When you have a condition that requires urgent medical attention

We’ll help you start feeling better faster, from your couch or a clinic near you.

Our Baker, LA walk-in urgent care clinic is located on the corner of Main & Van Buren St. Our team of highly qualified healthcare providers offers fast, compassionate, and cost-effective care for your everyday illnesses or injuries. With our ability to service non-life-threatening needs closer to home, we’ve eliminated the need to travel to a hospital or emergency room far away. From a stomach ache to stitches, we’ve got you and your family covered.

Fast Pace Health provides more than just urgent care in Baker, LA, we support our community’s healthcare needs with onsite x-ray, prevention and wellness services, DOT and sports physicals, lab services, and behavioral health services. Get virtual care from the comfort of your home through our telehealth service or visit our clinic. We’re open seven days a week. No appointment required. Just walk in or save your spot in line today.

Urgent Care at Our Baker Location: FAQs

Let’s take a closer look at our urgent care services here in Baker.

What Is Urgent Care?

Urgent care centers are an alternative option to the more traditional healthcare facilities. When a health issue requires timely attention but does not warrant a trip to a hospital or your primary care provider, urgent care can help.

What about physician’s offices? It can be very difficult to make an appointment at a private practice — not the cast with an urgent care clinic.

Urgent Care Conditions Treated at Our Baker Location

You may choose an urgent care visit at our Baker location to receive medical attention for any of the following:

• Accidents and falls
• Cuts and smaller wounds that may need stitching
• Mild to moderate asthma symptoms
• Eye issues like redness and irritation
• Flu and cold
• Sinus infections
• Minor injuries and broken bones
• Sore throat or cough
• Skin rashes and allergic reactions
• Seasonal allergies
• Sprains and strains
• UTIs and STIs
• Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration

Benefits of Fast Pace Health Urgent Care

Our urgent care centers come with a variety of benefits.

Accessible

You can come to see us for a consultation any time we’re open — with or without an appointment.

Flexible Hours

We maximize our operating hours to give you more visiting options.

Fast

Speedy care is one of our specialties. Our staff strives to keep wait times down, and our medical team provides timely treatment.

Affordable

All of our services are as cost-effective as possible.

High-Quality Care

The level of care we provide is as thorough and compassionate as it is convenient.

When To Go to an Emergency Room

We treat patients dealing with a wide range of common health issues. However, we cannot handle medical emergencies at our clinic. If you are experiencing any of the events listed below, immediately head to the nearest emergency room or call for an ambulance.

• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures or convulsions
• Deep wounds with uncontrollable bleeding
• Issues during pregnancy
• Severe burns
• Life-threatening injuries
• Poisoning
• Severe abdominal pain or chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Heart attack or stroke symptoms
• Suicidal or homicidal thoughts

Telehealth at Our Baker Location

Below is more information about our telehealth services in Baker.

What Is Telehealth?

Telehealth allows you to interface directly with your healthcare provider via video chat and access and review personal medical records via an online portal. If you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you can utilize this technology and get help from the comfort of your own couch.

What Conditions Does Telehealth Treat?

There’s no definitive list of conditions that telehealth treats, but it is best suited for common conditions that usually do not require physical exams. Examples include cases of flu and colds, viruses, infections, rashes, allergies, and more.

Benefits of Telehealth at Fast Pace Health

Our providers have flexible availability for virtual visits. To access our easy-to-use portal, simply register on our site with your information, and you’ll be able to book a timeslot.

Prevention and Wellness Care at Our Baker Location

Below is more information about our prevention and wellness care services in Baker.

What Is Prevention and Wellness Care?

Maintaining a current state of good health and trying to shape the future of your health are the central strategies in prevention and wellness care. 

The most basic forms of prevention include things like check-ups, immunizations, and health screenings. This category also includes COVID testing and receiving your COVID-19 vaccine.

Benefits of Prevention and Wellness Care at Fast Pace Health

All of the standard prevention services mentioned above are available at Fast Pace Health, but we pride ourselves on taking health and wellness one step further. 

Our staff can help you implement things like nutritional strategies, fitness regimens, stress management techniques, and more, so you can better achieve long-term success.

Lab Services at Our Baker Location

Below is more information about our lab services in Baker.

What Lab Services Are Offered at Our Baker Location?

Common blood testing we provide includes:

• Complete blood count (BCB)
• Basic and comprehensive metabolic panels
• A1C
• STI tests
• Thyroid panel
• Lipid panel

How Much Do Lab Services Cost?

Most blood work is little to no cost if you are covered by insurance, whether it be private or federal. If you are paying out of pocket, most tests range between fifty and several hundred dollars. The specific type of test and the frequency of testing will ultimately determine the costs.

Our team can come up with the most cost-effective plan for lab services if you are playing without insurance.

Behavioral Health at Our Baker Location

Below is more information about our behavioral health services in Baker.

What Is Behavioral Health?

Emotional and mental well-being is not just contingent on biological factors, it is largely influenced by behaviors as well. Examining habits, actions, routines, and environmental variables is central to the field of behavioral health.

What Conditions Are Treated by Our Behavioral Health Team?

Our team of psychiatric nurse practitioners and licensed professional counselors are trained to help improve the lives of people suffering from a wide range of different problems, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship problems, substance abuse, learning disabilities, and more.

What Physicals Can I Have Done at the Baker Clinic?

Visiting a Fast Pace Health medical center is a great option if you need to have a physical done. The two main types of physical we offer are:

1. The physical required for all DOT (Department of Transportation) employees.
2. Any physicals that are required for participation in a sport or activity.

We will also send you home with any paperwork you need.

Reserve Your Spot in Line at Our Baker Location

Our walk-in clinic works on a first-come, first-served basis — when patients come in without an appointment, they are put in a short virtual queue. However, you can opt to schedule a specific appointment time if you are planning on coming in ahead of time. This will ensure that you are at the front of the line at your selected time and get the medical care you need.

Does the Baker Location Take My Insurance?

We most likely accept whatever private insurance plan you are part of, and we accept government-funded plans like Medicare. Your co-pay, coinsurance, and deductible are due at the time of your visit.

Not having insurance should not deter you from coming in to see us. We can assist those who are paying out of pocket to create the most cost-effective plan. Our Simple Self-Pay Program allows you to pay an upfront office visit fee, which includes all in-house lab testing and procedures for urgent and primary care needs.

How Can I Verify My Insurance?

There are three simple ways you can check your insurance status before check-in.

1. Ask a patient service representative about your insurance online by using our “chat” portal. You can find it within the “contact us” section on our site — it will allow you to text message any questions or concerns you may have.
2. You can also verify coverage with Fast Pace Health by calling the phone number on the back of your insurance card. A representative from the company will be able to get you the info you are looking for.
3. Someone from our front desk can also help you confirm insurance coverage — simply call us ahead of your visit or talk with a team member in person when you arrive.

Can I Pay Online for My Visit to the Baker Clinic?

Yes. Go to our site and locate the “bill pay” tab inside the main navigation menu. There, you’ll be able to pay outstanding service fees.

When Is Our Baker Location Open?

We are open to new patients during the week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our clinic is currently closed on Saturdays and Sundays.