Urgent Care Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek's 4 urgent care clinics provide essential services for quick treatment. 3 clinics offer Pediatric Care, making it convenient for families dealing with children's illnesses or injuries. 2 clinics have X-rays available on-site for diagnosing fractures or infections promptly, including at highly rated spots like BASS Primary Care and John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center.

Walk-In Services are offered at 1 clinic, allowing patients to receive care without appointments during busy times. These facilities handle common needs like colds, cuts, and sprains efficiently. John Muir Health Outpatient Center on Treat Blvd provides additional outpatient support alongside pediatric options.

With an average rating of 3.5 stars from 684 reviews, residents can choose based on location and services. For example, BASS Primary Care at 2637 Shadelands Dr boasts 4.8 stars and pediatric care, ideal for Shadelands area visits.

Most Walnut Creek urgent cares accept major insurances, with 1 clinic each for Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield California, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, Tricare, and United Healthcare. BASS Primary Care and John Muir locations often participate, but coverage varies by plan.

Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services like exams or X-rays. Always call ahead to your chosen clinic, such as John Muir Health at 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, to verify acceptance and copays.

Medicare and Tricare patients have dedicated options at 1 clinic each. Confirm details directly with staff at places like the Outpatient Center on Treat Blvd to avoid surprises.

Use urgent care in Walnut Creek for non-life-threatening issues like minor injuries, flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, and minor burns. With 4 clinics averaging 3.5 stars, expect shorter wait times than ERs—ideal for quick relief.

Head to the ER at John Muir Medical Center for emergencies: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Urgent care isn't equipped for these critical cases.

Local options like BASS Primary Care (4.8 stars) handle everyday urgencies efficiently. Save ER trips for true emergencies to keep costs down and waits shorter at the 4 UC clinics.

Also serving residents of Pleasant Hill (4 mi), Concord (5 mi), Danville (7 mi), Martinez (8 mi), Orinda (8 mi), Bay Point (10 mi).