Pediatrician That Accepts Medicaid Near Me
Rozalyn H. Paschal M.D. P.A. Pediatrics accepts Florida Medicaid at all three South Florida offices. Same appointment access as every other patient, same-day sick visits, and a practice that has served Miami families since 1953.
Medicaid Pediatric Care at a Glance
- Medicaid accepted
- Yes — Florida Medicaid at all three offices
- New patients
- Accepting new Medicaid patients
- Appointment access
- Same system as all patients, including daily same-day sick slots
- Covered visits
- Well-child check-ups, immunizations, sick visits, school and sports physicals
- Offices
- Miami (33147), North Miami Beach (33169), Plantation (33317)
- Counties served
- Miami-Dade and Broward
- Also accepted
- Most major commercial plans — the Aetna, Cigna and Blue Cross plans accepted
- Practice
- Founded 1953 — a Black-owned pediatric practice in Miami since 1953
- Book by phone
- (305) 758-0591
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. If your child's coverage has lapsed or you are between plans, call anyway. Gaps during Medicaid redetermination are common and frequently resolve retroactively.
Finding a Pediatrician Who Takes Medicaid in South Florida
The hard part of Medicaid pediatric care in Miami-Dade and Broward is rarely coverage. It is finding a practice that takes the plan, is accepting new patients, offers the full range of pediatric services and immunizations, and can actually see a sick child this week rather than in six.
Before comparing, it helps to read the practice overview for families choosing a pediatrician in South Florida. Some practices cap the number of Medicaid patients they enroll. Others accept the coverage but route those families into a slower appointment queue. This practice does neither. Medicaid patients book through the same system as everyone else, including the same-day sick visit slots held open each morning at every office.
Accepting new Medicaid patients
All three offices are open to new Medicaid enrollments. No waitlist, no separate intake process.
Same-day sick visits
Daily reserved slots at each office. Call early — availability is limited and first-come.
One record, three offices
Be seen at whichever kids doctor location is closest that day. Charts follow the child, not the building.
Care coordinated between visits
NCQA NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home model recognition — referrals and follow-ups tracked, not left to the parent.
What Florida Medicaid Covers for Children
Under Florida's Child Health Check-Up program, preventive pediatric care is covered at no cost to the family. Parents are frequently unaware how much is included.
| Service | Covered | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Well-child check-ups | Yes | On the AAP periodicity schedule, birth through age 20 |
| Childhood immunizations | Yes | Full CDC schedule, no cost to the family |
| Sick visits | Yes | Including same-day appointments |
| Florida school physicals | Yes | Florida form DH 3040 completed during the visit |
| FHSAA sports physicals for student athletes | Yes | FHSAA EL2 athletic clearance |
| Developmental screening | Yes | Standardized screening at recommended ages |
| Vision and hearing screening | Yes | Part of the well-child visit |
| Pediatric telemedicine visits | Yes | Coverage varies by managed-care plan — confirm when booking |
Medicaid, MediKids, and Florida KidCare — What's the Difference?
Families are often told they "don't qualify for Medicaid" and stop there, not realizing Medicaid is only one of four programs under the Florida KidCare umbrella.
- Medicaid — for families at the lowest income tier. Delivered through managed-care plans such as Sunshine Health, Simply Healthcare, and Humana Healthy Horizons.
- MediKids — for children ages 1 through 4 whose family income is slightly above the Medicaid threshold.
- Florida Healthy Kids — for ages 5 through 18, with low monthly premiums for most families.
- Children's Medical Services Health Plan — for children with serious ongoing medical conditions.
If you were turned down for Medicaid, you may still qualify for low-cost KidCare coverage. Call the office and staff can tell you which of the accepted plans your child's card falls under.
No coverage yet? Someone will help you apply, free.
If nobody has walked you through the application, A New Life in Christ Ministries and Resources offers free Florida KidCare enrollment help in Miami-Dade and Broward. As a registered MyACCESS Partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families, their staff complete and submit the application with you rather than handing you a website address.
Their office is in the same building as our Miami location at 7900 NW 27th Ave. Call (786) 396-3144.
Medicaid Pediatric Offices in Miami-Dade and Broward
Miami
7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50Miami, FL 33147
Serving Miami, Miami Gardens, Brownsville, Liberty City, Hialeah, and Opa-locka.
Pediatric clinic at 7900 NW 27th Ave, Miami
North Miami Beach
Jackson North Medical Plaza16800 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 308
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
Serving North Miami Beach, North Miami, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Ives Estates.
Clinic in Jackson North Medical Plaza
Plantation
660 N. State Rd. 7, Suite 4Plantation, FL 33317
Serving Plantation, Lauderhill, Sunrise, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood.
Same-day pediatric care in PlantationWhat to Bring to the First Medicaid Appointment
- Your child's Medicaid or managed-care plan card
- Photo ID for the parent or guardian
- The child's immunization record
- Records from any previous pediatrician, if available
- A list of current medications
- Completed new patient forms, to shorten the visit
If you do not have all of this, come anyway. Missing records can be requested from the previous practice, and immunization histories can usually be pulled from Florida SHOTS.
Medicaid Questions From Parents
More answers on the full pediatric FAQ page, or read about Dr. Rozalyn Paschal-Thomas, MD.
Yes. Florida Medicaid is accepted at all three offices — the Miami pediatric clinic on NW 27th Avenue at 7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 50; the North Miami Beach clinic at Jackson North at 16800 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 308; and the Plantation pediatrician in Broward County at 660 N. State Rd. 7, Suite 4. Call (305) 758-0591.
Yes, at all three offices. There is no separate waitlist for Medicaid families. Call the office nearest you and staff will confirm which managed-care plan your child's card falls under before the first visit.
No. Medicaid patients book through the same appointment system as every other patient, including the same-day sick visit slots reserved each morning at each office.
Yes, at no cost to the family, under Florida's Child Health Check-Up program. That includes the full CDC immunization schedule, developmental screening, and vision and hearing checks during pediatric physical exams and well-child visits.
Yes, both. Florida school physicals on form DH 3040 and FHSAA sports physicals for student athletes on form EL2 are covered services. Forms are completed during the visit. Schedule early in the summer to avoid the August backlog.
Florida KidCare is the umbrella children's health insurance program. Medicaid is one of its four parts, alongside MediKids, Florida Healthy Kids, and the Children's Medical Services Health Plan. Families who earn slightly too much for Medicaid frequently qualify for low-cost KidCare coverage instead — being turned down for one does not mean being turned down for all.
Call the office regardless. Coverage gaps during redetermination are common and often resolve retroactively once paperwork clears. No one is denied access to services due to inability to pay.
Yes. Most Florida Medicaid managed-care plans allow a primary care provider change at any time, usually by calling the number on the back of the plan card. Office staff can walk you through it. Bring records from the previous pediatrician if you have them.
The practice cares for children from birth through early adulthood, beginning with newborn care for South Florida babies and the baby's first pediatric visit. Florida Medicaid child coverage generally extends through age 20.
Book With a Medicaid Pediatrician Near You
Call the office closest to you. Staff will verify your plan and schedule the first visit.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Rozalyn A. Paschal-Thomas, MD, pediatrician. Last reviewed August 16, 2026. Coverage details reflect Florida Medicaid program rules and may change; confirm benefits with your managed-care plan. This page is general information and is not a substitute for a visit with your child's physician.