Urgent Care San Jose, CA

In San Jose, 16 clinics provide walk-in services, allowing immediate access for non-emergency needs without prior appointments. This is perfect for busy schedules, with top options like Action Urgent Care (4.7 stars) and Instant Urgent Care (4.4 stars) offering quick entry and high patient satisfaction from thousands of reviews.

15 clinics offer X-rays on-site, enabling fast diagnosis of issues like fractures, infections, or foreign objects. Facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Skyport Medical Offices (4.7 stars) combine this with comprehensive care. Similarly, 15 clinics specialize in pediatric care, covering child-specific treatments alongside adult services for whole-family visits.

These features make San Jose's urgent cares efficient hubs, with average ratings of 3.7 stars across 12,904 reviews highlighting reliability.

7 clinics in San Jose accept Medicare, easing access for seniors seeking urgent care. 3 clinics each take Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, and most major insurance plans. Options like Good Samaritan Hospital and Kaiser Permanente facilities often participate in these networks.

4 clinics accept Medicaid, supporting low-income residents. 2 clinics each handle Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross of California, plus 2 for Humana. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services like X-rays or exams.

Always call ahead to confirm coverage and copays, as acceptance varies by location. Top-rated clinics like Action Urgent Care can verify details quickly over the phone.

Choose urgent care in San Jose for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or basic X-rays. With 28 clinics averaging 3.7 stars, expect shorter wait times than ERs—often under an hour. Spots like Instant Urgent Care handle these efficiently.

Head to an emergency room for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms (like sudden weakness or confusion), major trauma, or severe head injuries. San Jose ERs at hospitals like Good Samaritan are equipped for these, but urgent care saves time and cost for lesser needs.

Urgent care's walk-in model (available at 16 clinics) bridges the gap between primary care and ERs, offering evenings/weekends without the high costs. Assess symptoms first: if stable, urgent care suffices.

Also serving residents of Campbell (6 mi), Santa Clara (8 mi), Los Gatos (8 mi), Saratoga (10 mi), Sunnyvale (11 mi), Cupertino (11 mi).