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Blueberry Pediatrics

Telemedicine for pediatrics with home kits

Overview

Blueberry Pediatrics provides 24/7 telehealth access to board-certified pediatricians through a subscription model. Families can consult pediatricians anytime without leaving home, and members receive home medical kits—such as a smart earscope and rapid tests for strep and flu—to facilitate at-home diagnosis. The service works by connecting members with pediatricians via telehealth, delivering guidance, prescriptions, and doctor’s notes as needed, often with next-step care synchronized through the home kits. It differentiates itself from rivals by bundling continuous access with physical at-home diagnostic tools and a cost-effective membership structure that can reduce copays and urgent-care visits. The company’s goal is to ease the stress and expenses of pediatric urgent care, providing reliable, round-the-clock medical support and documentation for families.

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About Blueberry Pediatrics

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Why Blueberry Pediatrics is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareHealthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$11.9M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Carrot added Blueberry on February 18, 2026, opening employer-family distribution under age 12.
  • Meridian expanded Blueberry to all YouthCare members on November 14, 2024.
  • Blueberry’s HSA/FSA eligibility and $216 annual family fee strengthen adoption and renewals.

What critics are saying

  • Blueberry’s Terms of Use force binding arbitration, limiting parent lawsuits after adverse events.
  • CVS-owned Aetna and Meridian can switch vendors quickly if Blueberry misses savings targets.
  • Telehealth commoditization from Teladoc and MDLive pressures Blueberry’s pricing and employer retention.

What makes Blueberry Pediatrics unique

  • Blueberry pairs 24/7 pediatricians with home kits, including smart otoscopes and rapid tests.
  • Aetna Better Health of Illinois expanded Blueberry statewide in phases on January 8, 2026.
  • Blueberry reached No. 840 on Inc. 5000 in August 2026, signaling fast scale.

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Funding

Total Funding

$11.8M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Malpractice Insurance

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Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP
Oct 14th, 2026
Blueberry Pediatrics data breach - SparkMD Inc. and Blueberry Medical experienced cybersecurity incident.

Blueberry Pediatrics data breach - SparkMD Inc. and Blueberry Medical experienced cybersecurity incident. Did you receive a data breach notice from Blueberry Pediatrics? You may be eligible to participate in a class action investigation. Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal and medical information may have been compromised in the Blueberry Pediatrics data breach. Contact Shub Law Firm today to learn more about your potential legal rights. Complete the form below to share your information with its team. What happened? On July 17, 2026, SparkMD Inc. and Blueberry Medical PA ("Blueberry Pediatrics") were notified of a cybersecurity incident with its information vendor Metabase and launched an investigation to determine the impact of the breach. The investigation determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed or acquired personal and private health information in or around August 2026. Blueberry Pediatrics was notified of the breach on August 22, 2026, and more information is still being discovered about the incident's impact. The total number of affected individuals has been estimated at approximately 340,915 individuals. The compromised information may have included: * Names and dates of birth * Healthcare Information such as medical records and charges * Health insurance information like plan name and policy numbers Who may be affected? Individuals whose personal or medical information was maintained or processed by Blueberry Pediatrics may have been affected. If you receive a breach notification or otherwise believe your information may have been exposed, you may wish to explore your legal options. Submit the form below to contact SJ&H LLP about the Secure Healthcare Information Management data breach investigation. Get legal help now. 100% Free Consultation

PR Newswire
Feb 18th, 2026
Carrot adds 24/7 pediatric telemedicine to cut employer costs by 40% on emergency visits

Carrot has expanded its parenting benefits by adding on-demand pediatric telemedicine through Blueberry Pediatrics for families with children under 12. The service provides 24/7 access to board-certified pediatricians for common illnesses and injuries, including ear infections, rashes and flu. Members receive a home medical kit containing a wireless digital ear scope, pediatric pulse oximeter and thermometer, enabling remote diagnosis and treatment. According to Blueberry data, telemedicine can reduce unnecessary emergency department visits by up to 40%, helping avoid costs exceeding $1,100 per visit whilst minimising workplace absenteeism. The offering integrates with Carrot's existing parenting benefits, which include expert chats, educational resources and care navigation. Carrot aims to deliver cost savings and productivity gains for employers whilst supporting working parents.

PR Newswire
Nov 14th, 2024
Meridian Health Plan Of Illinois Offers Telehealth For Its Youthcare Members Through Blueberry Pediatrics

Youth in the Illinois Department for Children and Family Services' care have 24/7 access to virtual pediatric healthcare and at-home diagnostic devices. CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs and a Centene Corporation company, is announcing the expansion of an innovative program with Blueberry Pediatrics (Blueberry) to provide fast, virtual, pediatric care for YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois (YouthCare) members. Meridian manages the care of YouthCare members who are current and former youth in the care of the Illinois Department for Children and Family Services (DCFS) aged birth through 21. Initially started as a pilot program in March 2024, Meridian is now expanding the Blueberry program to all YouthCare members. After enrollment with the telehealth provider, each member is shipped an at-home medical kit that includes a pulse oximeter, thermometer, and a "smart" otoscope (wi-fi ear scope that sends images and videos back to the physician). With these tools, Blueberry pediatricians can effectively diagnose non-urgent illnesses remotely

Blueberry Pediatrics
Jan 21st, 2021
Blueberry Pediatrics partners with GoodRx Inc.

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