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 Berkeley's 4 urgent care clinics for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, strep throat, or X-rays for possible fractures. These provide faster service with average 3.3-star ratings and lower costs than ERs.

Head to an emergency room for severe conditions such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, stroke signs (sudden weakness or confusion), major trauma, or serious head injuries. ERs are equipped for advanced life support, but waits can be longer.

Urgent care excels for convenience—many offer walk-ins for everyday urgencies. With neighborhoods like West Berkeley, Elmwood, South Berkeley loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

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