Express Urgent Care - North Chester
2819 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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About This Location
Express Urgent Care - North Chester is an independent urgent care clinic serving the Greater Bakersfield metropolitan area in Kern County. Independent urgent care plays a complementary role alongside the major systems — Dignity Health, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Kern Medical. Bakersfield's location in the Central Valley means walk-in patients have access to a broad range of specialists and hospital referrals when needed.
location_city About Oildale
Oildale is an unincorporated community of about 30,000 north of Bakersfield in the Kern River oil fields, one of the most prolific oil-producing areas in California's history. Oildale has a strong working-class oil-industry heritage and was the birthplace of Merle Haggard, one of country music's legends. Concentra — specializing in occupational health for the oil and energy workforce — is the primary occupational medicine provider in Oildale, alongside community health clinics and walk-in care serving oil field workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Express Urgent Care - North Chester a walk-in clinic?
Yes — Express Urgent Care - North Chester accepts walk-in patients without an appointment. Call ahead to confirm current hours and availability.
What insurance does Express Urgent Care - North Chester accept?
Most independent urgent care clinics in Bakersfield accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Verify directly with the clinic.
What services are available at Express Urgent Care - North Chester?
Services typically include walk-in treatment for illness and injury, X-ray, and lab testing. For life-threatening emergencies, Kern Medical Center (Level II Trauma Center) is Kern County's highest-level trauma center.