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Texas Children's Pediatrics JoAnne Wise Edoka, MD
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About Us
Looking for a compassionate, family–centered pediatrician in Austin? You've come to the right place. At Texas Children's Pediatrics JoAnne Wise Edoka, MD, we specialize in medical care for kids, and we would love to get to know you and your family better. Our commitment is to help children reach their highest potential by working with parents to promote and maintain their child's physical and emotional well–being from birth up to college years.
It is Dr. Edoka's belief that accessibility, understanding and comfort are the cornerstones for an exceptional pediatric practice. To achieve this goal, we offer convenient office hours, helpful patient resources and an outstanding level of support and expertise. So whether you're visiting for the first time or the hundredth time, you'll receive the same quality, educational and compassionate service with every appointment.
Our shared goal, as parents and physicians, is to guide your child on a path of optimal health. In order to attain this, we continuously strive to meet and exceed our patients' expectations while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in pediatric medicine. From prenatal visits and preventive care to treatments of acute illnesses and the ongoing treatment of chronic conditions, Dr. Edoka offers comprehensive medical treatment for children from infancy through adolescence.
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Billing Information
Payment for medical services can be made by credit card and is due at the time of service. It is the parent or guardian's responsibility to pay any deductible, co-pay or co-insurance required by the insurance provider. As a courtesy, our office will file claims with any of our Texas Children's Pedatrics-contracted insurance plans. Please bring your insurance card to every visit.
For more information about billing and payment practices, please view our financial policy/(En Español).
Texas Children's Pediatrics currently accepts the health insurance plans listed below. To be sure a specific location accepts your insurance or if you do not see your plan listed here, please call your Texas Children's Pediatrics location and ask for assistance. Though we try to keep this list as current as possible, we always are adding new insurance plans to better serve you.
Remember to check with your insurance plan provider to verify that Texas Children's Pediatrics is in your network. In addition, please contact your plan provider for questions about the specific procedures your plan covers.
Commercial Insurance Products
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPO/EPO
- BCBS Blue Essentials (formerly HMO Blue of Texas)
- BCBS Par Plan
- Choice Care Network PPO (Humana)
- Cigna/GreatWest HMO
- Cigna/GreatWest POS
- Cigna/GreatWest PPO (including Cigna Local Plus and Cigna SureFit)
- First Care Health Plans (a Baylor Scott & White Plan)
- Scott & White Health Plan
- First Health PPO (includes CCN and Coventry Health)
- Galaxy Health Network PPO
- Health Smart PPO (Health Payors now under the Health Smart network)
- Humana - HMO
- Humana - POS
- Humana - PPO
- Imagine Health PPO
- Independent Medical Systems EPO/PPO
- Memorial Hermann Health Plan PPO (Self Funded)
- Memorial Hermann Health Plan Select PPO (Fully Insured)
- Memorial Hermann Health Plan Edge PPO (MH Employees)
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan - PHCS & Savility PPO
- MultiPlan - Beech St. PPO
- PacifiCare (UHC) HMO
- PacifiCare (UHC) PPO
- Premier Provider Network, Inc. PPO (NAPP & Family Care)
- Tricare PPO / HMO
- UHC (PacifiCare) Options PPO
- UHC (PacifiCare) non PPO products
- USA Managed Care Organization PPO
- USFHP (US Family Health Plan)
Medicaid Products
Many, but not all, Texas Children's Pediatrics locations accept the following Medicaid products. Please call your Texas Children's Pediatrics location for more information.
- Aetna Better Health of Texas
- Star-Kids
- Medicaid STAR
- CHIP
- Ameri-Health Carita
- CHIP
- Medicaid STAR
- STAR Plus
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- CHIP
- Medicaid STAR
- STAR Kids
- STAR Plus
- CHIP - Texas Children's Health Plan
- CHIP Perinate - Texas Children's Health Plan
- Community First Health Plans
- Star-Kids
- Medicaid STAR
- CHIP
- First Care Health Plans (a Baylor Scott & White Plan)
- Texas Medicaid
- Star-Kids
- Medicaid STAR
- CHIP
- CHIP Perinatal (applies to hospital only)
- Medicaid Mgd Care - Community Health Choice STAR
- Medicaid Mgd Care - Texas Children's Health Plan STAR
- Medicaid Mgd Care - Texas Children's Health Plan STAR Kids
- Medicaid Mgd Care - UnitedHealthcare Community STAR
- Medicaid Mgd Care - UnitedHealthcare Community STAR+PLUS
- Medicaid Mgd Care - UnitedHealthcare Community STAR Kids
- Medicaid Mgd Care - Superior STARHealth-Foster Care
- Medicaid Mgd Care-Children with Special Healthcare Needs (CSHCN)
- Medicaid - Traditional - TMHP
- Molina Healthcare
- Star-Kids
- Medicaid STAR
- CHIP
- Star-Plus
- CHIP Perinatal
- Marketplace – Out of Network
- Right Care
Learn how to change your health plan for access to Texas Children’s Pediatrics.
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Contact Us
Telephone: 512-582-1201
Fax: 512-582-1205
Operating Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday
- 8:30 a.m. - noon
- Friday
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Make an Appointment
For current patients, if you have a MyChart account, you may schedule sick visits and well check-up appointments directly.
Prescriptions
Prescription Information
Written or electronic prescriptions will be given after a patient has been seen by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Refills
For routine prescription refills, please contact your pharmacy. If your child has no refills available, please contact your child's Texas Children's Pediatrics practice.
Vaccine Recommendations
Texas Children's Pediatrics recommends the pediatric vaccine schedule approved by the AAP and CDC.
