Urgent Care Washington, DC

33 clinics in Washington offer walk-in services, making it easy to get care without an appointment for issues like colds, allergies, or minor injuries. Facilities such as USW Urgent Care - Urology and MedStar Health provide quick access to these no-wait options alongside primary care.

Pediatric care is available at 31 clinics, while 17 clinics offer X-rays for diagnosing fractures or infections on-site. Top spots like PM Pediatric Urgent Care combine these services for efficient treatment.

Many Washington urgent cares accept Aetna (27 clinics), Cigna (23 clinics), and Medicare (20 clinics). Popular options like Anthem, Humana, and MedStar Family Choice cover 15 clinics each. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 without insurance—call ahead to confirm.

United Healthcare (15 clinics), DC Medicaid (13 clinics), UnitedHealthcare (13 clinics), and First Health (12 clinics) are widely accepted. Verify coverage with your provider, as MedStar Health locations often handle multiple plans seamlessly.

Choose Washington's 10 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 NoMa, Adams Morgan, Anacostia, Dupont Circle loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

Also serving residents of Hyattsville (5 mi), Arlington (5 mi), Takoma Park (5 mi), Riverdale (6 mi), Capitol Heights (6 mi), Langley Park (6 mi).