Rachael T. Pappa, DO

Milestone Pediatrics

“My goal as your child’s pediatrician is to provide the best care while fostering a supportive and trusting environment. I intend to build long-term relationships with my patients and their families, and to promote healthy lifestyles with a focus on wellness. I strive to deliver the most comprehensive care for your child from birth to young adulthood.”

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Accepting New Patients

Yes

Specialty

Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Provider Background

About Rachael T. Pappa, DO

I like running, practicing yoga and playing tennis for fun. I love baking cakes and cookies, traveling, trying new local restaurants and spending time with my husband, family and friends.


I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. I feel so fortunate to be working in Central Ohio, where I grew up and discovered my calling as a pediatrician.

Clinical Interests

I am interested in preventative care and caring for children from birth to adolescence. I enjoy educating families on safety and healthy living for children.

Areas of Interest

  • Preventive Medicine

  • Newborn Care/Development

  • Child Safety

  • Adolescent Health

Residency

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent Ascension

Titles, Recognitions, Honors, & Awards

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Associations & Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications

Lehwald, Lenora, Rachael Pappa, Steward, Sally, de Los Reyes, Emily. Neuronal Cercoid Lipofuscinosis and Associated Sleep Abnormalities. Pediatric Neurology. June 2016; 59:30-35.

Medical School

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Dublin

University

Graduate of Xavier University Honors Program, Cum Laude

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health aka Aetna MyCare
  • Aetna Better Health aka Aetna MyCare - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Aetna Better Health aka Aetna MyCare - Established Patients Only
  • Aetna Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Exchange
  • Anthem Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Anthem Medicare (HMO & PPO Traditional)
  • BCMH
  • Buckeye AmBetter
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan - Established Patients Only
  • Caresource Marketplace
  • Caresource Medicaid
  • Caresource Medicaid - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Caresource Medicaid - Established Patients Only
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Commercial
  • Humana Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • MedBen
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Medicaid - Established Patients Only
  • Medical Hoffnung Ministry
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
  • Medical Mutual OhioHealth HMO
  • Medicare
  • MediGold (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)
  • Meritain
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid - Established COPC Patients with Referrals Only
  • Molina Medicaid - Established Patients Only
  • Mt.Carmel Health Partners Trinity Health Plan
  • Multiplan
  • Ohio Health Choice (OHCP)
  • OhioHealthy
  • OSCAR Buckeye Health
  • OSCAR Buckeye Health - Established Patients Only
  • OSU Health Plans
  • Paramount - Established Patients Only
  • Paramount Medicaid
  • PHCS
  • PPO Connect
  • Quality Care Partners
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Self-pay
  • Tricare Prime Remote-PCP/SCP Network Plan
  • Tricare Standard
  • Trinity Health Plan - Aetna Administered
  • UMWA
  • United Medicare Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Valor Health
  • Workers Comp-Federal
  • Workers Comp-State

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Rachael T. Pappa, DO

Milestone Pediatrics

“ My goal as your child’s pediatrician is to provide the best care while fostering a supportive and trusting environment. I intend to build long-term relationships with my patients and their families, and to promote healthy lifestyles with a focus on wellness. I strive to deliver the most comprehensive care for your child from birth to young adulthood. ”

Gender

Female

Specialty

Pediatrics

Medical School

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Dublin

University

Graduate of Xavier University Honors Program, Cum Laude

Languages Spoken

English

Accepting New Patients

Yes

Residency

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent Ascension

Titles, Recognitions, Honors, & Awards

Gold Humanism Honor Society



Associations & Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics



Clinical Interests

I am interested in preventative care and caring for children from birth to adolescence. I enjoy educating families on safety and healthy living for children.



Publications

Lehwald, Lenora, Rachael Pappa, Steward, Sally, de Los Reyes, Emily. Neuronal Cercoid Lipofuscinosis and Associated Sleep Abnormalities. Pediatric Neurology. June 2016; 59:30-35.