Urgent Care Columbia, MD

Columbia's 6 urgent care clinics offer essential services tailored to common needs. 4 clinics provide Pediatric Care, making it easy for families to get prompt treatment for kids. Top spots like Clarii Health (4.8 stars) and Chase Brexton Health Care - Columbia Center (4.5 stars) stand out for child-focused visits.

3 clinics support Walk-In Services, allowing no-appointment access for minor illnesses and injuries. This is ideal for flu symptoms, sprains, or cuts. Kaiser Permanente Columbia Gateway Medical Center (4.6 stars) is a reliable choice with strong reviews for efficient walk-ins.

For diagnostics, 2 clinics offer X-rays on-site, speeding up care for fractures or infections. Combined, these services cover most non-emergency needs with an average 4.1-star rating across 1,785 reviews.

Insurance options at Columbia urgent cares include Aetna (1 clinic), Blue Cross Blue Shield (1 clinic), and Cigna (1 clinic). Additional coverage at select locations covers Flexible Choice - Option 1 (1 clinic), KPIF (1 clinic), and Maryland Medicaid (1 clinic). Always call ahead to confirm your plan is accepted, as networks can vary.

Medicaid (1 clinic) and Medicare (1 clinic) are available, along with Medicare Advantage (1 clinic). Many patients also use Most major insurance plans (1 clinic) for broad coverage. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 without insurance, depending on services like X-rays.

To avoid surprises, verify benefits before visiting top-rated spots like Chase Brexton or Kaiser Permanente. Most clinics bill insurance directly, streamlining your urgent care experience in Columbia.

Choose urgent care in Columbia for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, or minor burns. With 6 clinics averaging 4.1 stars, expect shorter wait times than the ER—often under an hour. Facilities like Chase Brexton Health Care - Columbia Center handle these efficiently.

Head to the ER for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Urgent care isn't equipped for these, and Columbia's options focus on non-emergencies to save you time and cost.

Key difference: Urgent care costs less ($100-250 self-pay) with quick access via walk-ins at 3 clinics. Use the 4 pediatric locations for kids' fevers or injuries, reserving ER for true emergencies.

Also serving residents of Ellicott City (5 mi), Burtonsville (7 mi), Laurel (7 mi), Hanover (7 mi), Catonsville (8 mi), Woodlawn (9 mi).