Below is a chart to help you identify when its best to seek treatment and where to do it
When you or a loved one is sick or injured, it’s important to know the best place to go for care. From scheduled primary care visits to urgent concerns that occur after regular office hours, this guide will help you navigate care options for your health needs.

options for medical Care
KNOW WHERE TO GO
Access to Nurse on Call and BlueCareAnywhere telehealth services to treat minor medical conditions.
Connect with a registered nurse or a board-certified doctor via video or phone when where and how it works best for you.
Nurse On Call
866.422.2729
BlueCareAnywhereAZ
Treats minor medical concerns.
Staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Located in retail stores and pharmacies.
Often open nights and
weekends.
The best place to go for routine or preventive care, to keep track of medications, or for a referral to see a specialist. .
For conditions that aren’t life threatening.
Staffed by nurses and doctors and usually have extended hours.
For immediate treatment of critical injuries or illness. Open
24/7.
If a situation seems
life‑threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
“Freestanding” emergency
room (ER) locations are
becoming more common
in many areas. Because
these ERs are not inside
hospitals, they may look
like urgent care centers.
When you receive care at
an ER, you’re billed at a
much higher cost than at
other health care facilities.
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Conditions treated
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Colds and flu
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Rashes
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Sore throats
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Headaches
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Stomachaches
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Fever
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Allergies
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Acne
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UTIs and more
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Colds and flu
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Rashes or skin conditions
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Sore throats, earaches, sinus pain
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Minor cuts or burns
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Pregnancy testing
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Vaccines
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General health issues
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Preventive care
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Routine checkups
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Immunizations and screenings
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Fever and flu symptoms
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Minor cuts, sprains, burns, rashes
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Headaches
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Lower back pain
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Joint pain
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Minor respiratory symptoms
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Urinary tract infections
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Sudden numbness, weakness
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Uncontrolled bleeding
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Seizure or loss of consciousness
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Shortness of breath
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Chest pain
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Head injury/major trauma
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Blurry or loss of vision
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Severe cuts or burns
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Overdose
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Appointments typically in an hour or less
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No need to leave home or work
Nurse on Call: Free
BlueCareAnywherAZ: $25
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Same or lower than doctor’s office
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No appointment needed
Standard Plan: 25%
Wellness Plan: 20% In-Net
Prosano Plan: 20% In-Net
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Usually need appointment
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Short wait times
Standard Plan: 25%
Wellness Plan: 20% In-Net
Prosano Plan: 20% In-Net
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Same or lower than doctor’s office
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No appointment needed
Standard Plan: 25%
Wellness Plan: 20% In-Net
Prosano Plan: 20% In-Net
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Highest cost › No appointment needed
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Wait times may be long
Nurse On Call /
BlueCareAnythere
Convenience Care Clinic
Doctor’s Office
Urgent Care Center
Emergency Room
Provider/Facility Search
Make sure that your provider or facility is in-network. To locate a network provider, follow the steps below or call 800.232.2345 with questions or assistance.
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Go to: azblue.com/find-a-doctor
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From there you can click on Log in to search to search as a member or you can search as a guest by clicking on Continue as a guest
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The follow the on-screen steps to complete ypur search