E-Visits
What is an E-Visit?
Use Scripps E-Visit to get care online from the comfort of your own home.
E-Visits provide medical advice for minor conditions (such as a cold or a UTI) without having to go to the office or clinic. This convenient, easy and secure option allows you to share your symptoms and receive a personalized care plan from a Scripps doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant .
E-Visits cost up to $30 (depending on your health insurance) and are available to patients with a MyScripps account. It’s just one way to Get Care Now at Scripps.
How it works
How it works
Start your Scripps E-Visit by completing a short online health questionnaire. You’ll answer questions about your symptoms and can upload photos if appropriate. A Scripps provider reviews your information and sends you a personalized care plan. If appropriate, prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy.
Responses to E-Visits are available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7:30 pm. Responses are sent within 24 business hours.
Access E-Visits through the MyScripps patient portal. If you don’t have an account, sign up for MyScripps now.
To start an E-Visit, follow these easy steps:
1) Go to MyScripps
Scripps E-Visit is available on both MyScripps.org and the MyScripps mobile app. You can download the free MyScripps app from the iPhone App Store or Android Google Play Store.
2) Select Menu
Under Find Care, choose E-Visit.
3) Select Symptom-Specific E-Visit
Review and agree to terms and conditions, then confirm your payment information.
4) Enter the reason for this E-Visit
Confirm your preferred pharmacy, then answer a few questions about your symptoms and how you’re feeling. You can also confirm your health insurance, allergies and current medications.
Once you’ve entered this information, you’ll get notification that it was received. A Scripps physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant will review your any reported symptoms and health history, then get back to you and respond through the MyScripps portal. Your treatment plan may include prescriptions or recommendations for follow-up care. Prescriptions can be electronically sent to your pharmacy.
Note: E-Visits are not appropriate for severe or life-threatening symptoms. If you need emergency care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Symptoms and conditions
- Allergies/Sinus congestion
- Cold/flu (excluding cough)
- Female urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Female yeast infection
- GLP-1 management and refil
- Medication refill
- Minor back pain
- Pink eye or stye
- Pediatric vaccine counseling
- Rash or skin irritation
- Travel consult
Pricing and payment
Cost for a Scripps E-Visit varies, depending on whether you use insurance. If you do not use insurance, the self-pay rate is $30. You can pay with a credit or debit card. If your E-Visit cannot be completed for any reason, you will not be charged.
If you have a flexible spending account, your $30 fee may be reimbursable. Check with your insurance plan.
More virtual care options
More virtual care options
Symptom Checker | Free
Symptom Checker | Free
Assess your symptoms for free and find out where to go for Scripps care.
Video Visit | Up to $69*
Video Visit | Up to $69*
Talk with a Scripps provider over video now, or schedule for another time. Pricing is for Scripps HealthExpress only.
*Virtual care prices for most people, depending on insurance. Log in to MyScripps to see or estimate your price.
Frequently asked questions about virtual care
Frequently asked questions about virtual care
If you’re new to virtual care (also called telemedicine), you’ll find our services easy to use in MyScripps. In case you have common questions, we have posted frequently asked questions to help you get started.