Urgent Care in Billings, MT
10 verified clinics · Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
10 clinics found
Intermountain Health - N. 27th Walk-In Clinic
1027 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101
Intermountain Health West End Walk-In Clinic
602 Henry Chapple St, Billings, MT 59102
Intermountain Health Broadwater Clinic - Walk-in
2019 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102
Intermountain Health Heights Clinic - Walk-in
32 Wicks Ln, Billings, MT 59105
Montana Health Center operated by Premise Health
1501 14th St W #230, Billings, MT 59102
Intermountain Health Laurel Clinic - Walk-in
331 S Washington Ave Ste B, Laurel, MT 59044
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Urgent Care in Billings, MT — Overview
Billings is the largest city in Montana, home to about 120,000 residents and a metro area of 190,000 — the economic and healthcare hub of the northern Rocky Mountains region covering Montana, Wyoming, and the western Dakotas. Founded in 1877 as a Northern Pacific Railroad town and named for railroad president Frederick H. Billings, the city sits at the base of the Rimrocks (sandstone cliffs that border the city to the north) along the Yellowstone River. Today Billings is known as the 'Magic City' for its rapid late-19th-century growth and serves as the regional center for energy (oil refining, coal mining in the nearby Powder River Basin), agriculture (sugar beets, cattle), healthcare, and distribution (Billings Logan International Airport is Montana's busiest). Landmarks include the Yellowstone Art Museum, Zoo Montana, Pictograph Cave State Park (with 2,000-year-old Native American cave paintings), the historic Moss Mansion, and Pompeys Pillar National Monument (where William Clark carved his signature in 1806 — the only remaining physical evidence of the Lewis & Clark Expedition on the ground).
Healthcare in Billings is dominated by two large integrated health systems — Billings Clinic and Intermountain Health (formerly SCL Health / St. Vincent Healthcare). Billings Clinic is a 304-bed nonprofit multi-specialty group practice and Level II Trauma Center — the flagship academic medical center for Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. It operates the Billings Clinic Cancer Center, Heart Institute, and multiple rural critical-access hospitals. Intermountain Health's St. Vincent Healthcare is a 286-bed Catholic hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, the St. Vincent Heart Institute, and the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth legacy (founded 1898) — now part of Intermountain Health after the 2022 merger of SCL Health with Intermountain Healthcare (Salt Lake City HQ). Walk-in care is primarily provided by Billings Clinic Urgent Care / Same-Day Clinic, Intermountain (St. Vincent) Urgent Care, RiverStone Health (FQHC), MedExpress, and independent providers.
This directory covers verified urgent care locations across Billings proper (Downtown, West End, Heights, South Side, Billings Clinic corridor, St. Vincent corridor) and the broader Yellowstone and Big Horn regions — Yellowstone County (Billings, Laurel, Lockwood, Shepherd), Carbon County (Red Lodge, Columbus), Big Horn County (Hardin), Musselshell County (Roundup), Stillwater County (Columbus), Park County (Livingston — along the gateway to Yellowstone National Park), and even cross-border communities like Cody WY (50 miles southeast). Whether you need same-day care near downtown, a walk-in clinic in the Heights, after-hours care in Laurel, or a clinic on I-90 between Billings and Bozeman or on US-212 to Red Lodge, you'll find the nearest verified option with hours, insurance, and directions.
Common questions about urgent care in Billings
Quick answers before you visit.
What insurance do urgent care clinics in Billings, MT accept?
Most urgent care clinics in Billings accept major commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, Montana Medicaid, and TRICARE. Specific in-network coverage varies by clinic — check the individual clinic page for the most accurate list, or call the clinic directly to confirm before your visit.
Which urgent care networks are strongest in Billings?
The largest walk-in care networks in the Billings area include Billings Clinic, Intermountain Health / St. Vincent Healthcare, and RiverStone Health. See the 'Local networks' section on this page for a description of each — their typical services, affiliated hospitals, and FAQs about insurance acceptance.
Is urgent care cheaper than the ER in Billings?
Yes — significantly. A typical urgent care visit in Billings costs $25–$75 with insurance (copay), or $100–$200 cash-pay for a basic visit. An ER visit averages $1,500–$2,500 even for non-emergency issues. Urgent care is appropriate for fevers, flu, UTIs, pink eye, minor injuries, strep, and most same-day concerns — reserve the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or trouble breathing.
Do Billings urgent care clinics take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?
All Billings urgent care clinics accept walk-ins — that's their core business. Many large chains (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra, and Solv-partnered clinics) also let you reserve a time slot online to skip the waiting room. Wait times are typically posted live on each clinic's website.
Are there pediatric urgent care options in Billings?
Most adult urgent cares in Billings see children age 1 and older. For infants under 12 months or complex pediatric presentations, look for dedicated pediatric urgent care — PM Pediatric Care, children's-hospital-affiliated walk-in centers, or pediatric-specific clinics. Check individual clinic pages for pediatric availability and age ranges.
How late are urgent care clinics open in Billings?
Most Billings urgent care clinics are open 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Some major-chain locations (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra) offer extended or weekend hours, and a handful operate 24/7. Check the 'hours' line on each individual clinic page for current operating times — clinic schedules change, so we recommend confirming before travel.