Coastal Medical Walk-In - Providence (Smith St) — Elmhurst
1075 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908
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About This Location
Coastal Medical Walk-In - Providence (Smith St) is part of Coastal Medical — Rhode Island's largest independent primary care and same-day care network, with 20+ offices serving 135,000+ patients statewide. In 2022, Coastal was acquired by Lifespan (now Brown University Health) but operates under the Coastal Medical brand with its own NCQA-certified patient-centered medical home model. Many Coastal locations offer same-day walk-in appointments for established patients, with expanded hours, on-site lab, and EMR integration with Brown University Health.
About Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a central Providence neighborhood surrounding Providence College (Dominican Catholic university, 4,500 students) and the Smith Street corridor. Largely residential with a significant Irish-American heritage. Our Lady of Fatima Hospital (CharterCARE) is just north in North Providence, serving the area's urgent and emergency needs alongside MinuteClinic and AFC Urgent Care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Coastal patient to visit Coastal Medical Walk-In - Providence (Smith St)?
Coastal Medical's same-day care is primarily for established Coastal patients — you'll need a Coastal Medical primary care physician. New patients can enroll by calling Coastal at (401) 421-0444 or visiting coastalmedical.com. For true walk-in care without a PCP relationship, visit AFC Urgent Care or MinuteClinic instead.
Is Coastal Medical the same as Brown University Health?
Coastal was acquired by Lifespan (now Brown University Health) in 2022 but operates as a distinct brand. Coastal Medical is owned by Brown University Health but maintains its own practice model, locations, and physician network. Records are shared via the Epic EMR across both brands.
What insurance does Coastal Medical accept?
Coastal Medical accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tufts Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Medicare, Tricare, and most commercial plans.
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