New Patients

We welcome new patients from newborns through young adults to find a medical home at Peak Pediatric Care.

Caring for kids in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

The Peak Promise: 3 Reasons to Register Today

Personalized Care

We promise your child’s voice will always be heard and respected.

Warm & Welcoming Environment

We want your child to feel at ease during visits, so we designed our office to be a place where they feel relaxed, not nervous.

Partners in Your Child's Journey

We will support your child from newborn care to young adulthood, understanding their needs and being there for them every step of the way.

How to Join our Practice

Transferring to Peak

Transferring your child to Peak Pediatric Care is simple. Fill out our online registration form, accept our policies, and complete the medical record request. We’ll handle the rest by contacting your current pediatrician for the records, which may take up to 30 days.

We’ll keep you updated throughout the process and let you know as soon as your child is all set as a Peak patient.

Registering a Newborn

If you’re expecting, complete our newborn registration form before birth. After your baby arrives, or if your baby is already here, call us during business hours and we’ll get you set for your first appointment.

Be sure to contact your insurance to confirm that Dr. Kathryn Hansen is in-network with your plan. We can’t verify your specific plan for you and don’t want you to be stuck with the cost of a denied visit!

Accepted insurances

We accept a variety of insurance plans. If you don’t see yours listed, call your member services to check if Dr. Kathryn Hansen is in-network with your plan.

Since every plan is unique, we ask all patients to contact their insurance to fully understand your benefits, copay, and any balances you will be responsible for. We want you to know this ahead of time to avoid any surprise bills.

Currently, we are not accepting new patients with MassHealth or BMC HealthNet plans. There is no current timeline on when we will reopen to those plans.

Are We a Good Fit?

At Peak Pediatric Care, we strive to be upfront about our philosophy so you can decide if we are the right fit for your family. We aim to build long-lasting relationships with our families, but to do that, we all need to be on the same page. Here are key aspects of our approach to help you decide.

Team Effort

The Peak team is led by Dr. Hansen and Dr. Barkas, along with a great team of Nurse Practitioners and a Physician Assistant. All our providers work closely to ensure your family always receives exceptional care.

We understand families will have a preference for who they normally see, and we will always do our best to accommodate that. However, please be aware that same-day sick visits will need to be scheduled with the available provider that day.

Communication

To ensure efficient and effective communication with our office, patients are encouraged to set up their patient portal and Spruce account. This allows patients to easily contact our office as needed and ensures that we have an open line of communication with you.

Vaccines

Our office is pro-vaccine, and we require all patients to follow the immunization schedule required for students attending school in Massachusetts. All patients must agree to this policy and understand that exceptions or delayed schedules will not be allowed.

Antibiotics

At Peak Pediatric Care, we aim to treat each patient based on their individual symptoms. While we understand the desire to have antibiotics called in when your child is sick, it is not always the best course of action.

We require patients to be seen in the office before prescribing any antibiotics, as they will not be prescribed over the phone based on symptoms alone. This approach ensures the best care for your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know that choosing a pediatrician brings up a lot of questions, and we hope to answer what we can for you. Here are some common inquiries to help guide you in making the best decision for your family’s care.

What are your office hours?

We offer appointments Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with same-day sick visits available every Saturday from 9 AM to Noon.

What if I have a question after hours?

For after-hours questions, you can send a message through Spruce or the patient portal, and we will respond the next business day. For urgent medical needs outside of office hours, we provide a nurse triage line to assist our patients.

Do you take my insurance?

We accept most major insurance plans. However, because every plan is different, we require our patients to call their insurance provider to confirm that Dr. Kathryn Hansen is in-network with their specific plan. It is your responsibility to know your plan and coverage before registering as a patient of Peak Pediatric Care.

New Patient Information Session

Are you looking for a pediatrician for your child or newborn? We offer a monthly New Patient Information Session where you can:

Parents with children of all ages can register for a New Patient Information Session and come find out what we’re about. Attendance is not required to become a patient.

We will be announcing future dates soon. Please call the office at (508) 576-5010 you are currently expecting and would like to schedule a prenatal appointment to meet Dr. Hansen.

Helpful Online Tools

Get fast and convenient answers anytime with our online tools. Our symptom checker provides quick answers to common questions, and our dosing guide makes it a breeze to look up Tylenol, Motrin, and Benadryl doses like a superhero parent!

Now we’re blushing!

“Dr. Hansen cares for all 4 of our children in a way that makes them more comfortable going to the doctor’s office.”

"[She] is nonjudgmental, easy to talk to, and gives real life practical answers. Dr. Hansen takes the time to listen to our concerns, give a detailed evaluation, and end the visit with great feedback. We are never rushed out of the office."

"I always know my children are in good hands with this practice and am so appreciative! Both Amy and Dr. Hansen are down to earth, friendly, easy to talk to and often can relate to things in their own experiences as Moms too, I feel comfortable talking to them about anything!"

"We came in for a sick child visit and had the great opportunity to see Amy. She quickly put my son at ease and was informative, professional and really personable. My son commented on how nice she was as we left. I was very pleased and as a mom very comfortable and confident in her care."

"We love Dr. Hansen! We are very thankful for her approach to medicine, that she will sit and talk through all our options for care when our child needs something. She is professional, kind, very knowledgeable and down to earth. I feel heard and I know my child is in good and quality care with her."

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