EPSDT/ Well Child Exam

Parents know that they need to take their child to a pediatrician if their child falls sick. But they need to know that pediatrician visits are essential even for healthy children. A well-child exam or ESPDT, also known as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment, is a screening test to prevent or identify any health conditions that could become a hindrance in your child's natural growth and development. The EPSDT examination should include:

• Comprehensive health and developmental history
• An unclothed physical exam
• A current health/developmental history
• Conduct test to check the child's vision and hearing 
• Developmental and nutritional assessment
• Required lab tests
• Identify substance abuse problems
• Conduct oral health assessment 
• Provide health education and counseling
• Immunizations

When does my child need an EPSDT/Well-Child Exam?

A child must receive an EPSDT examination within 30 days from birth. The schedule for this examination is as follows:

5-6 examinations between 0 and 12 months of age:

• Newborn
• 1 month
• 2 - 3 months
• 4 - 5 months
• 6 - 8 months
• 9 - 11 months

Three examinations between 1- 2 years:

• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months

One examination every year between 3 and 20 years of age

Have you got any questions?

We will give you all the answers, even about medical coverage for the EPSDT/Well Child examination. Just call us at 480-214-0051 or schedule an appointment with our experienced Pediatrician.