MinuteClinic

MinuteClinic at CVS — Carlsbad

Name: MinuteClinic at CVS
Address: 2510 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA, 92008, US
Telephone: +1-866-389-2727
Price range: $$
Rating: 2.8

2510 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM ★ 2.8 (43 reviews)

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Hours of Operation

Monday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM

Services Available

Walk-in minor illness care Vaccinations Physicals Strep/flu/COVID testing Chronic disease monitoring

Accepted Insurance

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

About This Location

MinuteClinic at CVS is a MinuteClinic at CVS Pharmacy — part of the MinuteClinic chain (CVS Health's walk-in clinic division, 1,100+ locations across 33 states making it one of the largest retail clinic networks in the US). MinuteClinic was founded in 2000 and acquired by CVS in 2006, and is staffed by board-certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants who handle routine acute care: strep throat, flu, COVID-19 testing and treatment, ear infections, UTI, pink eye, skin conditions (rashes, poison ivy, minor burns), seasonal allergies, travel health consults (yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid), all routine vaccinations including flu/COVID/Tdap, and chronic disease monitoring (A1C testing for diabetes, cholesterol panels, blood pressure checks). MinuteClinic also offers DOT physicals, school/sports physicals, biometric screenings, and weight loss consults. Appointments can be scheduled online at CVS.com/MinuteClinic; walk-ins always welcome.

About Carlsbad

This location serves Carlsbad, CA and the greater Oceanside metropolitan area. Walk-in urgent care is widely available across the region with national chains (MinuteClinic, AFC, Concentra) plus local health system urgent care centers. For life-threatening emergencies, go to UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, UCSF, Stanford Health, or Kaiser Permanente ED.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment for MinuteClinic at CVS?

No appointment required — walk-ins are accepted. However, same-day appointments can be reserved online at CVS.com/MinuteClinic and typically shorten wait times to under 15 minutes.

What insurance does MinuteClinic at CVS accept?

MinuteClinic accepts Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and Medi-Cal (California Medicaid). Self-pay visits start at $69 for a basic visit.

Does MinuteClinic at CVS treat children?

Yes — MinuteClinic treats children ages 18 months and up for minor illnesses, vaccinations, school and sports physicals. Infants under 18 months should see a pediatrician or specialized pediatric urgent care.