CareNow Urgent Care
Emergency Medicine • Independence, MO • 1 location in Independence, MO (Kansas City area) locations
About
CareNow Urgent Care is a nationwide network of urgent care clinics, now part of HCA Healthcare. The clinics offer walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries, with on-site X-ray, flu shots, sports physicals, and occupational health services. Most locations are open seven days a week and provide online check-in to reduce wait times. CareNow emphasizes convenient access near home, work, or school, staffed by providers with family, emergency, or internal medicine backgrounds. The brand operates under HCA Healthcare, with a history of acquisitions and expansion across the U.S. The Independence, MO location is part of this network.
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
Independence, MO
Phone
(816) 393-0250
uccmedicalrecords@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
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Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
We accept most major healthcare insurance plans and treat children older than 3 months of age.
Walk-ins welcome, DOT exams are available for walk-ins, self-pay, insurance
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What ages are accepted?
Children age 3 months and older.
What ages do you treat?
We treat children older than 3 months of age and adults.
What services are available on-site?
X-rays on-site and stitches for minor lacerations; a range of urgent care services including flu shots, tetanus, TDAP, Hepatitis A & B, and more.
Do you offer DOT exams?
Yes, we offer convenient DOT exams. Walk-ins welcome.
Do you coordinate care with other providers?
CareNow Urgent Care can help coordinate care with nearby affiliated partner HCA Midwest Health or any healthcare provider you choose.
What are the contact methods for questions or updates?
Call us at 816-393-0250. Fax: 816-373-0752.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 90% recommend (92 reviews)
- Yelp: Not explicitly aggregated, but includes negative and positive user reviews (28 reviews)
Patients praise
- Helpful and courteous staff in some instances
- Convenient access to care outside of standard family doctor hours
- Some patients reported quick, comfortable, and positive medical experiences
Common complaints
- Long wait times and concerns regarding the efficiency of the urgent care process
- Issues with online check-in systems and technology functionality
- Perceived lack of attentiveness or professionalism from certain staff members and providers
- Frustrations with follow-up care, prescription fulfillment, and billing/costs for uninsured patients
"An hour and a half for a 10 min Dr visit. What happened to the Urgent part?"
— LocalityBiz/User Review"This was a great urgent care facility. Everyone was very helpful and courteous. Would recommend this to anyone."
— Yelp/User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Colonnade at Willow Bend | Apartments in Plano, TX — Apr 17, 2026
- Medical City Healthcare buys two CommunityMed urgent care centers in Prosper | Community Impact — Feb 3, 2026
- CareNow opens new urgent care clinic in North Las Vegas — Apr 8, 2026
- Deborah Wayman — Apr 16, 2026
- HCA plans urgent care center in Chester as Bon Secours opens similar clinic in Henrico - Richmond BizSense — Nov 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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