Scripps HealthExpress - Same-Day Walk-In Clinics

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Walk-in clinics in San Diego for same-day care

A nurse practitioner examines a patient at Scripps HealthExpress, a walk-in clinic with locations throughout San Diego.

Walk-in clinics in San Diego for same-day care

Minor illnesses and injuries can happen any time. That’s why we offer convenient Scripps HealthExpress same-day, walk-in clinics at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center locations throughout San Diego County.

HealthExpress provides medical care when you need it the most, from early morning to late in the evening and weekends — and even virtually.

A note about 2019 flu shots

Flu shots are offered at HealthExpress on a walk-in basis only. Please do not reserve a spot in line for a flu shot at HealthExpress. If you would prefer to have an appointment, Scripps Clinic and Scripps Coastal Medical Center patients can make an appointment at one of our flu clinics.

HealthExpress in your neighborhood

HealthExpress walk-in clinics are conveniently located from North County to South Bay, including the following locations:

Carlsbad (closed temporarily)
Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley Pediatrics (closed temporarily)
Encinitas
Eastlake
Hillcrest
La Jolla (closed temporarily)
Liberty Station (closed temporarily)

Mission Valley
Oceanside
Rancho Bernardo (closed temporarily)
Rancho Bernardo Pediatrics
Rancho San Diego
Solana Beach (closed temporarily)
Torrey Pines (closed temporarily)
Vista

Why choose Scripps HealthExpress

Walk-in clinic services and payment options

Scripps HealthExpress accepts most health insurance plans, and your visit is billed as a primary care office visit (excluding sports physicals). If you are paying out-of-pocket or making a co-pay, we accept credit cards, cash and checks.

Services and pricing

Office visit for minor illnesses/injuries - $89 - $129

Urinary tract/bladder infection
Upper respiratory infection
Eye infection/conjunctivitis/stye(s)
Sore/strep throat
Asthma
Allergies
Nausea
Flu symptoms
Cough/bronchitis
Skin conditions (including rash and hives)
Sinus infection/congestion
Mouth/oral conditions
Minor injuries

Vaccinations - $45 - $240

Flu - $45
Flu (high dose) - $70
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) - $110
Td (tetanus and diphtheria) - $70

Point-of-care testing - $10 - $30

Tuberculosis - $30
Urine - $10
Pregnancy (urine) - $10
Fingerstick blood sugar - $25
Rapid flu - $20
Rapid strep - $30

If additional testing is required, you will be billed directly by the lab.

Sports and camp physicals - $69

Sports and camp physicals (excluding labs)*

* Fee at the time of service for sports and camp physicals is $69 (not billed to insurance). Sports and camp physicals are for clearance purposes only and are not comprehensive, annual preventive well visits. Please visit your primary care provider for your annual physical and well visit.

Learn more about the services and pricing at the ScrippsHealth Express pediatric clinics in Carmel Valley and Rancho Bernardo.

Health insurance plans accepted

Aetna

HMO, EPO, POS, PPO

Beech Street

PPO Network (also known as Concentra, CappCare, PPONext)

Anthem Blue Cross

HMO (also known as California Care HMO), POS, PPO (also known as Prudent Buyer), Medicare Advantage HMO

Blue Shield

HMO (includes Covered California), Blue Shield of California PPO (includes Covered California), POS, Medicare Advantage (effective 1/1/2018)

Choice Care Network

PPO

Cigna

EPO, HMO, POS, PPO

Coventry

PPO

First Health

PPO

First Health/CCN

PPO

Health Net

HMO (includes Covered California CommunityCare), POS, Cal MediConnect (Medicare/Medi-Cal HMO Plan) (Scripps Coastal Medical Center only)

Humana Choice Care Network

PPO

Medicare Assignment

MultiPlan

PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Qualcomm Premier Plans

San Diego County Schools Fringe Benefit Consortium

SCAN Health Plan

Medicare Advantage HMO

Scripps Health Plan HMO

Scripps Employee EPO Plan (administered by HealthComp)

TRICARE

Prime HMO, Prime Remote, Prime Overseas, Prime Remote Overseas, Standard and Extra* (on 1/1/2018 will be replacing this Plan with “Select”), Standard Overseas, For Life, Reserve Select, Retired Reserve, Young Adult

UnitedHealthcare

HMO (includes Alliance Product), PPO, EPO, NPP, POS, Choice POS, NPPO (Group Retiree Medicare Advantage FFS), Secure Horizons (Medicare Advantage HMO)

Frequently asked questions about walk-in clinics

Learn more about Scripps HealthExpress convenient care clinics in San Diego.

Do I need an appointment to be seen at HealthExpress?

No, HealthExpress is a walk-in clinic and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call us at 858-554-7439 to join the waitlist, or add your name to the waitlist online by location (see below). Please note, this is not an appointment.

Scripps HealthExpress Carlsbad (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley
Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley Pediatrics (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Eastlake
Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas
Scripps HealthExpress Hillcrest
Scripps HealthExpress La Jolla (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Liberty Station (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Mission Valley
Scripps HealthExpress Oceanside
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo Pediatrics
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho San Diego
Scripps HealthExpress Solana Beach (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Torrey Pines (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Vista

Do I need an appointment for a flu shot?

No, flu shots are offered at HealthExpress on a walk-in basis only. Please do not reserve a spot in line for a flu shot.

What ages are seen at HealthExpress?

HealthExpress sees patients ages 5 and older. Children ages 3 months to 17 years are also seen at pediatric HealthExpress locations at Rancho Bernardo and Carmel Valley.

How do I add my name to the waitlist?

We know your time is valuable. Visit times are estimates, and occasionally wait times can increase. Please note, this is not an appointment. Call us at 858-554-7439 to join the waitlist, or add your name to the waitlist online by location:

Scripps HealthExpress Carlsbad (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley
Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley Pediatrics (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Eastlake
Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas
Scripps HealthExpress Hillcrest
Scripps HealthExpress La Jolla (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Liberty Station (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Mission Valley
Scripps HealthExpress Oceanside
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo Pediatrics
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho San Diego
Scripps HealthExpress Solana Beach (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Torrey Pines (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Vista

What are the hours of operation?

The following Scripps HealthExpress locations are open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 5 pm, and holidays 8 am - 5 pm:

Scripps HealthExpress Carlsbad (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley
Scripps HealthExpress Eastlake
Scripps HealthExpress Encinitas
Scripps HealthExpress Hillcrest
Scripps HealthExpress Liberty Station (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Mission Valley
Scripps HealthExpress Oceanside
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho San Diego
Scripps HealthExpress Solana Beach (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Torrey Pines (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Vista

The following Scripps HealthExpress pediatric clinics are open Monday - Friday 5 - 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 5 pm, and holidays 8 am - 5 pm:

Scripps HealthExpress Carmel Valley Pediatrics (closed temporarily)
Scripps HealthExpress Rancho Bernardo Pediatrics

The following Scripps HealthExpress location is open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm:

Scripps HealthExpress La Jolla (closed temporarily)

What types of services are offered?

HealthExpress same-day, walk-in clinics provide care for minor illnesses and injuries.

How much does it cost to be seen?

Scripps accepts most insurance plans (see above section), and your visit (excluding physicals) will be billed as a primary care office visit. Cash, check and credit cards are also accepted for payment if preferred. See the list of services and pricing (also above).

Can I use virtual care for HealthExpress?

Yes. Virtual Care at Scripps allows you to access a provider using E-Visits and Video Visits, as well as a Symptom Checker, to Get Care Now at your convenience

Who staffs the walk-in clinic?

HealthExpress is staffed by highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants with physician oversight. Both nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced practitioners who diagnose and treat illnesses, and prescribe medications.

Will HealthExpress work with my existing doctors if necessary?

Yes, we will work with your existing Scripps physicians to coordinate any follow-up that is required. We also provide you with a discharge summary to share with your provider.

How do I obtain my results and medical records?

Scripps patients with a MyScripps account will receive a visit summary and any test results through the secure online patient portal. Visit our medical records page to learn more about requesting the release of health information (medical records) by Scripps Health, or disclosure of that information to someone other than the patient.

Completed authorizations for disclosure of health information can be delivered in person or faxed to 760-633-7747. We will contact you when we receive your form.

Can I fill my prescriptions at HealthExpress?

HealthExpress does not have a pharmacy onsite. We can send prescriptions electronically to your pharmacy of choice or provide a written prescription. We also will send a one-time renewal for non-narcotic and non-restricted medications.

What if I need to speak to someone after hours with an urgent question or concern?

A HealthExpress triage nurse will be available at 858-554-7439 Monday through Friday 7 am - 9 pm and weekends from 8 am - 5 pm.

Can I go to HealthExpress for an emergency?

No, Scripps HealthExpress offers care for non-emergency medical needs only. For emergencies, we have four emergency room locations at our hospitals, from La Jolla to Chula Vista. Or you can visit one of our urgent care facilities for non-life-threatening emergencies.

Can I use HealthExpress as my primary care provider?

HealthExpress cannot be used as a primary care provider. However, we have an extensive network of primary care providers throughout San Diego County. We would be happy to refer you to one who meets your needs or you can call 800-727-4777 for a referral.