Urgent Care, Telehealth, & Walk-In Clinic | Patient First Bowie
Urgent Care • Bowie, MD • Since 1981 • 1 location in Bowie, MD locations
About
Patient First is a private urgent care network based in Glen Allen, Virginia, offering urgent care, primary care, and telehealth services. Key points relevant to Bowie, MD (and generally for Patient First locations): - Services: Walk-in urgent care, primary care, and telehealth visits without appointments. - Availability: Telehealth operates with extended hours (as of 2025) and in-person urgent care at staffed clinics. - Locations: The company operates multiple centers in the U.S., with a typical footprint in the Mid-Atlantic (includes Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania). - Access: Walk-in model suitable for common non-emergency illnesses and injuries; telehealth option available for remote consultations. - Contact: General phone lines include 800-447-8588 and local numbers; official site is patientfirst.com. If you’re seeking urgent care or telehealth specifically in Bowie, MD, this page confirms Patient First as a nationwide urgent/primary care option with walk-in access, but does not list a Bowie address. Consider checking the site’s locations or calling the listed numbers to confirm the nearest Bowie or Maryland-area clinic and hours.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
15459 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715-1847
Phone
(240) 544-0676
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Opening Hours
Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
On-call physician for urgent medical concerns (800) 879-0136
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Patient First participates with all major health insurance plans. Please read our list of insurance plans accepted at Patient First in Maryland.
Self-pay, Insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit, Insurance (in-network)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Do I need an appointment?
Walk right in. No appointment necessary.
What are the hours?
Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.
Walk right in. No appointment necessary.
Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.
What services are available on-site?
X-Rays, Lab Testing, Medications On-Site.
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos




What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.1/5 stars (1,127 reviews)
- Apple Maps: 2.8/5 stars (106 reviews)
Patients praise
- Quick service and minimal wait times (in some instances)
- Friendly and professional staff (mentioned in some reviews)
- Reliable and accessible urgent care option
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Rude or dismissive staff and medical professionals
- Billing issues and unauthorized charges
- Concerns regarding medical care quality, misdiagnoses, and lack of thorough examinations
"The doctor (Physician’s Assistant Elisa M. Bell) merely only looked inside of my ear and my throat. She ran ZERO tests... STAY AWAY!!!"
— Birdeye reviewer"Terrible customer service and billing service, don't ever use them."
— ComplaintsBoard reviewer"I don't understand the bad reviews. I've been here twice. Once on a holiday. Both times I was seen within 20 minute's. Intake person was friendly and professional."
— Apple Maps reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Patient First Primary & Urgent Care - Bowie, 15459 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715, US - MapQuest — Jan 19, 2026
- Urgent Care Services | Quick Wait Time | Patient First — Aug 15, 2025
- Patient First Primary & Urgent Care - Bayview Photos - Yelp — Jul 6, 2026
- Bowie Baysox-Dont Discuss Bruno Night | Patient First — Feb 19, 2026
- Patient First Named "Best Urgent Care" of Howard County | Patient First — Sep 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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