Urgent Care Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica's urgent care clinics offer key services tailored to common needs. 13 clinics provide Pediatric Care, ideal for children's illnesses and injuries, including top-rated spots like 911 MedHealth and Saint John's Santa Monica Primary Care. Additionally, 10 clinics offer X-rays for quick diagnostics on fractures or infections.

Walk-in convenience is available at 9 clinics, allowing same-day visits without appointments at places like Providence Saint John's Health Center. These services ensure efficient treatment for colds, sprains, and minor procedures, with high patient satisfaction reflected in the 4.2 average rating across 10,289 reviews.

Whether near Downtown or Wilshire, residents can access these essentials promptly, supported by experienced providers at facilities like UCLA Health locations.

Many Santa Monica urgent care clinics accept major insurances, with Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, and Aetna PPO each covered at 5 clinics. Anthem Blue Cross HMO and Anthem Blue Cross PPO are also available at 5 clinics each, providing broad options for residents.

Blue Shield of CA HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio, Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage, and Blue Shield of CA PPO are accepted at 5 clinics apiece. Cigna HMO follows suit at 5 clinics. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services.

Always call ahead to confirm coverage and copays, as acceptance can vary by location like 911 MedHealth or UCLA Health sites.

Use urgent care in Santa Monica for non-life-threatening issues like minor injuries, flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, and minor burns. With 26 clinics averaging 4.2 stars, expect shorter wait times than ERs—often under an hour versus hours at hospitals.

Head to the ER for emergencies such as chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Facilities like Providence Saint John's ER are equipped for these, but urgent care saves time and cost for lesser needs.

Santa Monica's spread of clinics in Downtown, Midtown, and Wilshire makes choosing urgent care convenient for everyday urgencies.

Also serving residents of Venice (3 mi), Marina Del Rey (4 mi), Playa Vista (5 mi), Culver City (5 mi), Beverly Hills (6 mi), Los Angeles (8 mi).