Urgent Care Boulder, CO

Boulder's 19 urgent care clinics provide essential services like X-rays at 10 clinics, making on-site imaging available for fractures, infections, and more without hospital trips. Top-rated spots such as Anchor Point Primary Care (4.8 stars) and Peak Form Medical Center (4.8 stars) often include these diagnostics alongside standard urgent care treatments. Walk-in services are offered at 7 clinics, ideal for immediate needs without appointments.

Pediatric care stands out with 8 clinics equipped for children, including Crossroads Medical Center (4.8 stars) and AFC Urgent Care Boulder (4.7 stars). These facilities handle everything from minor illnesses to injuries, ensuring families have quick access. Combining X-rays, walk-ins, and pediatric options, Boulder residents can find comprehensive care close by.

Many Boulder urgent care clinics accept Medicare at 8 locations and Kaiser Permanente at 6 clinics, making care accessible for seniors and plan members. Medicare Advantage is covered at 6 clinics as well. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services; always call ahead to verify coverage and avoid surprises.

For private insurance, options include Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare at 2 clinics each. Lesser-covered plans like Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are accepted at 1 clinic each. Confirm acceptance directly with the clinic, as networks vary.

Top-rated clinics like AFC Urgent Care Boulder and Boulder Community Health often list insurance details online. Budget for copays or self-pay if uninsured, staying in the $100-250 range for most visits.

Choose Boulder's 3 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 4.2-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 North Boulder, Whittier loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

Also serving residents of Louisville (7 mi), Lafayette (8 mi), Erie (11 mi), Broomfield (12 mi), Longmont (13 mi), Arvada (14 mi).