When to go
- Routine checkups, screenings and immunizations.
- Preventive care.
- Prescriptions and medications.
- Referral to see a specialist.
- Fever and flu symptoms.
- Chronic pain.
Doctor's office
Your cost and time
- Coinsurance, copay and/or deductible.
- Primary care provider (PCP) usually has lowest copay.
- May need appointment.
- Shorter wait times.
- Doctor on call 24/7.
Quick Care Video Visit
When to go
- Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 365 days a year.
- Convenient, on-demand option to be seen by an urgent care provider online, all from the comfort of home.
- Excellent for minor health concerns like headaches, migraines, cold and flu systems or stomach issues.
Your cost and time
- Flat fee of $49.
- Minimal wait time, often ten minutes or less.
Urgent care
When to go
- Covers similar health concerns as doctor’s office.
- For urgent symptoms, call your doctor’s office. If your doctor’s office is closed, consider going to an urgent care facility.
- Extended weekday and weekend hours are often available.
Your cost and time
- Costs lower than emergency room.
- Call to confirm insurance is accepted.
- Wait times vary with volume.
- Breeze Urgent Care is a preferred Texas Health partner with locations throughout DFW.
- In and out in about 30 minutes.
- Open 365 days/year, including holidays.
Emergency room
When to go
- Critical injuries or illness.
- Sudden numbness or weakness.
- Uncontrolled bleeding.
- Seizure or loss of consciousness.
- Shortness of breath.
- Chest pain.
Your cost and time
- Highest cost.
- Open 24/7, no appointment needed.
- Wait times may be very long.
- Higher risk of exposure to infection.
- Call your PCP before going or as soon as possible.
