When should I go to urgent care vs. the ER in Phoenix?

Use urgent care for flu, strep, UTIs, ear infections, minor fractures, sprains, lacerations, and rashes. Go to the ER — or call 911 — for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trauma, difficulty breathing, or any life-threatening emergency. Phoenix has multiple Level I trauma centers including Banner University Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Does urgent care in Phoenix accept AHCCCS?

Yes. Most urgent care clinics in Phoenix accept AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System), Arizona's Medicaid program. Banner Health, Valleywise Health, Honor Health, Dignity Health, and many independent urgent care centers accept major AHCCCS managed care plans. Community health centers also serve uninsured patients on a sliding-scale basis.

Are there 24-hour urgent care clinics in Phoenix?

Some Phoenix urgent care centers offer 24-hour or extended late-night hours, particularly near the Midtown corridor and in high-density neighborhoods. Use Solv to filter by current hours and find a clinic open right now near you.

How long is the wait at urgent care in Phoenix?

Booked urgent care appointments in Phoenix typically have 15–45 minute waits compared to several hours at busy Phoenix ERs. Summer heat season (June–September) and winter flu season (November–February) are the highest-volume periods. Book online through Solv for the fastest access.

How dangerous is Phoenix summer heat, and what should I do?

Phoenix summer heat is among the most dangerous in the continental U.S. — the city has recorded 100+ heat deaths in single months. Heat exhaustion (heavy sweating, weakness, nausea) requires immediate cooling and hydration; seek urgent care for evaluation and IV fluids. Heat stroke (hot dry skin, confusion, loss of consciousness) is always a 911 emergency.

What insurance do Phoenix urgent care clinics accept?

Most Phoenix urgent care clinics accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, AHCCCS, and TRICARE. Banner Health, Valleywise, Honor Health, and Dignity Health urgent care locations cover the broadest payer networks. Community health centers accept sliding-scale self-pay for uninsured patients.

Do Phoenix urgent care clinics serve South Phoenix and underserved neighborhoods?

Yes. Urgent care centers and FQHCs including Valleywise Health community clinics operate in South Phoenix and West Phoenix to serve medically underserved neighborhoods. These locations typically accept AHCCCS, self-pay on a sliding scale, and all major commercial plans.

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NextCare Urgent Care, Peoria

NextCare Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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20470 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Peoria, AZ 8538220470 N Lake Pleasant Rd

4.69(5.4k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 5 times today on Solv.

The PA Kevin has helped me before..he is very thorough and Knowledgeable. I was seen very soon after my arrival and back home in bed within the hour. This is the only Nextcare I have been to and I am so glad I found this one...very good at helping me feel better soon.

Nextcare Urgent Care, City Center

Nextcare Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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16921 N 145th Ave, Surprise, AZ 8537916921 N 145th Ave

3.0(2 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 4 times today on Solv.

NextCare Urgent Care, Mesa (N Power Rd)

NextCare Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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1066 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 852051066 N Power Rd

4.74(15k reviews)

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8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:25 AM 9:30 AM 9:40 AM 9:50 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 12 times today on Solv.

Visit went fine just waiting on callback from culture results.; obviously they are not concerned if I have an infection… it’s been 3 days and no call back from culture results. If I’ve got a bacterial infection I should be on antibiotics which they must suspect or they wouldn’t have sent urine off to culture. If they don’t trust their dipstick. I’m not impressed with this efficiency at all.

NextCare Urgent Care, Surprise

NextCare Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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14800 W Mountain View Blvd, Surprise, AZ 8537414800 W Mountain View Blvd

4.71(5.7k reviews)

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8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:25 AM 8:40 AM 8:50 AM 9:00 AM 9:40 AM 10:15 AM

Popular Clinic! Booked 15 times today on Solv.

Had a cold sore throat severely fatigued. Not feeling better but not terrible I called and was offered an appointment in about an hour but it’s so close I just walked in . I was attended to quickly and taken for check in within 20 minutes . Then by a very professional nurse assistant. Next Joseph the PA/Doc quickly assessed my story and did a thorough physical tested me for flu strep and Covid came back and said I had Covid. Offered the best antiviral treatment. Also offered symptom tx. Didn’t think I needed but he said won’t hurt. So glad he did because they helped me sleep!!this was th best care!! The right tests the right diagnosis the right meds !! You are truly blessed to have such a great crew !!! Joseph is an exceptional provider!!!

Nextcare Urgent Care, Eastmark

Nextcare Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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9241 E Cadence Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 852129241 E Cadence Pkwy

4.71(850 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 8 times today on Solv.

Scheduled my appointment easily online. Check in was easy and wait time was minimal. The staff was all friendly.

Alliance Urgent Care, Buckeye

Alliance Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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980 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326980 S Watson Rd

4.67(3k reviews)

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Save 76 min by booking online vs walking in.

Super easy scheduling. Check in was great. Seen within me nutes and addresses all my concerns. Would highly recommend!

Alliance Urgent Care, Queen Creek

Alliance Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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21582 S Ellsworth Lp Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 8514221582 S Ellsworth Lp Rd

4.71(4.1k reviews)

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95% of patients recommend this clinic.

Tested positive for Covid. Got good advice on how to treat it. A prescription was called in for me if I needed it.

NextCare Urgent Care, Apache Junction

NextCare Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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2080 W Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 851202080 W Southern Ave

4.61(7k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 11 times today on Solv.

Paid $95 for DOT. CT PAC require a packet filled out by my Dr. 3 years ago had same paperwork at cost of $450. Found out Next Care did not. keep those files. Lost $95 had to get Dot from a another provider 3 days later. Save your money, dont book DOT exams here.

Origin Physical Therapy, Arizona

Origin Physical Therapy

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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3800 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850123800 N Central Ave

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Nextcare/Tenet, Demo

Nextcare/Tenet

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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1313 Fake Street, Scottsdale, AZ 852511313 Fake Street

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Tenet, Demo Queue

Tenet

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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123 Demo Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251123 Demo Street

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Concentra Urgent Care, Phoenix

Concentra Urgent Care

Open until 11:59 pm

Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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1818 Sky Harbor Cir N, Phoenix, AZ 850341818 Sky Harbor Cir N

3.0(36 reviews)

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Cigna Medical Group Urgent Care, Phoenix

Cigna Medical Group Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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3003 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 850143003 N 3rd St

3.42(39 reviews)

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Everyone was very professional and friendly. I was well taken care of from my welcoming in the front office, to medical staff taking my vital signs and Dr Porsche was very caring and listened to all my needs.