Pediatrics

Our pediatricians follow the child and adolescent immunization schedule recommended by the CDC to protect against serious diseases from birth through the teen years. Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent illness and keep your child healthy. We provide all state-required and optional immunizations with gentle care and clear guidance for parents. 

We offer complete wellness care from infancy through adolescence, including newborn screenings, well-child exams, hearing and vision tests, and developmental assessments for autism, ADHD, and social-emotional growth. Regular visits help track growth, nutrition, and milestones while preventing illness. We also provide school, sports, and camp physicals for active kids. 

Our same-day sick clinic provides fast, child-friendly care for fever, cough, infections, ear pain, RSV, strep, flu, and other common illnesses. With onsite X-rays, labs, and rapid testing, we diagnose and treat efficiently. We also manage concussions and other urgent concerns to help your child recover safely and comfortably. 

We support families managing asthma, allergies, eczema, growth concerns, and childhood obesity through personalized treatment and education. Our pediatricians coordinate endocrinology and immunology referrals when needed and provide ongoing monitoring and nutrition guidance. Care plans emphasize prevention, comfort, and healthy development. 

Our sports medicine services include injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols for active children and teens. We treat fractures, sprains, growing pains, joints, and muscle injuries with onsite evaluation and splinting if needed. Our team also manages concussions to ensure a safe return to school and sports. 

We provide screening and support for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning differences, and behavioral concerns. Services include evaluations, therapy referrals, and counseling for sleep, anxiety, and emotional wellness. Our goal is to help children build confidence and reach their developmental potential. 

Our pediatric nutrition team offers lactation consultations, infant feeding guidance, and nutritional counseling for healthy growth. We assist with feeding transitions, picky eating, food allergies, and weight management. Support is available for both new parents and growing children to encourage lifelong healthy habits. 

Our pediatricians perform minor in-office procedures such as ear piercing, wart removal, laceration repair, and drainage of minor infections using child comfort techniques. Our painless practice approach helps reduce anxiety and ensures every visit is as stress-free as possible. 

We offer convenient telemedicine visits for non-emergency needs such as follow-ups, mild illnesses, medication refills, or parent concerns. Virtual appointments allow families to connect with their pediatrician quickly and safely from home. 

• Aetna Select
• Open Access Selects
• Elect Choice
• Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
• Aetna Choice POS II
• Managed Choice
• Open Choice PPO
• Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans

CLS Health does not accept:

• Aetna CVS Marketplace Plans

* Some providers may not accept this insurance, please call to confirm

• Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
• Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
• Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
• Superior Health Plan CHIP*
• Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
• Superior Health Plan Medicare
• Superior Health Plan MMP Medicaid*
• Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
• Superior Health Plan STAR*
• Superior Health Plan STAR Kids*
• Superior Health Plan STAR+PLUS*

CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:

• Blue Choice PPO
• Blue Essentials
• Blue Essentials Access
• HealthSelect
• HealthSelect of Texas In Area
• Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
• HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
• Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
• HealthSelect Secondary 65+
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare Advantage PPO
• Medicare Advantage Value HMO
• POS
• Traditional/Par Plan
• TRS-Active Care
• TRS-Care Standard
• BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)

*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm

• MarketplacePremier
• Medicaid*CHIPCHIP PerinateSTAR
• Medicare AdvantageDual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)

CLS Health accepts most Cigna plans, including:

• Cigna HMO
• Cigna Local Plus
• Cigna Open Access Plus
• Cigna PPO

• ChoiceCare PPO
• EPO
• HMO
• HMO Premier
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
• Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
• Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
• Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
• POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
• PPO

*Some providers may not accept United Healthcare, please call to confirm

• Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
• Indemnity
• Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
• Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
• Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)

*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm

• Medicaid (All Texas Plans Including the Below)*
• CHIP
• CHIP Perinate
• STAR
• STAR+PLUS
• STAR Kids
• Medicare Advantage
• C-SNP
• D-SNP
• I-SNP
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP

*Some providers may not accept insurance, please call to confirm

PPO Networks

• Beechstreet PPO
• Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
• Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
• First Health
• Curative/First Health
• Galaxy Health Network
• HealthSmart Preferred Care
• Accel
• Healthsmart Payors Organization
• Multiplan PPO
• Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime

Employer-Specific Plans

• Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees

Workers’ Compensation Plans

• Workers’ Comp
• Auto & Workers’ Comp

Medicare and Medicare Advantage

• Medicare Traditional
• Medicare Advantage
• Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
• Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP
• Alignment Health Plan
• AllyAlign Health
• American Health Plans
• Florida Complete Care
• Gold Kidney Health Plan
• Imperial Health
• Independent Health
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
• Mass Advantage
• Presbyterian Health Plan
• PriorityHealth
• Provider Partners
• SCAN
• UCare
• Vantage Health Plan
• Verda Healthcare
• Zing Health

Medicaid and CHIP Programs

• Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
• Texas Children's Health Plans*
• TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid

Specialty Plans

• VA Community Cares Network CCN

Your child should start seeing a pediatrician within the first week after birth for a newborn check-up. Pediatricians provide regular wellness visits starting from infancy to monitor growth, development, and overall health. 

Children should have well-child visits at newborn, 2 weeks, and months 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30. After age 3, annual check-ups are recommended to monitor development, administer vaccines, and address any health concerns. 

Children need routine vaccinations at specific ages. Key vaccines include: 

• Infancy: Hepatitis B, DTaP, Hib, Polio, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal 
• Toddler: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A 
• Pre-K: DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella 
• Pre-Teen & Teen: HPV, Meningococcal, Tdap 
• Annual: Flu shot for all ages 

Yes, pediatricians conduct sports physicals to assess a child’s fitness for athletic participation. These include a medical history review, physical exam, and risk assessment for injuries or underlying conditions. 

Take your child to a pediatrician if a fever: 

• Is 100.4°F (38°C) or higher in infants under 3 months 
• Persists for more than 3 days in older children 
• Is accompanied by difficulty breathing, rash, severe pain, or dehydration 

For mild fevers, ensure hydration and rest while monitoring symptoms. 

Common signs of food allergies in children include: 

• Skin reactions (hives, eczema, swelling) 
• Gastrointestinal issues (vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain) 
• Respiratory symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath) 
• Anaphylaxis (severe reaction requiring immediate medical attention) 

If you suspect a food allergy, consult a pediatrician or allergist for testing. 

Yes, pediatricians can screen for autism through developmental assessments at 18 and 24 months. If concerns arise, they may refer to specialists for further evaluation and therapy recommendations. 

Yes, pediatricians can diagnose ADHD by evaluating attention, behavior, and learning challenges. Treatment may include behavioral therapy, lifestyle modifications, and medication if necessary. 

Yes, pediatricians provide nutrition counseling, lifestyle recommendations, and weight management plans for childhood obesity. They may also screen for underlying conditions like metabolic disorders or insulin resistance. 

Most children transition from a pediatrician to a family doctor or internist between ages 18-21, depending on their needs and medical history. Some pediatric practices may continue care into young adulthood.