Urgent Care Albany, NY

Six clinics in Albany offer walk-in services, allowing patients to receive prompt care without appointments. Facilities like CentralMed Urgent Care at 1662 Central Ave and Albany ENT & Allergy Services at 123 Everett Rd cater to everyday needs such as colds, allergies, and minor injuries with this flexible option.

X-rays are available at 5 clinics, supporting diagnostics for fractures, infections, and other issues. Top providers including The Bone & Joint Center at 1367 Washington Ave Suite 200 and Newton Medical at 1770 Central Ave equip patients with on-site imaging for faster treatment plans.

Three clinics provide pediatric care, essential for children's health concerns. Combined, these services ensure Albany residents have comprehensive urgent care coverage across multiple locations.

Many Albany urgent cares accept UnitedHealthcare at 3 clinics, offering broad coverage for walk-ins and diagnostics. Other options include CDPHP (1 clinic), Child Health Plus (1), Emblem Health GHI (1), and Emblem Health HIP (1). Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services—call ahead to confirm.

Empire BCBS, Empire Plan, Essential Plan, Humana, and Medicaid are accepted at select locations (1 clinic each). Facilities like CentralMed Urgent Care and Albany ENT & Allergy Services often verify insurance quickly over the phone.

Before visiting, contact your preferred clinic to verify coverage and avoid surprises. This ensures smooth visits at Albany's 9 urgent care centers.

Choose urgent care in Albany for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, or minor burns—9 clinics offer shorter wait times than ERs. Top spots such as Albany ENT & Allergy Services handle these efficiently.

Head to the emergency room for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Albany urgent cares focus on non-emergencies to save ER capacity for critical cases.

With average ratings of 3.1 stars, Albany's urgent cares provide fast, affordable care for everyday urgencies. Always err on the side of caution and call ahead if unsure.

Also serving residents of Rensselaer (3 mi), Delmar (4 mi), Colonie (4 mi), Latham (6 mi), Guilderland (6 mi), East Greenbush (7 mi).