Frequently Asked Questions in Bronx 149 at AFC Urgent Care

Q. DO I HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE TREATED AT AFC URGENT CARE BRONX?

A. No, you can visit our walk-in clinic seven days a week during our normal business hours and be seen by a physician without an appointment.

Q. DO I NEED A REFERRAL?

A. No, a referral is not required to be seen by a physician at AFC Urgent Care. We provide medical care on a walk-in basis.

Q. DO YOU TAKE MY INSURANCE?

A. Yes, we participate with most insurance carriers. Please refer to our full list of accepted insurances or give us a call for more information.

Q. HOW MUCH WILL THE VISIT COST IF I HAVE NO INSURANCE?

A. We offer deeply discounted rates for all of our self-pay patients. The cost of your office visit will depend on the complexity of your medical problem.

Q. DO YOU ACCEPT THE NEW INSURANCE PLANS?

A. Yes, we accept the majority of the new Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans. See our full list of accepted insurances for more information.

Q. HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WAIT TO SEE A DOCTOR?

A. We make every effort to ensure that you are seen by one of our doctors in under 1 hour.

Q. DO YOU PROVIDE SEASONAL FLU SHOTS?

A. Yes, we provide low-cost flu vaccines with no appointment necessary.

Q. CAN I GET AN X-RAY AT AFC URGENT CARE BRONX?

A. Yes, we have certified X-Ray Technicians and State of the Art X-Ray Services available seven days a week during our regular office hours. Office hours are: 8 AM - 8 PM, 7 days a week.

Q. DO YOU DO STITCHES AND SET CASTS FOR BROKEN BONES?

A. Yes, we do. We also provide on spot x-rays to detect broken bones and fractures.

Q. DO YOU PERFORM STD TESTING?

A. AFC Urgent Care performs confidential STD testing. Click here for more information.

Q. IS URGENT CARE THE SAME AS THE EMERGENCY ROOM?

A. AFC Urgent Care is an Emergency Room alternative for non-life threatening illness or injury. We also provide primary care services for when you’re unable to see your family physician.

Q. WILL I ALWAYS BE SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN?

A. Yes, at AFC Urgent Care Bronx a licensed physician will always be available to see you. Here are our doctors. We think they’re great.