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Urgent Care

Healthcare articles about Urgent Care.

Urgent Care May 12, 2024 8 min

Should I Go To The ER or Urgent Care? According to Research

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.

By Madeline Hlobik

Urgent Care Sep 20, 2022 3 min

24/7 Urgent Care & Medical Clinics in NYC Area

24/7 urgent care and medical clinics in NYC are TravelMD, PlushCare, NUY Langone Cobble Hill Emergency, Richmond University Medical Center, and Studio Med.

By Alyssa Corso

Urgent Care Sep 15, 2021 5 min

Can I Go To Urgent Care For A Sprained Ankle?

Mira’s research indicates that imaging tests are among the most common diagnostic measures for sprained ankles. You can treat your sprained ankle at various urgent care centers.

By Spencer Lee

Urgent Care Oct 23, 2023 5 min

Urgent Care vs. ER: When To Go & How Much?

If you are in an emergency, you should visit an emergency room. If you are not experiencing an urgent medical situation, you may want to consider visiting an urgent care center instead. The average cost for an urgent care visit ranges between $80 and $280, while an emergency room visit averages at $2,200.

By Alyssa Corso

Urgent Care Feb 25, 2025 7 min

Urgent Care Visit Cost With and Without Insurance - Updated for 2025

The average cost for a walk-in urgent care clinic in the U.S. is about $280 without insurance in 2025, after adjusting for medical services inflation since 2021. With insurance, you should expect to pay $160–$330 before meeting your deductible and about $65–$185 co-pay (depending on your plan) after meeting the deductible.

By Brianne Smith, DNP, PhD