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Norton Children’s Endocrinology has a location on the seventh floor of the Novak Center for Children’s Health in downtown Louisville.

The Novak Center for Children’s Health is on Chestnut Street between Preston and Jackson streets. Parking is available in the UofL Physicians Outpatient Center Parking Garage at 414 E. Chestnut St. A pedway connecting the garage to the Novak Center is located on the third level. TARC routes 19, 21, 28 and 52 stop close to the Novak Center.

The board-certified pediatric endocrinologists at Norton Children’s Endocrinology provide specialized care for all types of endocrine disorders, including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as growth issues in children and disorders of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands and gonads (testicles and ovaries).

What We Treat

  • Adrenal disorders, such as Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency
  • Calcium and phosphorous disorders, including:
    • Hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia (calcium or phosphorous levels are too high)
    • Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia (calcium or phosphorous levels are too low)
  • Diabetes
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
  • Disorders of sexual development
  • Gonad disorders, including:
    • Hypogonadism (gonads produce too little hormone)
    • Hypergonadism (gonads produce too much hormone)
  • Growth disorders
  • Lipid disorders
  • Metabolic bone disorders
  • Pituitary function disorders
  • Puberty disorders, such as:
    • Precocious puberty (early puberty)
    • Delayed puberty (late puberty)
  • Thyroid disorders, such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
child diabetes stories chrismans

Three sisters diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and thriving

When their identical twin daughters, Quinby and Stella, were born, Natalie Chrisman and her husband, David, knew very little about Type 1 diabetes. There was no known family history of the disease. 

Read the Chrisman's story
  • Norton Children’s Hospital is recognized as the No. 16 pediatric diabetes and endocrinology program in the country in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
  • Once your family pediatrician makes a referral, a team of nine board-certified endocrinologists and seven advanced practice providers means quick access to specialists for a comprehensive range of disorders such as diabetes and thyroid conditions. Next-day, urgent appointments are available.
  • Diabetes educators, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, child life specialists, exercise physiologists and nurse practitioners help children and families manage diabetes.
  • Diagnostics at the Novak Center for Children’s Health and Norton Children’s Hospital make imaging, lab work, nuclear medicine thyroid scans and other tests more convenient for families.
  • Multidisciplinary care for thyroid conditions brings together specialists from other medical fields and provides comprehensive services, including genetic testing, imaging, thyroid fine needle aspiration, biopsies, radioactive ablation and endocrine cancer surgeons.
  • Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans accepted.
  • Keep up with your child’s lab results, communicate with your provider, schedule appointments and get alerted if an earlier appointment becomes available with Norton MyChart.
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  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • SIHO
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

What if I don't have insurance?

Copays or fees are typically due at the time of service. If you have insurance, your copay amount will depend on your plan. For self-pay patients, the cost of a visit typically ranges from $100 to $250, depending on the services provided. There may be additional charges for services such as lab tests or X-rays.

If you have questions about your bill or need assistance with payment options, you can contact Norton Healthcare customer service at (502) 479-6300 or (800) 874-3979.

About Norton Children's

The Norton Children’s name stands for trusted pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties and locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Comprising two hospitals, a medical center, regional outpatient centers, and primary and specialty care physician practices, Norton Children’s is a comprehensive network of highly trained pediatric specialists and support services providing care for children of all ages. As the need for specialized pediatric care has grown in our region, so has the footprint of Norton Children’s. Our medical facilities currently serve more than 215,000 patients and have over 1 million visits each year.

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