POLICIES

At Friendly Hills Pediatrics, we believe that all children are the future, and caring for their health and well-being is an honor and our priority.

We are big fans of vaccines!  Vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective for the general population.  Vaccines shield us from complications, including death, that may result from infections with serious germs.  We are happy to discuss vaccines and answer your questions about them.  We advise parents and caregivers to follow the CDC vaccination schedule.  We ask parents to find a different pediatric practice when choosing not to vaccinate their child.

We only see patients who have scheduled appointments. Please call us or send us a message on our website to make an appointment. We may offer you a same-day appointment if our schedule permits it.

Our practice makes every effort to run on time with appointments, as everyone’s time is equally valuable. We ask that you make every effort to arrive at the office at your scheduled appointment time. You may be asked to reschedule your appointment if you are more than 10 minutes late.

If you miss the appointment or do not give at least one business day’s cancellation notice, you will be billed $40. Your child’s appointment was provided exclusively for them. A one-day cancellation notice during business hours is required to avoid a broken appointment charge.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all sick visits will be screened via text or phone.  Call ahead and make an appointment.  If an exam is needed, an appointment will be made as needed. 

All well-child visits should be made at least one week ahead of time.

We only see patients who have scheduled appointments. Please call us or send us a message on our website to make an appointment. We may offer you a same-day appointment if our schedule permits it.

Yes, we offer telemedicine visits via video or a phone call.

Please get in touch with your medical plan to confirm that our office accepts your health plan. You may need our NPI number: 1891312153. If there are any questions, feel free to contact our office. We accept Medi-Cal/Medicaid and all major health plans.

We offer all our services via membership as well. Contact us for more details. 

Some families have high-deductible plans and may not want to use their insurance for basic medical care. Contact us today if you are interested in a membership for our services.

Dr. Muñoz has hospital privileges and is able to  see your newborn at the following hospitals:

  • Whittier Hospital Medical Center
  • PIH Whittier​

You need to inform your Ob/Gyn that you are selecting Dr. Muñoz as your pediatrician. She will come in and see your baby in the hospital.

We offer the following: 

  • Routine vaccinations
  • Covid-19 vaccinations
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Ear piercings
  • Simple laceration repairs
  • Tongue-tie release
  • Ear wax removal
  • Bandage, and splint applications for sprains,
  • Influenza/flu, RSV, strep throat swabs,
  • COVID19 PCR and rapid testing (see Covid-19 page for more details).

We offer Covid-19 and flu vaccinations for the entire family, including non-patients.

We also offer basic lab testing, including checking for anemia, diabetes, oxygen levels, urinary tract infections, strep throat infections, among other tests.

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If you’re ready to receive top-notch pediatric care in a warm and welcoming environment, then join our practice today!