Quick answer: Urgent care can do blood work, rapid tests, X-rays and EKGs, write prescriptions, give work and school notes, and refer you to specialists. At PACS Urgent Care in Alexandria, every visit is led by board-certified physicians and physician assistants, walk-ins are welcome 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM, and most major insurance plans are accepted.

Here are answers to the questions patients ask us most often. If yours isn’t here, call (571) 656-8838.

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

Tests and diagnostics

Can urgent care do blood work?

Yes. PACS offers blood work and lab testing on site, with rapid results for many tests and others sent to an outside lab.

What rapid tests are available?

Rapid flu, COVID-19 antigen, strep, RSV, urinalysis and urine pregnancy tests, with results during your visit.

Do you have X-ray and EKG?

Yes, both are on site and available every day we’re open.

Providers and treatment

Who will treat me?

Board-certified physicians and physician assistants. You can meet our providers online.

Can urgent care prescribe medication?

Yes, including antibiotics when you have a bacterial infection. Read can urgent care prescribe antibiotics.

Can urgent care refer me to a specialist?

Yes. If you need follow-up care, such as an orthopedist for a fracture, the provider can recommend a referral and send your records.

Can you treat children?

Yes. We see infants through teens.

Visits and paperwork

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in or check in online. See hours and wait times.

What should I bring?

A photo ID, your insurance card, a list of medications and allergies, and a credit, debit or HSA card. For more, read what to expect on your first visit.

Can I get a note for work or school?

Yes. See doctor’s notes.

Will my primary care doctor get my records?

We can share your visit summary with your primary care provider. Ask at check-in.

Insurance and cost

What insurance do you accept?

Most major plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and workers’ comp. See insurance accepted.

How much is a visit without insurance?

A routine self-pay visit is $139. See the full cost without insurance guide.

Why do you take a card on file?

At check-in, we securely store a credit, debit or HSA card. After your insurance pays, any remaining balance up to $250 is charged automatically. We contact you before charging larger balances.

Special services

Do you do physicals?

Yes: school, sports, camp, DOT, pre-employment and immigration (Form I-693) physicals.

Do you offer telemedicine?

Yes. Secure video visits with PACS providers are available for many non-emergency problems.

When should I go to the ER instead?

For chest pain, stroke signs, severe trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, seizures or major injuries, call 911 or go to the ER. Read urgent care vs. emergency room.

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.