Quick answer: If you’re visiting Alexandria or the Washington, DC area and get sick or hurt, PACS Urgent Care at 3481 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302 accepts walk-ins 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM. Bring a photo ID and your insurance card. If your plan isn’t accepted, self-pay prices are posted online, starting at $139 for a routine visit.

Old Town, the Potomac waterfront and nearby DC attract millions of visitors. Long walking days, new foods, heat and travel can all lead to an unexpected clinic visit.

New to PACS? Start with our complete guide to urgent care in Alexandria, VA.

Common reasons visitors need care

  • Twisted ankles and blisters from long walks and cobblestones
  • Colds, flu and sore throats picked up while traveling
  • UTIs and ear or sinus infections
  • Heat exhaustion in summer
  • Allergies during DC’s spring and fall pollen seasons
  • Stomach upsets

Using out-of-town insurance

Check your plan’s network, or call your insurer’s member line. PACS participates with many national carriers, including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. See the full insurance accepted list. International visitors usually pay with self-pay pricing and submit receipts to their travel insurance.

Lost or forgotten medicine?

A provider can evaluate you and, when appropriate, send a short-term prescription to a local pharmacy. Bring the bottle, a photo of the label, or your pharmacy’s information. Some medicines, like controlled substances, can’t be refilled this way.

What to bring

  • Photo ID or passport
  • Insurance or travel insurance card
  • A list of medicines and allergies
  • The address of where you’re staying

Staying in Old Town? See urgent care near Old Town Alexandria.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a doctor’s note while traveling?

Yes. See doctor’s notes.

Can I be seen by video instead?

Telemedicine visits are available for many problems while you’re in Virginia.

Get care today at PACS Urgent Care

PACS Urgent Care – Alexandria
3481 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22302
Open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 8 PM · Walk-ins welcome
Call (571) 656-8838 · Get directions · New patient guide

This article is for general information and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, call 911.