Urgent Care Pelham, AL

Three clinics in Pelham offer X-rays for diagnosing fractures, infections, and other issues quickly. MedHelp Urgent Care, On Demand Healthcare, and American Family Care Pelham provide this service alongside general urgent care. Walk-in services are available at the same three locations, allowing patients to receive treatment without appointments for colds, allergies, and minor injuries.

One clinic specializes in pediatric care, ensuring families have options for children's health needs. Most Pelham urgent cares focus on convenience with high ratings, like Eminence Urgent Care's 4.7 stars from 103 reviews. These services help handle common urgent issues efficiently.

Aetna and Cigna are accepted at 2 clinics each in Pelham, including popular spots like American Family Care Pelham and On Demand Healthcare. Blue Cross is available at 1 clinic, making it easy for many residents to use their plans without hassle.

Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, and Viva Health are each accepted at 1 clinic, such as MedHelp Urgent Care or Eminence Urgent Care. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services like X-rays or exams—always call ahead to confirm coverage and copays.

Verify insurance acceptance directly with the clinic, as policies can change. Pelham's urgent cares aim to minimize out-of-pocket costs for insured patients seeking walk-in care.

Choose Pelham's 4 urgent care clinics for minor injuries like sprains, cuts needing stitches, flu symptoms, strep throat, minor burns, or when X-rays are needed. These have shorter wait times than ERs and handle issues not requiring hospitalization, such as allergies or urinary tract infections.

Head to the emergency room for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms like sudden weakness, or severe head injuries. Urgent care isn't equipped for these—call 911 if unsure.

Pelham urgent cares like On Demand Healthcare excel at quick visits for non-emergencies, saving time and money. Average 4.8-star ratings reflect efficient care for everyday urgent needs versus ERs for critical situations.

Also serving residents of Hoover (5 mi), Alabaster (7 mi), Helena (7 mi), Chelsea (7 mi), Vestavia Hills (10 mi), Homewood (11 mi).