A few special messages from Surf City Pediatrics

Important insurance update for 2025

As you may know Greater Newport Physicians the HMO medical group we have belonged to for over 25 years will no longer be working with Pediatricians beginning January 1st, 2025. We are pleased to announce that both Regal and Optum HMO networks will soon be available under Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Healthnet, and United healthcare.

While these updates are not yet fully completed for our providers, both networks have assured us this process will be completed by the end of the year. We are awaiting our provider ID's and appreciate your patience and continued trust in Surf City Pediatrics as we expand our services to meet your needs. If you have any questions or need assistance verifying your coverage, please don't hesitate to contact our office at 714 842-0444.

To our Patients:

Our Saturday hours will be temporarily unavailable. Please search out a contracted Urgent Care facility through your insurance for any immediate needs. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. As a reminder the Choc triage nurse is available at 1-800-GET-CHOC. If you have an URGENT matter that can not wait until we reopen on Monday, please call the office to speak with our answering service.

SURF CITY PEDIATRICS performs Telemedicine appointments, we wanted to post some specific medical conditions that we feel are appropriate and convenient for the use of Telemedicine in lieu of an in-office visit.

Note: Telemedicine is a billable service subject to co-pays and/or deductibles due at time of service.

Please be aware that Surf City Pediatrics, as well the American Academy of Pediatrics, strongly recommends that ALL CHILDREN CONTINUE THEIR WELL-CHILD PHYSICALS AND NOT HAVE THEIR VACCINATIONS DELAYED. This is especially true for infants and toddlers. 

Please call our office for any questions you may have about using Telemedicine or any other medical concerns you may have about your child. You can reach us at (714) 842-0444. Thank you!