Urgent Care Reading, PA

Reading's 8 urgent care clinics provide essential services like X-rays at 5 locations, including Tower Health Urgent Care - Exeter and St. Luke's Care Now - Spring Township. These on-site X-rays help diagnose fractures, infections, and other issues quickly without needing a trip to the ER. Pediatric care is available at 5 clinics, making it easier for families to get timely treatment.

Walk-in services are offered at 3 clinics, such as Reading Convenient Care, allowing patients to receive care without appointments for minor illnesses and injuries. Top-rated spots like St. Luke's Care Now (4.4 stars) combine these services with occupational medicine support. This setup ensures residents can access diagnostics and treatments efficiently across neighborhoods.

Whether you need an X-ray for a sprain or pediatric evaluation for a fever, these 5 clinics with X-rays and 5 with pediatric options cover common urgent needs. Check specific clinic pages for full details on Reading Convenient Care and others.

Many Reading urgent care clinics accept major insurances, with Aetna, Cigna, and Humana covering 4 clinics each, including Tower Health Urgent Care - Exeter and Reading Convenient Care. Capital Blue Cross, Devoted Health, and Highmark Blue Shield are accepted at 3 clinics apiece. Typical self-pay costs range from $100-250 depending on services like X-rays.

Highmark Wholecare, Independence Blue Cross, PA Health and Wellness, and United Healthcare are options at 3 clinics each, such as St. Luke's Care Now. Coverage varies, so call ahead to verify your plan and avoid surprises. Most clinics bill insurance directly for eligible visits.

For uninsured patients, inquire about cash prices upfront—many offer affordable rates in the $100-250 range for standard urgent care visits. Confirm acceptance at your chosen clinic like Oak Street Health or Reading Hospital before heading in.

Choose urgent care in Reading for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or X-rays—8 clinics offer shorter wait times than ERs. Tower Health Urgent Care - Exeter (4 stars) handles these efficiently with on-site imaging at 5 locations.

Head to the ER for emergencies: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Reading's urgent cares focus on quick fixes, saving ERs for critical cases and reducing your wait.

Local examples: Use Reading Convenient Care (4.3 stars) for minor injuries or pediatric fevers at 5 clinics. Always err on ER side if unsure—better safe for serious symptoms.

Also serving residents of Wyomissing (2 mi), Temple (5 mi), Sinking Spring (5 mi), Blandon (7 mi), Douglassville (12 mi), Hamburg (15 mi).