Urgent Care Berkeley, CA

Five clinics in Berkeley offer walk-in services, allowing you to skip appointments for immediate attention. Top spots like Carbon Health Urgent & Primary Care Berkeley at 2920 Telegraph Ave (4.3 stars) and Sutter Health Berkeley Urgent Care at 2500 Milvia St (4.3 stars) provide quick access for minor illnesses and injuries.

X-rays are available at 3 clinics, helping diagnose issues like sprains or infections on-site without delay. This service supports efficient care at facilities including those in West Berkeley along San Pablo Ave.

Three clinics specialize in pediatric care, catering to children's urgent needs alongside general services. Combined, these offerings ensure comprehensive options across Berkeley's neighborhoods.

Medicare is accepted at 3 Berkeley urgent care clinics, making it a reliable option for eligible patients seeking prompt care. Popular locations like Sutter Health Berkeley Urgent Care often participate, but always call ahead to confirm coverage and any copays.

Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, and Humana are each accepted at 2 clinics. For example, Carbon Health Urgent & Primary Care Berkeley works with several of these plans. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 without insurance—verify specifics by contacting the clinic.

Additional plans like Alameda Alliance, Alliant Health Plans, Amera-Net, and Anthem are available at 1 clinic each. Checking acceptance beforehand avoids surprises and ensures smooth billing.

Choose urgent care in Berkeley for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or basic X-rays. With 7 clinics averaging shorter wait times than ERs, spots like Carbon Health (4.3 stars) handle these efficiently.

Head to the emergency room for severe conditions such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or serious head injuries. Berkeley's urgent cares focus on convenience for milder needs, saving ERs for critical cases.

Berkeley's urgent care network, including high-rated Sutter Health, offers walk-ins for everyday urgencies, often with faster service and lower costs compared to ER visits.

Also serving residents of Albany (2 mi), Emeryville (2 mi), El Cerrito (4 mi), Orinda (5 mi), Richmond (6 mi), San Pablo (7 mi).