Urgent Care Centers - Independence - KCDocs
Emergency Medicine • Independence, MO
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
17700 E. 39th St. S. Independence, MO 64055
Phone
816-393-0250
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://www.kcdocs.com/healthcare-facilities/urgent-care-centers/urgent-care-centers-independence
Emergency Care
Urgent Care Centers
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services does Urgent Care Centers provide?
Urgent Care Centers provide quick walk-in access to medical professionals, including physicians, physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses.
When should I use urgent care instead of an emergency room?
Urgent care centers treat issues that need prompt attention but are not serious enough to require emergency room treatment. Issues that require surgery, extended recovery times or advanced imaging services are not candidates for urgent care.
Where are the urgent care centers located in Independence?
CareNow Urgent Care - Independence at 17700 E. 39th St. S., Independence, MO 64055. Urgent Care of Kansas City at 4741 S. Arrowhead Drive, Suite B, Independence, MO 64055. CareNow Urgent Care - Blue Springs is at 1215 NE Coronado Dr., Blue Springs, MO 64048.
What is the phone number for urgent care centers in Independence?
CareNow Urgent Care - Independence: 816-393-0250; CareNow Urgent Care - Blue Springs: 816-622-3342; Urgent Care of Kansas City: 816-795-6000.
Do you have telemedicine options?
Telehealth: null
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.6 out of 5 stars (MinuteClinic) (40 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and kind medical staff in specific instances
- Efficient and quick medical services when processes go well
- Compassionate bedside manner from certain providers
Common complaints
- Poor administrative management and front-desk communication
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting call-backs
- Concerns regarding medical provider attentiveness and apathy
- Billing confusion or lack of explanation for charges
"I have been without my medication for 2 weeks now because they will not call me back or answer the patient portal."
— LocalityBiz review for Urgent Care of Kansas"The nurse and Dr were very attentive and kind. They really wanted to find me relief for my emergency."
— LocalityBiz review for CareNow Urgent Care"But those two incompetent women at the front desk, is a different story!"
— LocalityBiz review for KCUC - IndependenceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Local Health Resources - Independence - Stadium Pharmacy
- Emergency hospital in central Independence opens - The Examiner — Sep 15, 2025
- Dr. Louis Orlando, MD, Internist | Independence, MO | WebMD — Oct 7, 2025
- Providence Opens Convenient Urgent Care on Campus - Providence Medical Center — Jun 2, 2026
- Killeen Urgent Care expanding with second location, third site underway | Business | kdhnews.com — Mar 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More emergency medicine clinics in Independence
Centerpoint Medical Center is a Level II trauma emergency department and general hospital located at 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, Missouri. It’s part of the HCA Midwest Division, has 285 beds, and offers services in emergency medicine, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and women’s health. The hospital operates in Independence, MO, and serves with multiple addresses in the area, including 17441 Medical Center Pkwy. Contact: main phone numbers listed (e.g., 816-463-2240; toll-free 844-706-8773).
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. If you’re seeking urgent care services in Independence, you can expect similar offerings and the option to check in online.
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