Closer look at an ER alternative
Local news station, WIVB highlights WNY Immediate Care in its piece Closer look at an ER alternative.
Immediate Care physicians and staff are trained to respond to patients’ urgent care needs. These professionals diagnose and treat most non-life threatening injuries and illnesses. For more serious problems, they provide initial evaluation and interventions and arrange transportation to definitive care, when necessary. These experienced healthcare professionals also provide diagnostic tests, laboratory tests, vaccinations, physicals and occupational medicine services.
Injuries*
• Sprains, fractures, broken bones
• Cuts and lacerations
• Animal and insect bites
• Poison Ivy
• Burns
Illnesses*
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Sore throats
• Pneumonia, bronchitis and other
respiratory illnesses
• Asthma
• Ear Infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Gynecologic and genitourinary problems
• Allergies
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Headaches
• Backaches
• Abdominal pain
• Minor eye problems and nose bleeds
Diagnostic Tests*
• X-rays
• CT scans
• HIV, STD testing
• EKG
• Drug screening
• Alcohol breath testing
• Pregnancy testing
• Pre-operative testing
*Not a complete list.
Laboratory Services*
• Complete blood count
• Complete metabolic panel
• Chem 13
• Cardiopulmonary Panel (includes: Cardiac, BNP, D-DIMER) Urinalysis Urine HCG
• Rapid Strep
• Mono Screen
• Rapid Flu Finger Stick
• Glucose PT/INR Occult Blood
Physicals
• Sports
• School
• Work
Preventative Care*
• Blood pressure screening
• Vaccinations
Vaccinations*
• Hepatitis B
• Flu shot
• Traveler's Medicine
• Tetanus
Occupational Medicine Services
We have extensive experience in the occupational health field helping businesses reduce injuries, lower costs, and promote a safe workplace. Through management of Pulse Occupational Medicine and contracted providers, we offer comprehensive occupational health services to organizations of all sizes from small start-ups to large corporations with hundreds of employees. Our services include:
• Case management
• Workers’ Compensation cases
• Pre-placement evaluation
• Independent medical evaluations
• Health and wellness programs
• Educational programs
• Executive physicals
+ DOT physicals
+ Medical Review Officer (MRO) services
+ NIDA/SAMSHA drug screening
+ Breath-alcohol screening
Payment and Insurance
Our goal is the delivery of the highest quality healthcare by experienced contracted providers in a timely, welcoming atmosphere. Like most private physician practices, Exigence Immediate Care requires payment at the time of service. Fees vary depending on the level of service provided. In most cases, Immediate Care fees are substantially lower—usually one-third of the cost—than those charged by emergency rooms.
Fees
Immediate Care strives to provide patients with the highest healthcare value. Our fees vary depending on the level of service provided.
Insurance Plans
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, Independent Health, Medicare and others. Co-pays are determined by your insurance carrier. Please visit the Web site of the Immediate Care location (Western New York, Rochester, NY and Austin, TX) nearest you for specific information concerning insurance plans and co-pays.