| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 01, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 01, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000893949 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-12111 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-3667538 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1301 Concord Terrace |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Sunrise |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33323 |
| City Area Code | 954 |
| Local Phone Number | 384-0175 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | MD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
