Can Urgent Care Do an EKG?

An EKG may be appropriate at urgent care when you develop symptoms that could be related to changes in your heart rate, rhythm, or electrical activity. The test is quick and may help clinicians identify abnormalities that need further evaluation.

You may need an EKG if you experience:

• A rapid, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Heart palpitations or a fluttering sensation
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Unexplained fatigue or weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Fainting or near-fainting episodes
• Reduced ability to exercise
• Mild or concerning chest discomfort that requires medical evaluation

At Scioto Urgent Care, our team can evaluate your symptoms and determine whether an EKG is appropriate as part of your urgent care visit. If your symptoms suggest a more serious heart-related condition, our team can advise you on the appropriate next level of care.

At Scioto Urgent Care, we know that waiting days for a doctor’s appointment isn’t an option when you need immediate answers about your heart health. That is why our team proudly performs same-day EKG (Electrocardiogram) testing right here in Columbus, OH.

Our board-certified medical professionals are equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to quickly and accurately assess your cardiac activity. When you choose our team for your same-day EKG, you can expect:

• Fast Diagnostics: Walk-ins are always welcome, meaning no prior appointment is necessary to get tested.
• Expert Evaluation: We provide fast, compassionate care led by Dr. William Rothe, M.D., ensuring your results are reviewed accurately.
• Comprehensive Care: Alongside EKG testing, we offer on-site X-rays, in-house lab work, and prompt treatment for chest pain.

If you are in Columbus, OH, or surrounding communities like Dublin and Hilliard, our team is available 7 days a week to provide top-tier, non-emergency medical care. Stop by our Sawmill Road clinic today to skip the wait and get the trusted treatment you deserve!

An electrocardiogram (EKG) records the heart’s electrical activity and can reveal abnormalities in heart rate, rhythm, and electrical conduction. It can provide important clues about several heart conditions, although additional testing may be needed to confirm a diagnosis.

An EKG may help identify or show signs of:

• Arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation
• Heart attack, including evidence of a current or previous heart attack
• Abnormally fast or slow heart rhythms
• Heart conduction problems, such as certain heart blocks
• Left ventricular hypertrophy, or thickening of the heart muscle
• Changes associated with cardiomyopathy
• Electrical abnormalities that may occur with heart failure

At Scioto Urgent Care, our team can review EKG findings along with your symptoms, medical history, and clinical evaluation to determine whether additional testing or a higher level of care may be appropriate.

The cost of an EKG at urgent care can vary depending on the clinic, whether a medical evaluation is required, and the patient’s insurance coverage. For self-pay patients, an EKG may cost around $50, in addition to a basic urgent care visit fee of approximately $120. Additional services, supplies, or medical needs may affect the final cost. 

For patients using insurance, the amount owed can depend on the specific health plan, deductible, copay, and coverage for diagnostic testing. Scioto Urgent Care states that it works with most major insurance plans, so patients may want to confirm their individual benefits before or during their visit.

At Scioto Urgent Care, our team aims to provide accessible EKG testing for patients who need evaluation of certain heart-related symptoms or concerns. Dr. William Rothe, M.D., and our team can determine whether an EKG is appropriate and discuss any additional evaluation that may be needed based on the findings.

Board-Certified Dr. William Rothe, M.D., and the team at Scioto Urgent Care in Columbus, OH, support timely EKG testing by offering EKGs as part of the clinic’s diagnostic services. When a patient arrives with symptoms or concerns that may warrant evaluation of the heart’s electrical activity, our team can assess the situation and determine whether an EKG is appropriate. Having this testing available at the urgent care clinic can help streamline the evaluation process and provide useful information without requiring an initial visit to a separate testing facility.

Dr. William Rothe is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and brings experience in evaluating acute medical concerns. At Scioto Urgent Care, our team combines EKG findings with the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and clinical examination to help determine appropriate next steps. We also accept walk-ins, making it convenient for Columbus-area patients seeking prompt assessment for non-life-threatening concerns that may require diagnostic testing.

For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4760 Sawmill Road Columbus, OH 43235. We serve patients from Columbus OH, Dublin OH, Upper Arlington OH, Hilliard OH, Worthington OH, and surrounding areas.