# Pediatricians in Colorado

> A pediatrician is a physician who cares for babies, children, and teenagers. You can usually choose a pediatrician as your child's primary care provider.

Source: Colorado Health Insurance Colorado Care Index (https://coloradohealthinsurance.com/care/pediatrics), data updated 2026-11-11. Published by Grove Benefit Advisors LLC, a licensed Colorado health insurance agency.

## When people see one

- Well-child checkups and school forms
- Childhood vaccines
- Fever, ear pain, or a cough
- Questions about growth or development

## How it differs

- Family medicine doctor: A pediatrician sees children only. A family medicine doctor sees children and adults, so parents and kids can share one doctor.

## On 2027 Colorado plans

- Referral: No. You don't need a referral for primary care.
- Visit cost by metal level (standard plans):
  - Bronze: $25 to $50 a visit on 23 of 56 plans
  - Silver: $0 to $40 a visit on 53 of 58 plans
  - Gold: $0 to $30 a visit on 26 of 30 plans

## In Colorado

- 1,538 clinicians at 461 locations in public records (NPPES, CMS).

## Questions to ask the office

- Are you taking new patients?
- Which 2027 plans do you take? Ask for the plan's network name, not only the insurance company.
- Do you offer same-day sick visits for children?
- Who answers calls after hours?

## Sources

- [MedlinePlus: Types of health care providers](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001933.htm)
- [HealthCare.gov glossary: Primary care provider](https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/primary-care-provider/)