Urgent Care Scranton, PA

All 4 clinics in Scranton offer Walk-In Services, making it easy to get care without an appointment for minor illnesses and injuries. For diagnostic needs, 3 clinics provide X-rays on-site, including Medicus Urgent Care and Geisinger Ortho Urgent Care Scranton, helping with quick assessments of fractures or infections.

Families have access to 2 clinics offering Pediatric Care, such as Lake Scranton Urgent Care, ensuring child-friendly treatment for common issues like fevers or cuts. These services keep wait times shorter than ERs while covering essentials like lab tests and basic wound care.

Most Scranton urgent care clinics accept major insurances, with 1 clinic each taking Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark, Independence Blue Cross, Medicaid, Medicare, other major plans, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by location, so top options like Medicus Urgent Care may bill your plan directly for copays as low as $20-50.

Self-pay patients typically face costs in the $100-250 range for visits including X-rays or labs. Always call ahead to verify your specific policy and avoid surprises—Geisinger ConvenientCare Scranton, for example, assists with insurance questions upfront.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted at dedicated clinics, easing access for seniors and low-income families. Confirm eligibility and bring your card for seamless processing.

Choose Scranton's 4 urgent care clinics for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or when you need X-rays—expect shorter waits than ERs. These handle everyday needs efficiently, often same-day.

Head to the ER for emergencies such as chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries where advanced life support is required. Urgent care focuses on quick fixes, saving ERs for critical cases.

In Scranton, facilities like Lake Scranton Urgent Care offer fast service for sprains or infections, typically under an hour wait, versus hours at hospitals.

Also serving residents of Dickson City (5 mi), South Abington Township (5 mi), Pittston (8 mi), Hamlin (14 mi), Carbondale (14 mi), Wilkes-Barre (15 mi).