Adults experiencing non-emergency symptoms can be seen by a Saint Peter’s primary care provider through a safe, secure online service. Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care offers virtual visits with an advanced practice nurse for adults experiencing any of these symptoms:
- Cold
- Flu
- Sinus problems
- Sore throat
- Pink eye
- Rash/skin conditions
- Urinary issues
How to Start a Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care Visit
To start a visit, you will need either a computer, tablet, or smartphone; a high-speed internet connection; and your insurance card or credit card. You must be in New Jersey to start a visit with a Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care provider.
Saint Peter’s providers are ready to meet with you virtually to review your symptoms, make a diagnosis, answer your questions, and prescribe necessary medication.
Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care is available Monday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care should not be used for medical emergencies. Call 911 if you are experiencing serious medical symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a referral to a physician after my virtual urgent care visit?
If you do not have a primary care provider and need to be seen by a physician for further diagnosis and treatment after a virtual visit with an advanced practice nurse, you can be referred to any one of Saint Peter’s primary care physicians with offices at Saint Peter’s University Hospital or one of the Saint Peter’s Physician Associates locations.
Where can I access Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care?
Patients can access Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care from anywhere convenient to them – home, school, or work. Due to licensing requirements, you must be physically located within the state of New Jersey at the time of service to use Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care.
Does insurance cover Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care visits?
It depends on the type of insurance coverage you have. Some insurances will apply a virtual visit to your deductible or cover part of the service. You may be asked to pay a copay for the virtual visit.
You can also choose not to use insurance and pay for this visit yourself (out of pocket).
Will my primary care provider be notified of this visit?
Because we use electronic medical records, your Saint Peter’s provider will be able see the record of this visit and coordinate referrals with Saint Peter’s specialists if you need further care.
Can providers at Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care write prescriptions?
Yes, providers with Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care can electronically send a prescription to your pharmacy of choice.
Can I use Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care for a visit for my child?
No, providers at Saint Peter’s Virtual Urgent Care currently only treat adults. If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or visit Saint Peter’s Pediatric Emergency Department.