MinuteClinic at CVS - Lakewood Carson St

5505 Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90713

schedule Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

directions Get Directions call (562) 804-2521

schedule Hours of Operation

Monday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Tuesday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Wednesday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Thursday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Friday 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

medical_services Services Available

Walk-in Care Vaccinations Physical Exams Strep Test Flu Shot

verified Accepted Insurance

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About This Location

MinuteClinic at CVS - Lakewood Carson St is a MinuteClinic — the retail health clinic brand operated by CVS Health inside CVS Pharmacy locations. MinuteClinic provides convenient, affordable care for minor illnesses, vaccinations, health screenings, and chronic disease monitoring without appointments. With nurse practitioners and physician assistants on staff, MinuteClinic serves patients of all ages (18 months and older) and accepts most major insurance plans. MinuteClinic locations in Long Beach serve the area's dense population with quick, low-acuity care collocated with CVS pharmacies for seamless prescription filling.

location_city About Lakewood

Lakewood is an independent city of about 80,000 adjacent to Long Beach in southeast Los Angeles County, known as one of the most successful post-WWII planned suburban communities in the United States (developed 1950-1953 on former Bixby Ranch farmland, and considered one of the prototype suburban developments of the baby boom era). Lakewood features the iconic Lakewood Center shopping mall (one of the nation's earliest regional shopping malls, opened 1951), established mid-century residential neighborhoods, and a strong community identity based on its planned-community heritage. Lakewood Regional Medical Center (under MemorialCare) is the primary hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MinuteClinic at CVS - Lakewood Carson St a full urgent care clinic or a walk-in clinic?

MinuteClinic is a retail health clinic, not a full urgent care center. MinuteClinic treats minor illnesses (strep, flu, ear infections, UTIs, minor skin conditions), provides vaccinations, health screenings, and chronic disease monitoring. For X-rays, lab work, or more complex injuries, visit a full urgent care like MemorialCare, Exer, Kaiser, or Carbon Health.

Do I need an appointment at MinuteClinic at CVS - Lakewood Carson St?

No appointment required — walk-ins are welcome. You can also check wait times and add yourself to the queue online at CVS.com or the CVS app. MinuteClinic is convenient for quick visits without extensive diagnostics.

What insurance does MinuteClinic at CVS - Lakewood Carson St accept?

MinuteClinic accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Health Net, and Medicare Part B. MinuteClinic generally does not accept Medi-Cal. Self-pay prices start around $99–$129 for a standard visit.