Walk-ins welcome
Open 7 days a week
X-ray on site
Many medications $20
What we treat
Urgent care medical concerns.
Allergic reactions
Bladder infections
Broken bones
Bronchitis
Bumps & bruises
Coughs & colds
COVID-19 tests
Diarrhea
Earache
Ear infections
Fractures & dislocations
Headaches
Influenza (flu)
Insect stings & bites
Minor back pain
Minor burns
Minor cuts
Muscle strain
Skin conditions
Sore throat
Urinary tract infections
Wounds
X-rays
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What a visit can cover.
When to come
When should I go to urgent care?
Go to urgent care when you need prompt care for a concern that should not wait for a routine appointment but does not require emergency services.
For severe chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness or a serious injury, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Fever, cough, sore throat, flu symptoms and bronchitis
Ear pain, bladder infections, urinary symptoms and other common infections
Allergic reactions, rashes, insect bites and skin concerns
Sprains, strains, bruises, small burns, wounds and possible minor fractures
X-rays, rapid testing and medication needs when available
Patient reviews
★★★★★
“Seven stitches and pleasant conversation later, we were out the door all within an hour.”
Ted W.
Google review · Johnston
Getting started
How it works.
- 1
Pick your clinic
Choose West Des Moines, Johnston or Altoona. Each one shows its current wait.
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Save your spot
Choose a time that works for you, or walk in. No appointment is needed.
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Get seen
A provider evaluates your symptoms, tests when appropriate and explains what to do next.
Find us
Where to find us.
640 S. 50th St., #1100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
8779 Northpark Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
3770 8th St SW
Altoona, IA 50009
Pricing & billing
Billing and insurance.
We accept most private and state insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our office bills as a primary care clinic. Self-pay patients are welcome, with payment due at the time of service.
Urgent care can treat many non-emergency illnesses and minor injuries, including infections, flu symptoms, ear pain, sore throats, rashes, sprains, strains, cuts, wounds, and X-ray needs.
No. Walk-ins are welcome, and online check-in is available so you can save your place before you arrive.
For non-emergency concerns, urgent care is often a more affordable option than the ER. DoctorsNow emphasizes transparent billing and accepts most private and state insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Call the phone number on the back of your insurance card to verify coverage. Our office bills as a primary care clinic. Our office NPI number is 1649394503.
Yes, we accept self-pay patients. Payment is due at the time of service.
We will need to know which Medicaid insurance you have (Molina, Iowa Total Care, or Amerigroup), as well as your ID number and your Social Security Number.
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