Urgent Care North Charleston, SC

In North Charleston, 9 of the 11 urgent care clinics provide X-rays, enabling fast on-site imaging for injuries like sprains or fractures without needing a hospital visit. Top spots like CareNow Urgent Care - North Charleston (4.7 stars) and Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care (4.8 stars) offer this service alongside routine diagnostics.

Walk-in services are available at 9 clinics, perfect for unexpected illnesses or minor injuries when your primary doctor isn't available. Facilities such as OrthoNOW Walk In Clinic (4.9 stars) specialize in immediate orthopedic care with walk-ins, while NasonCare handles general urgent needs efficiently.

For families, 2 clinics deliver pediatric care, focusing on child-specific treatments amid the broader offerings of X-rays and walk-ins across the city.

North Charleston urgent care clinics accept various insurances, though acceptance is specific to locations: Aetna (1 clinic), Ambetter (Marketplace Plan) (1 clinic), BlueCross BlueShield (1 clinic), and BlueCross BlueShield FEP (Federal Employee Program) (1 clinic). Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 for visits, depending on services like X-rays.

Additional plans include ChampVa (1 clinic), Cigna (1 clinic), First Health (1 clinic), Humana Medicare (1 clinic), Medcost (1 clinic), and Medicaid (1 clinic). Coverage varies, so call your preferred clinic ahead to confirm benefits and avoid surprises.

With 11 clinics, options exist for most major plans at least at one site. Verify with staff for in-network status to minimize out-of-pocket costs.

Choose North Charleston's 7 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 4.3-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 Northwoods, Deer Park, Charleston Heights, Dorchester Terrace loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

Also serving residents of Goose Creek (7 mi), Charleston (9 mi), Summerville (9 mi), Johns Island (13 mi), Mt Pleasant (14 mi), James Island (14 mi).