CareWell Urgent Care - Needham
953 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
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About This Location
CareWell Urgent Care - Needham is part of CareWell Urgent Care — a New England-focused urgent care chain with 15+ locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Founded in 2012 and now a major independent walk-in network, CareWell differentiates with shorter wait times (typically under 30 minutes), on-site X-ray, labs, and COVID testing. All CareWell locations use a common EMR and online check-in system (Save My Spot), allowing patients to reserve a time slot from home.
location_city About Needham
Needham is a wealthy inner-ring suburb (33k residents) — home to TripAdvisor HQ, Olin College of Engineering, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. Anchored by BID Needham, plus MGB and AFC urgent care on Chestnut Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment at CareWell Urgent Care - Needham?
No appointment needed — walk-in visits are always accepted. However, CareWell's 'Save My Spot' online check-in lets you pick a time slot from home and minimize wait time. Visit carewellurgentcare.com to reserve.
What insurance does CareWell Urgent Care - Needham accept?
CareWell accepts BCBS of Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, MassHealth, and most commercial plans. Self-pay rates typically $150-200 for a standard visit.
Does CareWell Urgent Care - Needham do COVID or flu testing?
Yes — CareWell offers rapid COVID and flu testing, strep tests, mono, UTI, and pregnancy testing with on-site results. PCR tests for travel are also available at most locations.