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What is Urgent Care Medicine?

Urgent Care Medicine is a growing subspecialty of medicine focused on episodic medical care–a form of medical encounter which treats the 87% of the public that is generally considered healthy but suffering from disease, illness, or injury. This is a group of consumers who want competent medical care, provided in a timely fashion. The disease, illness, or injury treated in an Urgent Care setting is usually acute, and after treatment, is fully corrected in seven to 15 days.

Should I go to the emergency room or to Tower Health Urgent Care?

If you feel that your condition is life-threatening, you should call 911 and/or proceed immediately to your closest hospital. If your condition is not believed to be life-threatening, but you desire immediate medical attention, come to Tower Health Urgent Care, where your urgent condition will be treated immediately.

If, after you have already presented to Tower Health Urgent Care, your condition is deemed to be life-threatening or requiring immediate surgery, we will stabilize and treat you, and activate the emergency medical service process to facilitate your transfer to the closest emergency room. In short, Tower Health Urgent Care, like all Urgent Care centers, was designed to treat the 87% of emergency room cases that don’t belong in the emergency room.

What kind of services do you provide?

We provide a wide range of services, including treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, standard physicals, vaccinations, urine drug testing, and work-related injuries.

What can I expect at Tower Health Urgent Care?

Our goal is to provide high-quality medical care in an environment that is welcoming, compassionate, convenient, and affordable. Our medical providers are all licensed and ER-trained. Our ancillary staff exhibits spectacular customer service and shows courtesy and compassion to all who enter our facilities.

Why should I use Tower Health Urgent Care?

We are available when your primary care physician is not, or if you don’t have one. You will receive high-quality medical care in an efficient and caring environment, without having to wait for an appointment. Additionally, your copays and fees will be lower than if you presented to an emergency room.

My baby is sick. Is there a minimum age that can be seen at Tower Health Urgent Care?

We treat ALL ages of patients, starting with newborns. If your baby is sick or has a fever, it’s very important that he/she be seen and evaluated, especially if the child is younger than two months. If you cannot contact your family doctor/pediatrician, please take advantage of our extended hours and feel free to come into one of our centers for a medical evaluation. All children less than 30 days old should be seen in an ED for a fever over 101.3.

Do you have X-ray services on site?

Yes, all Tower Health Urgent Care centers have X-ray capability.

What should I do if I’m not getting better?

Tower Health Urgent Care will call to follow up on your initial visit. If you are not getting better, we can recheck your symptoms at a reduced cost.

Do I have to make an appointment to be seen?

No, an appointment is not required. Tower Health Urgent Care locations are walk-in facilities. However, if you prefer to schedule an appointment, please log into your MyTowerHealth account or make a virtual urgent care appointment.

What are your hours of operation? Are you open on holidays?

Most Tower Health Urgent Care locations (except Wyomissing) are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with special hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our Wyomissing location is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days, with special hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Can I have my work drug screen and/or physical done at Tower Health Urgent Care?

If your employer does not currently list Tower Health Urgent Care as an approved healthcare facility, feel free to have an authorized representative call any of our centers for more information. A short questionnaire is all that is required to get your company started taking advantage of our occupational health services.

What do I need for a school/sports physical?

All physical exams at Tower Health Urgent Care require the following:

  • Photo ID, or a parent/ guardian with a valid ID
  • The respective physical form for completion
  • Glasses or contacts if needed, for a vision exam

For a sports physical, you will present a Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form, typically provided by the school or coach, for Tower Health Urgent Care’s completion. As for general school physicals, you will need the child’s immunization record, along with the physical form.

If you have any more questions, feel free to call any of the Tower Health Urgent Care facilities. 

Who should I speak to if I have a complaint about my experience at Tower Health Urgent Care?

Spectacular customer service is a priority of our organization. If you are upset about your experience and have a complaint, we absolutely want to hear from you. The best way to address your concerns is to call any one of our centers and speak with a staff member. Your concern will be addressed immediately, and you will be contacted personally by a member of our staff.

How can I give a compliment to recognize a member of your incredible staff?

We love all of the compliments that we receive from satisfied patients! If you would like to recognize a particular staff member for their helpfulness, courtesy, or professionalism, we love receiving reviews on Google or other online review sites. Our caring staff is committed to providing quality, compassionate care, and your pleasant comments help us know that we are achieving that goal.

What forms of insurance and payment do you accept?

A list of participating insurance companies can be found on the Insurances & Billing Page. In addition, we take cash, checks, and credit cards (VISA/MasterCard).

Will my insurance cover me at Tower Health Urgent Care?

A list of participating insurance companies can be found on the Urgent Care insurance page. If you have a high deductible, it is possible that your insurance company will hold you responsible for the bill; however, the fees will be based on your insurance carrier’s fee schedule. If your insurance company is not participating with Tower Health Urgent Care, you will be responsible for the bill. We will submit the initial bill to your insurance carrier on your behalf and provide you with any necessary paperwork which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. We cannot guarantee reimbursement from non-participating insurance companies. Please let us know of your non-participating insurance company and we can try to get a participating status with them. (It would also help if you called them as well!)

Why did you bill me when I thought my insurance company was participating?

This could have occurred for various reasons. It is possible that you were not eligible to receive particular benefits; it is also possible that you may have had a high deductible, causing your insurance company to shift the responsibility for the bill onto you (until the deductible has been met). In rare cases, it may have been a computer error or oversight of either Tower Health Urgent Care or your insurance carrier. If you have any questions regarding a bill you received, please do not hesitate to call our Billing Department at 484-628-1020, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our billing specialists will be able to help you understand your bill and/or your EOB (explanation of benefits) letter.

I don't have insurance. How much will I be charged for a visit?

Because of the nature of illness and injury, we are unable to have set rates. Tower Health Urgent Care’s self-pay fee schedule is fixed. You know exactly what you are paying when you walk into our facility. Our fee schedule is based on the severity of the illness and the need for ancillary services (ex. x-ray, laboratory testing, procedures, etc.). We pledge to try our best to provide you with the highest-quality care in the most cost-effective way possible. Certain services such as physicals and shots have set rates. If you have any questions, please call one of our locations to speak with a representative.

What is your payment policy?

Tower Health Urgent Care will collect the co-pay at the time of service from patients with insurance. Patients without insurance must pay in full at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards.