Urgent Care

Signs of a Concussion and What To Do

If you’re experiencing other symptoms such as dizziness, headache, blurry vision, or confusion, you might have a concussion and should seek medical attention. It is important to follow a thorough first aid check after hitting your head.

Girisha Bharadwaj19 Apr 2022

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How To Tell If You Need Stitches?

You might need stitches if you have a cut that bleeds enough to soak through a bandage and keeps bleeding even after you apply direct pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. You will likely need to go to an emergency room to get stitches if your cut is extremely deep, spurting bright red blood, and has torn edges.

Alexis Bryan8 Feb 2022

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Is Urgent Care Cheaper Than the ER?

Urgent care is often cheaper than going to the emergency room for basic services and non-emergency care. The average urgent care visit costs patients $80 to $280 while the average emergency room visit costs $2,200 without insurance.

Ashley Brooks30 Dec 2021

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Should I Go to Urgent Care For a Sore Throat?

Urgent cares offer treatment for a sore throat.

Madeline Hlobik21 Dec 2021

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Can I Get an MRI at Urgent Care?

Most urgent care centers do not offer MRIs, although some do. Check the facility website or call the urgent care directly to see if they provide MRIs.

Ashley Brooks21 Dec 2021

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Cheapest Urgent Care Centers in Houston, Texas

Some of the cheapest urgent care centers in Houston include Affinity Urgent Care, Fastmed Urgent Care, Urgent Clinics Medical Care, and more.

Talor Bianchini8 Dec 2021

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7 Best Urgent Care Centers in NYC - 2021

After analyzing different urgent care centers, we have found that the best overall urgent care in NYC is Cure Urgent Care, which is located in Coney Island, Brooklyn, and costs $115 for a consultation.

Madeline Hlobik30 Nov 2021

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5 Best Urgent Cares in Houston, Texas - 2021

The best overall urgent care in Houston is enTrust Immediate Care. Additionally, the most affordable urgent care for those without health insurance is Royal Urgent Care, and the best for treating pediatric patients is Humble Pediatric Urgent Care.

Madeline Hlobik17 Nov 2021

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Is Urgent Care Covered By Insurance?

Most urgent care centers accept all major health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Talor Bianchini16 Nov 2021

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Minute Clinic vs. Urgent Care: Differences & Which One is Cheaper in 2021?

Updated 2021: $80-$280 average at an urgent care clinic. $125-$200+ on average at the Minute Clinic. Retail clinics like CVS Minute Clinic or Walgreen can treat minor health conditions and are better fit for preventative care. Urgent care clinics are staffed with mid-level providers under a medical doctor supervision and can treat more advanced conditions and minor trauma because of the presence of imaging devices like ultrasound and X-ray machine.

Gavin Oxley24 Aug 2021

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Office Visit Costs at Major Urgent Care Centers in the U.S.

The average office visit cost to see a provider at an urgent care is $141.60, nationwide. If you are getting services, such as X-rays, lab tests, or a flu test, you will likely need to pay additional fees.

Jacqueline Slobin24 Feb 2022

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Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care: When to Go, Differences, Costs, Treatment

Deciding between seeking care at the emergency room versus an urgent care clinic can seem confusing, but it doesn’t need to be. You should only go to an ER if you are experiencing an imminent, serious, and/or life-threatening medical complication.

Spencer Lee13 Apr 2022