UCHealth Urgent Care – Thornton — Thornton, Denver, CO
13631 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80602
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About This Location
UCHealth Urgent Care – Thornton is part of UCHealth Urgent Care — the urgent care brand of UCHealth (University of Colorado Health), Colorado's largest and most academically distinguished health system, affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. UCHealth operates UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora (the Colorado academic medical center and Level I trauma center), plus UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, and numerous community hospitals and clinics statewide. With 20+ urgent care locations across the Denver metro, UCHealth Urgent Care is the most extensive walk-in network in Colorado. Services include walk-in care for minor injuries, respiratory and flu illness, UTIs, rashes, lacerations, sprains, and allergic reactions, plus on-site digital X-ray, lab testing, IV fluids, COVID/flu testing, sports physicals, and occupational health (DOT physicals, drug screens, pre-employment exams, workers' comp). Most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado), and Tricare are accepted. Located in Thornton, the clinic operates 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM on weekdays. Patients have direct referral access into the full UCHealth hospital and specialty network across Colorado.
About Thornton
Thornton is an Adams County city of about 140,000, one of Colorado's fastest-growing cities, located directly north of Denver. Known for affordable housing, growing commercial development along 144th Avenue and US-85 (Washington Street), and increasing diversity. The population is predominantly working-to-middle class, with significant Hispanic and Latino communities. Thornton lacks a traditional downtown but has significant retail development along its major corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UCHealth connected to the University of Colorado?
Yes — UCHealth (University of Colorado Health) is affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the state's academic medical center. If hospital admission or specialist referral is needed, you have direct access into the full UCHealth network including University of Colorado Hospital.
Do I need an appointment?
No — UCHealth Urgent Care is walk-in only. You can save your spot online through the UCHealth website or MyChart app to significantly reduce in-clinic wait time during busy hours.
What insurance do you accept?
UCHealth accepts most major commercial insurance plans (Anthem, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado), and Tricare. Self-pay pricing is transparent for uninsured patients.
What are UCHealth Urgent Care – Thornton weekend hours?
Weekend hours are 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday. UCHealth Urgent Care locations typically offer extended evening and weekend hours year-round.
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