Pediatric Endocrinology of North Texas

Pediatric Endocrinology of North Texas does not accept insurance for office visits as of 2025. The practice operates on a cash-only DPC model. However, the practice does use insurance for prescription, lab, and imaging orders. At the end of each visit, the practice provides a super bill that families may submit to their insurance for possible reimbursement.

The practice offers two monthly membership tiers. The Basic Plan costs $50 per month and covers thyroid, puberty, and growth management. The Comprehensive Plan costs $150 per month and covers type 1 diabetes, growth hormone therapy, and weight management with GLP-1. The provider determines which plan suits the child based on their clinical needs.

New patients and non-members pay a $350 consultation fee. Members receive ongoing care under their monthly plan after the initial visit. Non-members also pay $30 for bone age X-rays, while members receive two bone age X-rays per year at no additional cost.

Yes, Pediatric Endocrinology of North Texas offers telemedicine visits for both new and established patients. Families can consult with the care team from home through virtual appointments. In-person visits remain available at the Plano office as well.

Bring your child's medical records, any relevant lab or radiology results, a current medication list, and completed patient forms. If your child has had a previous bone age X-ray, bring the image to the visit. Parents should also ask their child's primary care physician to fax records to the office ahead of the appointment.

Pediatric Endocrinology of North Texas focuses exclusively on children and adolescents. The practice treats pediatric patients across a range of endocrine conditions from infancy through young adulthood.

After 4:30 PM, urgent calls route directly to Dr. Burton. The practice handles genuinely urgent situations such as uncontrolled vomiting in a diabetic patient, urgent diabetes care questions, medication side effects, or severe illness requiring steroid dose adjustments. Dr. Burton does not refill prescriptions after hours. For routine concerns, the practice asks families to call during office hours.

The team includes a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in insulin pumps, CGMs, and diet and lifestyle management. The practice also has a dedicated Growth Hormone Coordinator on staff. Together, the team supports patients with complex, ongoing treatment needs.

Families can contact the practice by phone at (940) 600-4861. New patients pay a $350 consultation fee. Parents should arrange for their child's primary care physician to send records and lab results to the office before the first visit. After the initial consultation, the provider will determine the appropriate membership plan.