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.

Choose Santa Monica's 9 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 Wilshire Montana, Downtown Santa Monica, Mid-City loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

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).