Urgent Care Melbourne, FL

Of Melbourne's 21 urgent care clinics, 18 provide walk-in services, allowing immediate access for non-emergency needs. High-rated options like Palm Bay Village MedFast Urgent Care | Walk In Clinic | Emergency Quick Care (4.9 stars, 798 reviews) at 820 Palm Bay Rd NE and Melbourne Downtown MedFast Urgent Care (4.7 stars) at 206 E New Haven Ave specialize in no-appointment visits for colds, minor injuries, and allergies.

14 clinics offer X-rays on-site for diagnosing fractures, infections, or foreign objects quickly. Suntree MedFast Urgent Care (4.6 stars, 1,603 reviews) at 7925 N Wickham Rd and Health First AdventHealth Centra Care Gateway (4.8 stars) at 1223 Gateway Dr #1E are among those equipped for imaging, speeding up treatment without hospital trips.

13 clinics deliver pediatric care alongside general services. Lake Washington Melbourne MedFast Urgent Care at 2330 N Wickham Rd and Viera MedFast at 5500 Stadium Pkwy handle family needs efficiently, ensuring comprehensive options across the city.

Insurance coverage varies across Melbourne's urgent care clinics. 3 clinics accept Medicare, while another 3 take most insurance plans. 2 clinics each accept AARP, Aetna, CarePlus, Cigna, and Medicaid, making options available for many patients. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services.

For specific networks, 1 clinic accepts Advent Health, Aetna Better Health of Florida, and Ambetter Health. Popular spots like OMNI Healthcare and Health First AdventHealth Centra Care often participate in major plans—always call ahead to verify your coverage and avoid surprises.

Advising patients to confirm insurance acceptance is key, as policies change. Many clinics bill insurance directly, but co-pays apply. For uninsured, ask about cash discounts at high-rated locations like Palm Bay Village MedFast.

Choose urgent care in Melbourne for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or basic X-rays. With 21 clinics averaging 4.2 stars, expect shorter wait times—often 15-45 minutes—compared to ERs. Top picks like Viera MedFast Urgent Care handle these efficiently.

Head to the ER for emergencies such as chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms like sudden weakness or confusion, or severe head injuries. Melbourne ERs at places like Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center are equipped for critical care.

Urgent care saves time and money for everyday urgencies, with 18 walk-in clinics ready now. If unsure, call a clinic like Suntree MedFast for triage advice before deciding.

Also serving residents of West Melbourne (3 mi), Indian Harbour Beach (5 mi), Indialantic (6 mi), Malabar (9 mi), Palm Bay (10 mi), Merritt Island (14 mi).