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 3 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 3.9-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 West Side, Downtown, South Side loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

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).