Your Most Common Questions - Answered
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WiseCare vs. the Emergency Room
Why Choose WiseCare Urgent Care in Pasadena
Most ER visits aren’t true emergencies. In fact, only 15% of ER patients need emergency-level care. The remaining 85% could be treated safely and more affordably at an urgent care center like WiseCare.
When your condition is not life-threatening but still needs prompt medical attention, WiseCare Urgent Care offers a faster, more affordable, and more comfortable alternative to the ER.
Lower Costs Than the ER
Emergency room visits can cost thousands, with co-pays often over $200.
At WiseCare Urgent Care, co-pays typically range from $20–$50, just like a primary care visit.
For uninsured patients, we offer a 25% discount for payment at the time of service.
Shorter Wait Times
ERs often make you wait hours for minor conditions. At WiseCare, we value your time and aim to have you in and out in under an hour.
Top-Quality Medical Care
Our providers are board-certified with years of emergency medicine experience. You can trust our team to treat you and your family with skill, compassion, and efficiency.
A Comfortable, Patient-Friendly Environment
We’ve designed our offices to feel warm and welcoming — not stressful like a hospital emergency room. Amenities include:
Private exam rooms
Modern furnishings
Free Wi-Fi
Coffee & juice bar
Questions About Insurance
Insurance Accepted at WiseCare Urgent Care
WiseCare Urgent Care accepts a wide range of insurance plans and provides affordable options for patients who are underinsured or uninsured. We welcome walk-ins and are often available when your primary care provider is not — including evenings and weekends.
If your insurance isn’t listed, please call our Pasadena or Millersville offices. We may still be able to see you at a price that fits your budget.
In-Network Insurance Providers Include:
AETNA • Amerigroup • AARP • Blue Cross Blue Shield • CareFirst • Cigna • Cigna Healthspring • Coresource • Coventry • GEHA • Humana • Johns Hopkins HealthCare • Liberty Healthshare • Maryland Physicians Care • Medicare • Meritain • Multi Plan PHCS • Mutual of Omaha • NALC Health Benefit Plan • Optum VA • Qualcare • Railroad Medicare • Riverside Health • Tricare (Prime, East, For Life) • Tufts • United Healthcare • United American • WellNet • Zenith American Solutions
…and many more.
Out-of-Network Partners:
MedStar
United Healthcare Community Plan
Uninsured Patients
No insurance? No problem.
You can simply pay an upfront fee at your visit. You’ll receive the same high-quality care, and we offer discounted pricing for self-pay patients.
What to Bring to Your Visit
To make your visit smooth and efficient, please bring:
A valid government-issued photo ID
Your current insurance card
Credit card or cash (for co-pays or deductibles)
Vaccination records for pediatric visits
WiseCare Urgent Care is open 7 days a week for patients of all ages. Our board-certified physicians tailor your care to your needs and ensure you leave feeling better than when you arrived.
Sports Injuries and Recovery Time
Sports injuries are common and can range from mild strains to serious fractures. Recovery time varies depending on injury type, severity, age, overall health, and treatment quality. Healing occurs in phases — inflammation, repair, and remodeling — and each stage requires proper care.
Rehabilitation and physical therapy play major roles in rebuilding strength and preventing re-injury, helping athletes safely return to activity.
Common sports injuries include:
Sprains: Stretched or torn ligaments
Strains: Injury to muscles or tendons
Fractures: Broken bones
Dislocations: Joint forced out of place
Immunization Resources
WiseCare Urgent Care provides up-to-date immunization information based on current CDC recommendations.
Resources include:
Infant and childhood immunization guidelines
Recommended vaccines for adults age 19+
For additional information, visit the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) or contact us with questions.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions? Our team is ready to help you understand your options and get the care you need.