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Urgent Care Centers in Fayetteville

Urgent care centers provide walk-in medical services for non-life-threatening conditions when your doctor isn't available.

When to Use Urgent Care

Good for Urgent Care:

  • Minor injuries (sprains, minor fractures)
  • Cuts requiring stitches
  • Fever and flu symptoms
  • Infections (ear, sinus, urinary)
  • Allergic reactions (non-severe)
  • Minor burns
  • Rashes and skin conditions
  • COVID-19 testing and treatment

Go to ER Instead:

  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Severe bleeding
  • Head injuries
  • Stroke symptoms
  • Severe allergic reactions

Major Urgent Care Providers

FastMed Urgent Care

Locations in Fayetteville:

  • Hope Mills location
  • Francam Drive location

Features:

  • Extended hours (7 days/week)
  • X-ray on-site
  • Lab services
  • Occupational health
  • Joint Commission accredited

NextCare Urgent Care

Walk-in and online check-in available.

Services:

  • Minor injury treatment
  • Illness care
  • X-rays and labs
  • COVID-19 testing
  • Workers compensation

Concentra Urgent Care

Focus: Urgent care and occupational health

Services:

  • Walk-in urgent care
  • Work-related injuries
  • DOT physicals
  • Drug screening

Cape Fear Family Medical

Urgent care services in Fayetteville and Hope Mills.

Services:

  • Same-day appointments
  • Walk-in care
  • Extended hours
  • Primary care integration

FirstHealth Convenient Care

Location: Fayetteville area

Services:

  • Minor illness and injury
  • Preventive care
  • Convenient hours

24-Hour Urgent Care

Fayetteville Urgent Care (4155 Ferncreek Dr)

  • Open 24/7
  • No appointment needed
  • X-ray and lab on-site

Services Commonly Available

Most urgent care centers offer:

  • X-rays (digital)
  • Laboratory testing
  • Rapid strep/flu tests
  • COVID-19 testing
  • EKG
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • IV fluids
  • Sutures and wound care
  • Splinting and casting

Insurance & Payment

Accepted Insurance

Most centers accept:

  • TRICARE
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Major commercial insurance
  • Workers compensation

Costs

  • Copays: Typically $50-$150 (varies by insurance)
  • Self-pay: $100-$200 for visit
  • Additional costs for X-rays, labs

Military

TRICARE accepted at most urgent care facilities. Bring military ID and insurance card.

Walk-In vs. Online Check-In

Walk-In: Seen in order of arrival and severity Online Check-In: Reserve your spot, reduce wait time (available at many locations)

What to Bring

  • Photo ID
  • Insurance card
  • List of current medications
  • Allergy information
  • Recent medical records (if applicable)

Typical Wait Times

  • Average: 15-45 minutes
  • Peak times: Evenings and weekends
  • Less busy: Weekday mornings

Tip: Call ahead or check online wait times when available.

Choosing an Urgent Care

Consider:

  1. Location - Closest to home or work
  2. Hours - Extended hours or 24/7?
  3. Services - X-ray and lab on-site?
  4. Insurance - In-network provider?
  5. Reviews - Patient satisfaction ratings

Important Numbers

| Facility | Phone | |----------|-------| | FastMed (Town Center) | Check website | | NextCare | Check website | | Fayetteville Urgent Care (24hr) | 910-424-7040 | | Cape Fear Family Medical | 910-485-3572 |

Urgent care centers fill the gap between primary care and emergency rooms, providing convenient access to medical care when you need it.

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