Insurance & Pricing

Through November 30

Self-pay visits, $149 Regularly $210

No insurance? You will know what your visit costs before you are seen. Emergency medicine physicians, with CT, X-ray, ultrasound and a lab on site.

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If you are having chest pressure with trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, a major injury or heavy bleeding, call 911.

Seasonal self-pay pricing is valid September 1 through November 30, 2026 for patients paying without insurance. Prices shown are the charge for that visit level and apply to in-clinic visits only. Payment is due at the time of service. Your final cost is based on the level of care and the services your provider determines are medically necessary. Imaging and X-ray, send-out labs, specialty testing, procedures, medical equipment, and medications and injections beyond those included in your visit level are not included and may carry additional charges. We will review any additional charges with you before services are performed whenever possible. ContinuEM Urgent Care, 6430 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90713. (562) 731-3990.

COVERAGE

We’ve Got You Covered

At ContinuEM Urgent Care, our mission is to provide fast, reliable, and affordable medical care when you need it most. We accept both in-network and out-of-network insurances, with a $99 upfront service fee while the remaining balance is billed to your insurance.

Your health is our priority—trust us to be there in your time of need.

*Exclusions apply for insurance plans without urgent care benefits — see cash payment options.

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Healthcare
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareMore Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • ILWU Local 13
  • Long Beach USD
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare Part B
  • Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Optum
  • Premier Health
  • Prospect Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • United Healthcare

*Anthem patients’ benefits may differ   † Kaiser commercial plans only

‡ except Humana   § except Medi-Cal

We accept: most insurance HMO & PPO plans • Medicare • Cash Payment Options

Payment Options

Basic
Care Visit

$149
$210

Examples: Medication refills, cough, cold, flu, UTI, etc.

Our basic level of care visits include common conditions like:

  • Burns
  • Flu and Stomach
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Prescription Refills

Additional costs may apply based on specific medical conditions.

Moderate
Care Visit

$299
$385

Examples: Insect bites, allergic reactions, strains and sprains, etc.

Our moderate care visits are for injuries and illnesses that go beyond basic care:

  • Allergic Reactions
  • Severe Insect Bites and Stings
  • Strains and Sprains

Additional costs may apply based on specific medical conditions.

Complex
Care Visit

$499
$585

Examples: Head injury, IV, chest pain, lab testing, etc.

Some medical issues are complex and need a specific visit and more intensive care:

  • Chest Pain
  • Comprehensive Lab Testing
  • Dehydration
  • Head Injuries

Additional costs may apply based on specific medical conditions.

Sport
Physical

$75
($125 with EKG)

The sports physical is also known as a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE). The sports history and exam helps to tell if it’s safe for you to participate in your sport. Most states require students have a sports physical before they can play school sports.

Update on Billing Procedure
A ContinuEM doctor reviewing a chart with a patient

FAQ

Insurance and Pricing FAQs

We collect a service fee upfront, which covers registration, records updates, management, triage, and coordination. This service fee will be applied toward your total patient responsibility and deducted from your final bill.

Under your health plan, you are financially responsible for:

  • Co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles for covered services.
  • Any costs exceeding your plan’s benefit limits.
  • All non-covered services as defined by your health plan contract.

If you have any questions regarding your financial responsibility, please contact our office (562-731-3990) for further clarification.

Yes, we accept most major commercial insurance plans including PPOs, some HMOs and Medicare plans. Including: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, United Health Care, and Medicare.

Your copay depends on your insurance coverage. You can contact your insurance company to get the exact cost.

Our services are affordable for those paying without insurance. Full payment is due at the time of service.

When we bill your insurance for an auto accident or injury on the job, we bill one primary insurance source (not multiple sources). You are ultimately responsible for paying the balance of any charges not covered by the primary insurance source.

Call us at (562) 280-7299 for assistance.

Next time you have a non-life-threatening condition, skip the Emergency Room Lakewood altogether and come to ContinuEM. Our board-certified staff will provide you with exceptional care at half the cost of your office visit or specialty copay. We also have on-site lab and x-ray services to quickly diagnose your illness or injury to get you back on your feet in no time.

Some of our services include:

  • Sore throats and strep throat
  • Rashes, hives, and other skin irritation
  • Ligament sprains and strains
  • Cuts and minor surgical procedures
  • Fractures and breaks
  • Ear pain, sinus pain, and infections
  • On-site Labs, MRI, X-Ray, & CAT scan (based on clinical evaluation, medical necessity, availability and insurance eligibility)
  • Medication Refills

Emergency rooms are overcrowded and expensive. If you’re in need of urgent care for a non-life-threatening medical emergency, visit ContinuEM as a time and cost-effective alternative.

Walk-in any time, no appointments are necessary, we accept almost all major insurances without a referral.

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