MinuteClinic at CVS - Pawtucket — Pawtucket
601 Smithfield Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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About This Location
MinuteClinic at CVS - Pawtucket is a MinuteClinic at CVS Pharmacy — part of the MinuteClinic chain (CVS Health's walk-in clinic division, 1,100+ clinics nationwide). CVS Health is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, making RI one of the densest MinuteClinic markets in the US. Staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, MinuteClinic handles routine acute care: strep throat, flu, COVID, ear infections, UTI, pink eye, skin conditions, vaccinations, travel health, and chronic disease monitoring (A1C, cholesterol, blood pressure). Appointments can be scheduled online at CVS.com/MinuteClinic.
About Pawtucket
Pawtucket is a post-industrial city of 75,000 immediately north of Providence — birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution (Slater Mill National Historical Park, 1793). Home to Hasbro Toy Company HQ and a diverse working-class population (Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Haitian, Colombian). Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (Care New England, since reopened under CharterCARE in 2022) and Miriam Hospital Pawtucket outpatient serve the area, plus Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (FQHC) and Coastal Medical Pawtucket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for MinuteClinic at CVS - Pawtucket?
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. CVS Health is headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, so MinuteClinic density in Rhode Island is among the highest nationally.
What insurance does MinuteClinic accept?
MinuteClinic accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna (CVS Health-owned), Cigna, Tufts Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI (Medicaid), Medicare, Tricare, and most commercial plans. Self-pay visits start at $69 for a basic visit.
Does MinuteClinic at CVS - Pawtucket 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 at Hasbro Children's Hospital (Brown University Health).
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