Urgent Care

Healthcare articles about Urgent Care.

Should I Go To The ER or Urgent Care? According to Research
Deciding between seeking care at the emergency room versus an urgent care clinic can seem confusing, but it doesn’t need to be. You should only go to an ER if you are experiencing an imminent, serious, and/or life-threatening medical complication.
By Madeline Hlobik
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24/7 Urgent Care & Medical Clinics in NYC Area
24/7 urgent care and medical clinics in NYC are TravelMD, PlushCare, NUY Langone Cobble Hill Emergency, Richmond University Medical Center, and Studio Med.
By Alyssa Corso
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Can I Go To Urgent Care For A Sprained Ankle?
Mira’s research indicates that imaging tests are among the most common diagnostic measures for sprained ankles. You can treat your sprained ankle at various urgent care centers.
By Spencer Lee
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Urgent Care vs. ER: When To Go & How Much?
If you are in an emergency, you should visit an emergency room. If you are not experiencing an urgent medical situation, you may want to consider visiting an urgent care center instead. The average cost for an urgent care visit ranges between $80 and $280, while an emergency room visit averages at $2,200.
By Alyssa Corso
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Urgent Care Visit Cost With and Without Insurance (2026 Update)
Based on a July 2026 survey of 30+ urgent care pricing and payment pages, uninsured urgent care visits commonly start around $120-$250 for simple to moderate care and can reach $250-$530+ when X-rays, procedures, labs, or supplies are added. With insurance, your cost depends on deductible, copay, and coinsurance rules; Original Medicare has a $283 Part B deductible in 2026 and usually 20% coinsurance after that.
By Brianne Smith, DNP, PhD
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