Urgent Care in Bellingam, WA
Care Medical Group is here to fulfill your Urgent Care needs as they arise. We are proud to be one of the only credentialed clinics providing Urgent Care in Whatcom County with both X-ray and labs on site. Our medical services are convenient and can help you with many different types of medical situations.
ADDRESS
4043 Northwest Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98226
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PHONE
360-734-4300
HOURS
Mon – Thu: 8 am – 7 pm
Fri: 8 am – 6 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
FAX
360-734-2128
For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911 or visit the emergency department at the hospital.
Walk-In and Same-Day Services
Most medical care is available on a walk-in basis. Our clinic provides extended hours outside of a primary care doctor with prompt care for common injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, including:
Treatment of common illnesses and injuries:
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Sinus infections
- Low back pain
- Knee and shoulder injuries
- Urinary tract infections
- Strep throat
- Bronchitis
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Minor lacerations
- Minor fractures
Additional services:
- Primary care/follow-up care
- Work-related injury care
- DOT exams
- On site labs
- On site X-rays
- Annual physicals
- Vaccines: Flu shots, Hep-B, T-dap
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- STI screening
Information Regarding Wait Times
During times when there are many people needing urgent care, wait times may be longer and we ask for your patience as every patient deserves quality medical attention. Since the amount of people waiting and their needs are diverse, Care Medical Group can only offer a rough estimate on how long the wait may be at any given time. Our waiting room offers many amenities to enhance your experience including warm beverages, basic entertainment and a courtesy call system. If estimated wait times are longer than an hour, our Front Desk team will ask you to provide your cell phone number and will call or text you when you are next in queue.
Care Medical Group’s procedures and policies are designed to see walk-in patients in the order of arrival; however, emergencies always take top priority to prevent loss of life and to stabilize the patient. This may lead to longer wait times.
Pro Tips:
- Dress comfortably
- Bring entertainment such as a book, tablet, or word puzzle
- Bring a mobile phone to be able to utilize our courtesy call system
- Check out CARE MEDICAL GROUP FORMS to cut down on paperwork time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurances do you accept?
Please visit this page to se a list of our accepted insurances: Accepted Insurances section
Do you take Medicare?
Unfortunately at this time, we do not accept Apple, Medicare, and Medicaid (Molina, Community Health Plan, DSHS, Coordinated Care).
What’s the difference between Urgent Care and the Emergency Department?
Emergency rooms (ER) are found at the local hospital and are open 24/7. The ER is best equipped for complex and critical needs, such as life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Urgent care clinics have extended hours outside of a primary care doctor and provide prompt care for common injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening.
Do you provide pediatric care?
We are unable to provide medical care to pediatric patients who are ages 3 years and below. In order to provide adequate pediatric care we prefer to have a pediatric patient treated by a Pediatrician and at this time we do not have a Pediatrician on staff.
What payment methods are accepted?
For date-of-service payments, we accept debit, all major credit cards, or cash. Checks are only accepted for payments that are not date-of-service, such as an on-account balance for a bill that has already been sent. To pay an on-account balance, we accept phone calls, in-person payments, and pay your bill online.