Pediatricians Accepting First Health in Rockford, IL
4 verified pediatricians in Rockford, Illinois accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Pediatric Critical Care. Common hospital affiliations include Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside, Rockford, IL, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, and UW Health.


Frank Hernandez, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Rockford, IL
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine


Nimisha Gupta, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Rockford, IL26+ pubs
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine


Joel Manaligod, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
Pediatrics
Rockford, IL8+ pubs
Pediatric Critical Care


Kimberly Remedios-Smith, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Rockford, IL1+ pubs
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these pediatricians accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these pediatricians accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pediatrician that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Pediatric Critical Care. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.