Careworks Urgent Care Kistler
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175 S Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
0.4 mi from city center
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Wilkes-Barre, PA
28urgent care centers and walk-in clinics serving Wilkes-Barre. 5 list 24-hour service.
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Wilkes-Barre
Showing 1–10 of 28, sorted by distance from the city center
Geisinger Kistler Clinic (Wilkes-Barre)
Hours listed · see hours175 S Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187020.4 mi from city centerPinnacle Health
Hours not listed · call to confirmWilkes-Barre, PA 187010.5 mi from city centerGenesis Health Care
Hours not listed · call to confirmWilkes-Barre, PA 187020.8 mi from city centerHanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics
Hours listed · see hours176 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 187021.1 mi from city centerWilkes-Barre General Hospital
Hours not listed · call to confirm618 N Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187021.1 mi from city centerCommonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Hours listed · see hours575 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187641.1 mi from city centerCommonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Emergency Room
Hours not listed · call to confirm575 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187021.1 mi from city centerPAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre
Hours listed · see hours575 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187021.1 mi from city centerHospital
Hours not listed · call to confirm672 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 187051.3 mi from city center
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- City center (distances measured from here)
Wilkes-Barre urgent care at a glance
Wilkes-Barre has 28 urgent care centers on our listings across 6 ZIP codes. 5 list 24-hour hours, 9 list Sunday hours and 4 more stay open past 7 PM on at least one weekday. The closest to the city center is Careworks Urgent Care Kistler, 0.4 mi away.
- 28urgent care centers
- 5list 24-hour hours
- 9list Saturday hours
- 9list Sunday hours
- 4open past 7 PM on a weekdaynot counting 24-hour clinics
- 19list insurance networks
- 1has patient reviews
Closest to the city centerCareworks Urgent Care Kistler0.4 mi from the city center
6 ZIP codes
- 1870219
- 187113
- 187653
- 187011
- 187051
- 187641
Counts come from the listings above and the hours each clinic publishes. Hours are not listed for 13 of the 28. Hours and networks change, so call to confirm.
Open late, weekends and 24 hours in Wilkes-Barre
Open 24 hours 5
- Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital575 N River St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre575 N River St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre25 Church St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Geisinger South Emergency RoomOpen 24 hours, 7 days
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center1000 E Mountain Blvd #0001 · Open 24 hours, 7 days
Open on Sunday 9
- Careworks Urgent Care Kistler175 S Wilkes-Barre Blvd · Sunday: 8 AM – 6 PM
- Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital575 N River St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre575 N River St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre25 Church St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Geisinger South Emergency RoomSunday: open 24 hours
From the hours each clinic lists, in the same order as the list above; the list shows which are open right now. Hours change, so call to confirm.
Insurance networks listed by Wilkes-Barre clinics
19 of the 28 urgent care centers here list at least one insurance network. These are the networks listed on our listings, drawn from insurer directories; call the clinic to confirm your plan before you go. A network missing here does not mean a clinic does not take it.
- UnitedHealthcare16 of 28
- Aetna15 of 28
- Cigna12 of 28
- UMR12 of 28
- Highmark BCBS10 of 28
- Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania10 of 28
- Highmark BS10 of 28
- Capital BC9 of 28
- Medicare2 of 28
Latest reviews of Wilkes-Barre clinics
- January 31, 2026
What can I say. Don't know what took me so long to say this. They were beyond incredible!!! I was there for 65 days last year. Most frightening days of my life. They treated me above and beyond the call. I am so grateful to the nurses who cared for me. I cannot say enough.…
Michael Strumsky on Richard & Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital
Published reviews from patients, newest first. Open a listing to read all of its reviews or write one.
Other clinics and medical services in Wilkes-Barre
15 listings that are not urgent care, such as primary care, specialists, pharmacies and hospitals. Open one for its own page.
- 6Medical practice
- 3Dental clinic
- 3Eye care
- 2Dialysis center
- 1Imaging center
Aspen DentalDental clinicElizabeth A. Joseph, DMDDental clinicNEPA Dental GroupDental clinicFresenius Medical Care at Geisinger Wyoming Valley MedicalDialysis centerFresenius Medical Care at Kindred Hospital Wyoming ValleyDialysis centerBucci Laser VisionEye careNortheastern Eye InstituteEye careWalmart Vision & GlassesEye careAkumin Wilkes-Barre Imaging CenterImaging centerDr. Richard A. Huntington, MDMedical practice
Urgent care vs. ER vs. primary care
General information, not specific to Wilkes-Barre: knowing where to go saves time and money. Here's how urgent care compares to a hospital ER and a primary care physician.
Urgent care
Today, when it can’t wait
Non-life-threatening illness or injury that can't wait for an appointment.
- Flu, UTI, ear infection
- Sprains and stitches
- X-ray, COVID test
- Sports physicals
- Typical cost
- $100–$250 self-pay; $25–$75 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Usually 15–45 minutes; many offer online check-in.
- Hours
- Evenings and weekends; many open 7 days, some 24 hours.
Emergency room
Now, if it could be life-threatening
Life- or limb-threatening symptoms; severe pain, bleeding, breathing problems, suspected stroke or heart attack.
- Chest pain
- Stroke symptoms
- Severe trauma or burns
- Difficulty breathing
- Typical cost
- $1,200–$2,500+ self-pay; $150–$500+ copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Hours, depending on triage. Severe cases seen first.
- Hours
- 24/7.
Primary care
In a day or two, or ongoing
Routine care, chronic conditions, ongoing health management. Schedule in advance.
- Annual physical
- Diabetes and blood pressure management
- Screenings
- Referrals
- Typical cost
- $100–$200 self-pay; $20–$40 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Same-day availability rare; appointments often days to weeks out.
- Hours
- Weekday business hours, by appointment.
Chest pain, trouble breathing or severe bleeding? Call 911.
This is general information, not medical advice. Costs are typical US ranges, not quotes from any clinic listed here.
What a visit typically costs
Without insurance
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$100 – $250
- Primary care$100 – $200
- Hospital / ER$1,200 – $2,500+
$0$1,000$2,000$3,000+
With insurance (copay)
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$25 – $75
- Primary care$20 – $40
- Hospital / ER$150 – $500+
$0$200$400$600+
When to go to urgent care, and when to call 911
Urgent care is a good fit for
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection
- Sprain or strain
- Earache
- Work / sports / school physical
- Laceration
- Puncture wound
- Migraine headache
- Sinus infection
- Cough
- Rash
- Back pain
- Car accident
- Elevated blood pressure
- General wellness exam
Call 911 or go to the ER for
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden blurred vision
- Numbness in face, arm, or leg, especially on one side
- Weakness on one side of the body or difficulty speaking
- Sudden, severe headache
- Bleeding that won't stop
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Severe burns
Do not delay treatment for a serious medical problem.
Common reasons people visit urgent care
General information: urgent care centers handle non-emergency illness, injury and routine needs, usually the same day. Services differ from clinic to clinic, so check the listing or call ahead.
Illness
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Strep throat
- Sinus infection
- Ear infection
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia (mild)
Injury
- Sprains & strains
- Minor fractures
- Lacerations & cuts (stitches)
- Puncture wounds
- Burns (minor)
- Animal & insect bites
Diagnostics & procedures
- X-rays (on-site)
- EKG / ECG
- Lab tests & bloodwork
- STD testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Drug screening
Preventive & routine
- Sports physicals
- School & camp physicals
- Work / DOT physicals
- Travel vaccinations
- Flu shots
- Tetanus boosters
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Wilkes-Barre, PA has 28 urgent care centers listed on UCL.
Is there a 24-hour urgent care in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Yes. 5 facilities offer 24-hour service in Wilkes-Barre. Use the "Open 24 hours" filter on the listings above to see them.
Are urgent care centers in Wilkes-Barre open on weekends?
9 of the 28 urgent care centers listed in Wilkes-Barre list Saturday hours and 9 list Sunday hours. Hours are not listed for 13, so call those to check. Holiday hours are often shorter; confirm with the clinic before a holiday visit.
Which urgent care centers in Wilkes-Barre are open late?
4 centers list weekday hours past 7 PM, and 5 list 24-hour hours. They are named in the "Open late, weekends and 24 hours" lists on this page. Hours change, so call before a late visit.
Which urgent care is closest to the center of Wilkes-Barre?
Careworks Urgent Care Kistler is the listed urgent care center closest to the center of Wilkes-Barre, about 0.4 mi away. The list above shows verified clinics first, then the rest by distance from the city center.
What insurance do urgent care centers in Wilkes-Barre take?
On our listings, the networks named most often by Wilkes-Barre urgent care centers are UnitedHealthcare (16), Aetna (15) and Cigna (12), with the number of clinics in brackets. 19 of the 28 list at least one network. Call the clinic to confirm it takes your plan.
Do urgent care centers in Wilkes-Barre require an appointment?
Most urgent care centers accept walk-in patients without an appointment, though some offer optional online check-in. Call the clinic or check its listing to confirm its policy.
What does urgent care cost in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in PA typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit, depending on services; visits that include X-rays, lab tests, or minor procedures (stitches, splints) usually run $200–$400. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. These are typical ranges, not quotes; verify with each facility before visiting.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Wilkes-Barre?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in Wilkes-Barre treat children?
Most urgent care centers treat patients of all ages, including children, and some are pediatric-only; call ahead to check a clinic's minimum age. For infants under 6 months with a high fever, contact a pediatrician or the ER directly.
Can I get an X-ray, lab test, or stitches at urgent care in Wilkes-Barre?
Many urgent care centers offer on-site X-rays, basic lab tests (strep, flu, COVID, mono, UTI), IV fluids, sutures, and splints, but not all do. More advanced imaging (MRI, CT) typically requires a hospital. Call the clinic to confirm before you go.
Do urgent care centers in Wilkes-Barre prescribe antibiotics?
Yes. Urgent care providers can prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections (strep throat, UTIs, sinus and ear infections, skin infections) when clinically appropriate. They follow CDC stewardship guidelines, so they will not prescribe antibiotics for viral illness like the common cold or most cases of bronchitis.
Can I do a telehealth visit instead of going to urgent care in Wilkes-Barre?
Some urgent care centers offer telehealth visits for non-emergency issues like cold and flu symptoms, prescription refills, rashes, or follow-up care. In-person visits are still required for X-rays, lab tests, and physical exams. Ask the clinic whether it offers telehealth.
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