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Adams Morgan

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Capitol Hill

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Navy Yard

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Alexandria

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Ballston

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Annapolis

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Arundel Mills

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Bel Air

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Bethesda

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California

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Catonsville

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Charlotte Hall

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Chevy Chase

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Columbia

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Federal Hill

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Frederick

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Gaithersburg at Darnestown Rd

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Gaithersburg at Muddy Branch

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Germantown

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Hyattsville

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La Plata

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Olney

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Pasadena

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Perry Hall

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Potomac

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Rockville

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Silver Spring

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Towson at Anneslie

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Towson at Hillside Avenue

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Waldorf at Festival Way

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Waldorf at Shoppers World

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Waugh Chapel

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Wheaton

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Frequently asked questions

What services are available?
Our urgent care centers provide extended-hour access to medical care for acute illnesses and injuries, just check in online or walk in. The services we offer include the following:

Illness care for flu, allergies, bronchitis, infections, pneumonia, strep throat, pink eye, sinus infections, cold symptoms, urinary tract infections, yeast infections, stomach ache/vomiting, and more

Injury care for broken bones, stitches, sprains (sprained ankle), lacerations/cuts, minor burns, and more

Auto accident injury evaluation

Sports physicals (Note: If your child has a history of COVID-19, further cardiac referrals may be needed)

Physical exams before surgery (Note: Clearance status is determined by your primary care or anesthesia provider)

Telehealth travel consultations (self-pay virtual visits to determine list of CDC recommended vaccinations and medications required for your destination; includes proctored rapid COVID-19 test and clearance letter for negative results)

Flu tests and shots (seasonal availability)

Vaccinations

Concussion evaluations

STD testing

Tuberculin skin and blood tests to test for tuberculosis (TB)

T-DAP and rabies vaccination

On-site laboratory is available for strep, mono, influenza, urinary infection, COVID-19, and pregnancy. If your condition needs further testing such as blood tests or cultures, we will have most results in 3-5 days. Some advanced testing for serious illnesses may require a referral to a nearby hospital’s emergency department.
How does online check-in work?
Select a location that is most convenient and click “Save My Spot” to choose an arrival time.

You will receive a text message reminder before you are scheduled to arrive. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork.

When you get to the urgent care center, please check in with our front desk staff to complete your registration.

We make every effort to see you as closely to your check-in time as possible. Please understand your arrival time is not an appointment and may be delayed by unforeseeable emergencies. Your place in line may change if another patient has a more serious condition.

We can only hold your place in line for 10 minutes past your chosen arrival time.
Which insurances are accepted?

MedStar Health Urgent Care participates with most major health insurance plans. The following list should be used only as a guide and is subject to change. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health benefits plan includes receiving in‐network services from MedStar Health Urgent Care, please call your insurance company.
Washington, D.C., Locations Only:
Aetna (except Medicaid Advantage Plans/Exchange [QHP]/Innovation)*

AmeriHealth Caritas DC*

Anthem BCBS of VA (except VA Healthkeeper)*

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield*

Cigna Health Care (except Cigna connect EPO VA Exchange, SureFit, Advantage Plans [Cigna HealthSpring])*

Coventry Health Network (except Coventry Medicare)*

First Health

Medicaid FFS*

Medicare Part B

MedStar (Family Choice DC only, Select)

Police and Fire Clinic

Tricare East*

Trusted Health Plan

United Healthcare (except UnitedHealthcare Compass [HMO] and Private Fee-for-Service Medicare plans)

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network/VACCN

*Some insurance plan exclusions apply. Please call your insurance company to confirm if your individual health benefits plan includes receiving in‐network services from MedStar Health Urgent Care.
Maryland Locations Only:
Aetna (except Medicaid Advantage Plans/Exchange [QHP]/Innovation)*

AmeriHealth Caritas DC*

Anthem BCBS of VA (except VA Healthkeeper)*

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield*

Cigna Health Care (except Cigna connect EPO VA Exchange, SureFit, Advantage Plans [Cigna HealthSpring])*

Coventry Health Network (except Coventry Medicare)*

First Health

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Medicare Part B

MedStar (Family Choice MD only, Select)

Police and Fire Clinic

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United Healthcare (except UnitedHealthcare Compass [HMO] and Private Fee-for-Service Medicare plans)*

Wellpoint MD*

*Some insurance plan exclusions apply. Please call your insurance company to confirm if your individual health benefits plan includes receiving in‐network services from MedStar Health Urgent Care.
Virginia Locations Only:
Aetna (except Medicaid Advantage Plans/Exchange [QHP)/Innovation)*

Anthem BCBS of Virginia (except VA Healthkeeper, Medi Blue Medicare Plans)*

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield*

Cigna Health Care (except Cigna connect EPO VA Exchange, SureFit, Advantage Plans (Cigna HealthSpring))*

Coventry Health Network (except Coventry Medicare)*

First Health

Medicaid*

Medicare Part B

MedStar (Family Choice, Select)

Tricare East*

United Healthcare (except UnitedHealthcare Compass (HMO) and Private Fee-for-Service Medicare plans)*

*Some insurance plan exclusions apply. Please call your insurance company to confirm if your individual health benefits plan includes receiving in‐network services from MedStar Health Urgent Care.
Self-pay pricing

If you do not have health insurance or have gaps in coverage, we now offer a simple self-pay fee schedule for our standard urgent care services at reduced rates. Our self-pay fees provide significant discounts on the services provided at MedStar Health Urgent Care. Learn more.
How can I prepare for my visit?
Schedule your visit online

Bring your photo ID and payment with you to our urgent care center

You will pay for your visit including labs, X-rays, etc., before you leave
How long does it take to get the results of tests?
All our urgent care locations offer a wide variety of on-site testing, which includes blood, urine, and swab tests:

PCR tests are available on site to check for acute infections such as flu (influenza), strep throat, COVID-19, RSV, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (in females, males are sent out to a lab and not done on site). The rapid PCR tests we offer are more comprehensive than rapid antigen tests and eliminate the need for sending the specimens to an outside lab for a culture. These results of these test are available in about 30 minutes although our clinical team may need additional time to retrieve and review the results with patients.

X-rays can be taken on any part of the body and are interpreted (read) on-site. Please check our landing page for X-ray availability each day. The average time it will take to get the X-ray and interpretation is about 30 minutes from when they bring you back for the X-ray.

Glucose, urine, and other lab tests done on site have quick results, often within a few minutes.
How long should I expect my urgent care visit to take?

While we do not offer appointments, we do offer the option to book ahead online, which will give you an arrival time and start your check-in process such as uploading your identification and insurance card (if you have one). Our clinical teams evaluate patients as they arrive so there are times when someone arrives who has not booked online but the severity of their symptoms requires them to be seen ahead of someone who has.

Our goal is for every patient to have their visit completed in 60 and 90 minutes. However, if your urgent care provider visit requires on-site lab or x-ray work, the total time for your visit may be longer, depending on the type of tests required, how many tests are performed, and how many other patients are at the location during your time of visit.
What happens after my visit?
If you are referred to a specialist as a result of your visit, you will be notified by secure text message with scheduling information.

Any lab results or upcoming appointments can be found in your profile on the Patient Portal. If you have not received lab results after 7-10 days, please call the lab line at 877-704-9292.

If you need a letter to return to work or information about ending your quarantine period, please utilize MedStar eVisit.

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