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Urgent care

Find a virtual visit pathway for common, non-emergency health concerns.

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ABOUT THIS CARE TYPE

What to know before your visit

Virtual urgent care can be appropriate for many minor, time-sensitive concerns such as colds, allergies and some skin issues. Serious symptoms, injuries needing imaging and emergencies require in-person care.

We do not provide medical care, collect your symptoms or access live clinician calendars. Availability and eligibility are confirmed on the provider’s site.

How this care pathway works

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Check that your symptoms are not an emergency.

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Compare visit cost and whether the service offers on-demand video care.

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Provide medical information only to the selected provider.

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Follow clinician advice about testing, prescriptions or in-person care.

PROVIDER PATHWAYS

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General virtual doctor visit

DrHouse offers online physician visits for non-emergency medical needs, with video consultations and clinically appropriate prescriptions, when indicated.

  • Provider-site scheduling and availability
  • $129 self-pay listed; insurance copays vary
  • Prescription and follow-up decisions made by the clinician
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$129
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COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions to ask before you book

When should I use emergency care instead?

Call 911 in the U.S. for chest pain, severe breathing problems, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding or other life-threatening emergencies.

Are the wait times shown live?

No. Appointments.live does not access provider calendars; availability appears on the provider’s own site.

This directory is educational, not clinical advice. For a medical emergency in the United States, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.

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