Welcome!
Hello!
Welcome to Little Spuds Pediatrics, a mobile pediatric urgent care serving families in Southwest Washington! Little Spuds was designed by Afton Potter, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and mother of three. When her third child required multiple visits to the pediatrician shortly after birth, she dreamed of having a pediatric provider come to home to evaluate her newborn, rather than going into the office. Now, that dream is a realty.
Skip the Office Waiting Room - Have a Pediatric Provider Come to You!
Little Spuds aims to make pediatric care convenient for busy parents. We understanding parents need high quality, easy to access, safe and effective medical care for children, but time is limited. Taking time off work to take your child to a clinic for an urgent care evaluation can adds more chaos to an already busy day. That’s why we offer in-home pediatric urgent care medical evaluations when your child is ill, all in the comfort of your home. You might have questions about our services, costs, insurance acceptance, and whether we're a good alternative to your regular pediatrician or even the emergency room. Let’s address those now.
Services, Pricing and Hours
Little Spuds is designed to provide high quality, expert pediatric urgent care for your child when they are acutely ill within the comfort and safety of your own home. For $220, a pediatric provider will come to your home, provide expert, evidence based medical evaluation and treatment. Little Spuds treats common childhood conditions that cause symptoms such as fever, sore throat, ear pain, rash, cough, runny nose, and more. Additional fees for point of care testing to rule out strep throat, flu, covid and urinary tract infections for up to $25. If your child needs a prescription, Little Spuds can provides in home dispensing for some common medications, saving you a trip to the pharmacy. Pricing varies by medication and we are also able to send your child’s prescription to your preferred pharmacy. All pricing is discussed before purchase, avoiding hidden fees. Payment is due at the end of each visit. Beginning 11/11/2024, Little Spuds in-home pediatric urgent care services are available 5 days a week: Monday-Thursday, 10am-10pm; Fridays 10am-6pm. Closed all Federal Holidays. We aim to expand availability in the upcoming months as the need in our community arises. Stay tuned!
Insurance Acceptance
At Little Spuds Pediatrics, we believe healthcare should be simple. That’s why we itemize and bill for services the same day they are received, payable by cash or credit card at the end of the visit. While we don’t bill insurance directly, you can submit the bill to your insurance for reimbursement. Insurance reimbursement varies by plan and is not guaranteed.
Access to Primary Pediatric Care
At Little Spuds Pediatrics, our focus is on providing immediate care for urgent medical needs rather than serving as a child’s primary care provider. As a mobile Pediatric Urgent Care, we specialize in treating acute illnesses and minor injuries that require prompt attention. However, we do not offer comprehensive services such as routine check-ups, immunizations, or ongoing management of chronic conditions. For these essential healthcare needs, we encourage families to establish a relationship with a dedicated primary care pediatrician who can provide continuous, well-rounded care for your child’s long-term health and development.
Emergency Services
Little Spuds Pediatrics is designed specifically to provide dedicated outpatient pediatric urgent care, focusing on evaluation and treatment of common childhood illnesses. It is important to understand that we are not an emergency room and are not equipped to handle life-threatening situations or acute medical emergencies. A home visit from Little Spuds offers a nurturing environment for your child when they are sick with non-life threatening illnesses or healthcare conditions, but lacks the specialized resources and personnel available in emergency departments. For urgent medical needs requiring immediate or emergency attention, families should seek care at an appropriate emergency facility.
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