Petite Pediatric Care

Monthly membership fees vary by age. Newborns through 11 months pay $140 per month. Children 12 to 35 months pay $120 per month. Children 3 through 18 years pay $100 per month. Families with up to three children pay a maximum of $300 per month, with each additional child at $50 per month. A one-time $100 registration fee applies to new families, though Petite Pediatric Care waives it for newborns and returning patients of Dr. Wheeler. An annual payment option provides an 8% discount.

No. Petite Pediatric Care operates on a self-pay membership model and does not bill insurance for membership or visits. Vaccines are an exception and bill directly to insurance. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, the practice can provide a super-bill for you to submit for potential reimbursement. Many families pay their membership fees using HSA or FSA accounts.

All members receive a secure access number to text or call Dr. Wheeler directly. For urgent concerns outside of office hours, families use that number to reach Dr. Wheeler personally, not a nurse, medical assistant, or answering service. The practice handles non-urgent messages on weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Prospective families schedule a meet-and-greet with Dr. Wheeler before joining. That conversation gives Dr. Wheeler a chance to learn about your family, answer questions, and confirm the practice is a good fit. To get started, contact the practice by phone or through the website to schedule that initial chat.

Membership covers all well child visits, acute sick visits, sports physicals, school and camp forms, developmental and behavioral screenings, vaccine administration, specialist referrals, and care coordination. Members also receive direct text and call access to Dr. Wheeler, same- or next-day appointment availability, and telemedicine visits. Newborn memberships include home visits in the first two weeks after discharge for families within 10 miles of the office.

Yes. Petite Pediatric Care welcomes newborns, and Dr. Wheeler conducts home visits within 10 miles of the office for any visits during the first two weeks after hospital discharge. Expectant parents can schedule a prenatal meet-and-greet or attend a Newborn Care Class before the baby arrives to secure a spot in the practice.

Yes. Dr. Wheeler offers virtual visits for members when in-person care is not necessary. Many concerns resolve quickly through a text, call, or video visit, which helps families avoid unnecessary trips to urgent care or the emergency room.

Yes. Dr. Wheeler leads a Newborn Care Class designed for expectant parents. The two-hour in-person session covers feeding, soothing, sleep, safety, and what to expect in the first days and weeks after birth. The class costs $100 per couple, includes hands-on demonstrations and take-home materials, and limits enrollment to three couples per session.

Yes. Petite Pediatric Care requires all patients to carry health insurance or participate in a healthcare sharing plan. Membership covers primary care, but insurance protects against high-cost needs the practice cannot provide, including specialist visits, imaging, lab testing, surgery, and emergency care.

Yes. Members can cancel at any time with 30 days' notice and no cancellation fee. If a family paid annually and cancels early, Petite Pediatric Care refunds the prorated balance for the remaining months.