CareNow Urgent Care - Independence
Urgent Care • Independence, KS
About
CareNow Urgent Care in Independence - Overview: Part of the CareNow urgent care network (owned by HCA Healthcare). Provides walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries with services designed to reduce wait times. - Services: Urgent care for common illnesses/injuries, on-site x-ray capabilities, and occupational health services. Some locations offer flu shots and sports physicals. - Access: Online check-in to minimize in-person wait times; typically open 7 days a week with extended hours. - Network context: CareNow operates 200+ clinics nationwide, frequently rebranding or expanding with the broader HCA Healthcare family. - Contact/locating: The Independence location would fall under the U.S. urgent care footprint; verify specific address, hours, and whether online check-in is available for that site. If you’re seeking details for a specific Independence location (address, hours, or exact services), I can pull that up and tailor the info.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
17700 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64055
Phone
(816) 393-0250
uccmedicalrecords@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
See full hours
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, Billing options referenced but not detailed, Self-pay, Insurance
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Do you accept children and what ages?
Treats children older than 3 months of age.
What services are available on-site?
X-rays on-site, stitches for minor lacerations, immunizations, sports physicals, EKGs, urine drug tests, pregnancy tests, DOT exams, occupational medicine, etc.
What is the minimum age for care?
CareNow treats children older than 3 months of age.
Do you offer X-ray on site?
Yes, CareNow Urgent Care provides X-rays on-site.
Do you perform stitches for minor lacerations?
Yes, stitches for minor lacerations are available.
Do you offer immunizations?
Immunizations are among the services offered.
Do you offer DOT physicals?
We offer convenient DOT exams; walk-ins are welcome.
What are the contact phone numbers?
Call us: (816) 393-0250; Fax: (816) 373-0752.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: generally positive overall on platforms like Yelp, though specific review counts vary (~28-29 reviews (Yelp/MapQuest))
- ComplaintsBoard: 1.0/5 (based on a limited, aggregated complaint-specific sample) (11 complaints reported (company-wide, not location-specific))
Patients praise
- professional, compassionate, and attentive medical providers and nurses
- efficient and prompt care with relatively short wait times for many patients
- clean and well-organized facility environment
- convenient online check-in options reported by some users
Common complaints
- concerns regarding front desk staff and check-in procedures
- issues with prescription fulfillment or communication failures
- dissatisfaction with billing, insurance handling, or secondary visit costs
- some reports of unhelpful or unprofessional interactions
"Excellent from start to finish. Receptionist was pleasant and helpful. Julia, the nurse... was thorough and pleasant... DR was most excellent! Attentive, interested, friendly attitude..."
— LocalityBiz review"I had a very concerning experience at this CareNow Urgent Care location due to the behavior of the front desk representative who checked me in."
— MapQuest (citing Yelp)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CareNow Urgent Care - Independence - West — Kansas City, MO — Apr 13, 2026
- Find Free or Low-Cost STD Testing in Independence, MO — Jun 2, 2026
- CONCENTRA URGENT CARE - Updated July 2026 - Yelp - Yelp — Jul 6, 2026
- Notice of Privacy Practices - CareNow Urgent Care — Feb 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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CHC/SEK Walk-In Care Independence summary: - What it is: A location of the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK), a nonprofit federally qualified health center offering affordable, patient-centered care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. - Services likely offered at walk-in care: primary care services focusing on non-emergency, same-day access for common illnesses, injuries, routine concerns, and basic preventive care, consistent with CHC/SEK’s general offerings (medical, behavioral health, dental, imaging, lab, etc.). Note: specific walk-in/Independence-only hours or scope aren’t listed in the provided material. - Location context: Independence, Kansas. CHC/SEK HQ is in Pittsburg, KS, and the organization operates multiple offices in the United States. - Payment/coverage: Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, KanCare, and private insurance; discounted rates via financial assistance guidelines; no one is refused care due to inability to pay. Additional note: The page highlights CHC/SEK’s broader mission to provide compassionate, quality healthcare to all, including services beyond primary care. If you need exact walk-in hours, current services specific to Independence, or appointment requirements, please check CHC/SEK’s website or contact the Independence location directly.
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