for well-child visits to ensure we can effectively monitor your child’s growth and development from birth through through the last year of high school.

  • 3 - 5 days
  • 2 weeks
  • 1 month
  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 2-18 years (annual exams)

General Pediatric Care

  • Immunizations
  • Well Child Check-up
  • EPSDT physicals
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Lab tests
  • School/Sports Physicals
  • Camp Physicals
  • Acute Sick Visits
  • Flu Shots

Streamlined Payment Options

For Insured Patients

  • We accept BCBS (including All Kids), Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, and most other commercial plans.
  • We'll bill your visit directly to your insurance. Please bring your current insurance card and photo ID to your first visit.
  • Your insurance policy is between you and your provider. For policy questions, call the number on your insurance card.
  • We're happy to file your claim, but if your plan doesn't pay within 30 days, the balance is your responsibility.
  • Any uncovered amount is due immediately after you receive your first invoice.
  • Copayments are due at time of service.
  • We do not accept personal checks.
  • Delinquent accounts are sent to collections.

For Out-of-Pocket & Uninsured Patients

  • Payment is due at time of service.
  • Patient visits start at $120.
  • In-office procedures are discounted for these patients.
  • Contact us for details on tests, procedures, and vaccines.

For Medicaid Patients

  • Our Medicaid panel is OPEN to children 9 years and younger.
  • We accept Medicaid as primary insurance.
  • We DO NOT file Medicaid as secondary insurance.
  • If Medicaid is secondary, you are responsible for your primary commercial insurance co-pay at the time of visit.
  • We DO NOT send Medicaid referrals when Medicaid is a secondary insurance.
  • Medicaid requires an annual well-child check-up for all patients using Medicaid as primary insurance. Find out more at www.medicaid.alabama.gov/.

Please Note: We have the right to change and/or update policies based on an individual's healthcare needs.

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After-Hours Emergencies

For emergencies outside of our regular office hours, please call 911 or proceed directly to the nearest emergency room.

Emergency Services & Fire Department
911

Poison Control (National Center)
(800) 222-1222

Center for Disease Control
(800) CDC-INFO
(800) 232-4636

University Providence Hospital
(251) 633-1000

USA Children's & Women's Hospital
(251) 415-1000

Mobile Infirmary
(251) 435-2400

Springhill Memorial
(251) 344-9630

Let's Schedule Your Visit

Have questions about your child's health, our services, or anything else? Please don't hesitate to reach out! Our friendly team is here to help and happy to arrange an appointment for you at your convenience.