Kids First Pediatrics
Lakewood Ranch · Telehealth offered · Takes Aetna, BCBS +3
At a glance
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
- Telehealth
- Virtual visits offered
- In person
- Highland Village, Texas
- Insurance
- Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · United Healthcare · Healthcare Highways
ADHD care
Lists ADHD, anxiety, mood, inattention, behavioral health among the concerns it addresses, according to its website.
ADHD
Anxiety, mood, inattention
Behavioral health
About
Kids First Pediatrics is a physician-owned, independent pediatric practice in Highland Village, Texas. It was founded in 1991 and states its goal as accessible, continuous, comprehensive and coordinated pediatric care. The practice describes itself as a medical home for children and their families.
- Medical home model
- Evidence-based medicine
- Phone advice access
Concerns they commonly address
Asthma
Asthma care includes diagnosis, medication management, asthma action plans, and spirometry (lung function testing) performed in the office.
Mental health conditions
Evaluation and management of common pediatric mental health conditions, including ADHD evaluations, are offered, with behavioral health consults available to established patients who keep annual wellness visits.
Services
Preventative care
Well-child visits include growth and development monitoring, screenings, physical exams, immunizations and anticipatory guidance.
Sick visits
Same day care for acute illnesses, with established patients able to schedule sick visits online through the patient portal.
Rapid screens
On-site testing with quick results for strep, flu, COVID and RSV, glucose and hemoglobin checks, and urinalysis.
Telemedicine
Virtual visits for medication check ups, behavioral consults, following up on lab results, or other concerns.
Sutures
Lacerations are treated with sutures or Dermabond (medical grade skin adhesive), depending on the injury.
Vaccines
The practice follows the immunization schedule recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Founder
Dr Marla Conger
Kids First Pediatrics was founded in 1991 by Dr Marla Conger, whose vision of compassionate, trusted, evidence based care continues to guide us today.
Insurance, self-pay and costs
Insurance listed by the practice
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Healthcare Highways, Medi-Share. Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.
Medical advice requests
Requests for medical advice are not answered by email and must be submitted through the patient portal or by calling the office.
Response time
General inquiries may take up to 2 business days for a response.
What to know before contacting
New patients
The practice says it is accepting new patients.
Who it sees
Children up to age 16, Infancy through adolescence.
Care setting
In person in Highland Village, Texas; telehealth: Virtual visits offered.
Not an emergency service
After hours, callers are redirected to a 24 hour Nurse Advice Line.
Questions families ask
Does Kids First Pediatrics provide ADHD care?
Its website lists ADHD, anxiety, mood, inattention, behavioral health among the concerns it addresses. Confirm with the practice.
Can I use telehealth?
Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Virtual visits offered.
What insurance does Kids First Pediatrics list?
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Healthcare Highways, Medi-Share. Always confirm coverage with the practice and your insurer.
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