Urgent Care Huntington Beach, CA

Of the 22 urgent care clinics in Huntington Beach, 13 offer walk-in services, making it easy to get prompt treatment without an appointment for issues like colds, sprains, or minor injuries. Facilities such as WaveImaging Huntington Beach and Hoag Urgent Care Huntington Beach provide these convenient options alongside quick diagnostics.

11 clinics are equipped with X-rays, essential for evaluating fractures, infections, or other conditions requiring imaging. Top-rated spots like Edinger Medical Group (4.9 stars) often include this service, helping patients avoid trips to busier emergency rooms.

Additionally, 11 clinics specialize in pediatric care, ensuring families have access to child-friendly urgent care. Walk-ins and X-rays at these locations support a range of needs from flu symptoms to broken bones.

Many Huntington Beach urgent cares accept major insurances: 7 clinics take Medicare, 5 accept Medicaid, and 4 work with Aetna. Popular options like Hoag Urgent Care and Edinger Medical Group often cover these, but self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 per visit depending on services like X-rays.

3 clinics each accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, and UnitedHealthcare, providing broad coverage for residents. Anthem is at 2 clinics, while AARP and Adventist Healthcare are available at 1 each. Always call ahead to confirm your plan and copay.

For uninsured patients, expect affordable cash prices in the $100-250 range. Clinics like WaveImaging Huntington Beach advise verifying benefits to avoid surprises.

Choose urgent care in Huntington Beach for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or basic X-rays. With 22 clinics averaging 4.1 stars, expect shorter wait times than ERs—often under an hour at places like Edinger Medical Group.

Head to the ER for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms (like sudden facial droop), or severe head injuries. Huntington Beach Hospital ER at 17772 Beach Blvd handles these, but urgent care saves time for less critical needs.

Urgent care's convenience shines for everyday urgencies—walk into 13 clinics without appointments. Save ER trips for true emergencies to keep costs down and care fast.

Also serving residents of Fountain Valley (3 mi), Westminster (4 mi), Costa Mesa (5 mi), Seal Beach (6 mi), Garden Grove (6 mi), Santa Ana (7 mi).