Vanguard Medical - Shafter
565 Kern St, Shafter, CA 93263
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About This Location
Vanguard Medical - Shafter is part of Vanguard Medical — a Central Valley urgent care and primary care provider serving communities across Kern County, including Bakersfield, Wasco, and Arvin. Vanguard Medical provides walk-in care with a focus on serving both urban Bakersfield and the smaller agricultural communities of western and southern Kern County. Services include walk-in urgent care, primary care, and preventive health for Kern County's diverse population.
location_city About Shafter
Shafter is a small city of about 22,000 northwest of Bakersfield in western Kern County, a major logistics hub home to one of the largest inland cargo airport operations (Meadows Field/Bakersfield area distribution centers). Shafter's economy is anchored by agriculture and the logistics sector. Walk-in and community health care serve Shafter and the west Kern agricultural communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanguard Medical - Shafter affiliated with a hospital system?
Vanguard Medical is an independent Central Valley provider — not affiliated with Dignity Health, Adventist Health, or Kaiser Permanente. For hospital care, Dignity Health Mercy or Kern Medical (Level II Trauma) serve Bakersfield.
What insurance does Vanguard Medical - Shafter accept?
Vanguard Medical accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Verify before visiting.
What services are available at Vanguard Medical - Shafter?
Walk-in urgent care, primary care, preventive screenings, and basic diagnostics. For emergencies, Kern Medical Center (Level II Trauma) serves Kern County.