NextCare

What NextCare does

NextCare is a privately held, multi-brand urgent care and occupational medical services provider founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona (with corporate offices in Tempe). The company operates 170+ walk-in clinics across 11 U.S. states under four core brands — NextCare Urgent Care, Access Medical Centers (Oklahoma/Texas), Michigan Urgent Care, and PrimaCare Medical Centers (Dallas-Fort Worth) — plus a BSW-branded footprint in Texas under a 2023 joint ownership partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health. Service offerings span core urgent care (treatment of illnesses, injuries, X-rays, labs, immunizations, pediatrics, physicals), occupational health (DOT physicals, drug screening, workers' compensation, employer wellness), and primary care via PrimaCare. Technology infrastructure includes a HIPAA-secure telemedicine platform via the NextCare Anywhere mobile app (200,000+ users), online spot reservation/check-in, electronic medical records managed through Sharecare, and Google Maps Platform integration for location services.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly fee-for-service: standard urgent care visits priced at $250 self-pay with insurance accepted at all locations, supplemented by subscription-based Medical Discount Program tiers (ValueCare at $65/year and Advantage at $39/month) targeting uninsured and underinsured consumers. Occupational health generates professional-services revenue under employer contracts covering drug testing panels, DOT physicals, and workers' compensation evaluations. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital acquisition through the app and website, organic search and content marketing, primary care physician referral partnerships, employer-direct occupational health sales, and community sponsorships (including the Arizona Interscholastic Association). Customer segments span individual consumers (walk-in retail), employers and HR departments (occupational health contracts), primary care physician practices (referral partnerships), and independent urgent care practice owners (acquisition targets). The company's distribution advantage rests on physical clinic density across 11 states, while its digital layer extends the care model into virtual visits, appointment scheduling, medical records access, and bill payment through a single consumer-facing platform.

Name

NextCare

Legal name

NextCare, Inc.

Website

https://nextcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NextCare is a privately held urgent care and occupational health operator founded in 1993, running 170+ walk-in clinics across 11 U.S. states under multiple brands, serving individual consumers, employers, and primary care referral partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urgent Care Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Medicine & Work Injury Urgent Care Clinics (HLAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Urgent Care & On-Demand Teletriage Services (HLAFADAJ), Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Urgent care services
• Occupational health services
• Walk-in medical care
• Telehealth consultations
• Workers compensation care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Urgent Care Visit Fees: Fee-for-service payments from patients for walk-in and scheduled urgent care visits. Revenue is generated per visit from self-pay patients, insurance payers, and employers. Visit fees vary based on service complexity, insurance coverage, and state.
2. Virtual/Telehealth Consultations: Revenue from telemedicine consultations conducted via the NextCare Anywhere app and virtual care platform, billed per visit similar to in-person urgent care services.
3. Occupational Health Services: Revenue from employer contracts for services including DOT physicals, drug screening (urine, hair, saliva), workers' compensation evaluations, pre-employment physicals, and employer health programs. Services are billed to the employer, TPA, or candidate/employee.
4. Medical Discount Program Memberships: The ValueCare (annual) and Advantage (monthly) membership programs generate subscription revenue. ValueCare costs $65/year providing $125/visit; Advantage costs $39/month providing $39/visit, with 90-day minimum enrollment.
5. Primary Care Services (via PrimaCare): Through PrimaCare Medical Centers (owned by NextCare Holdings), the company expanded into primary care services under the Physician Care Direct EHOP employer health plan model, enabling direct primary care purchases by employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NextCare operates a network of 170+ walk-in urgent care clinics across 11 U.S. states providing immediate medical treatment for non-emergency illnesses, injuries, and preventive care without requiring appointments. The company also delivers occupational health services to employers (DOT physicals, drug testing, workers' compensation evaluations), virtual care via the NextCare Anywhere app, and on-site X-ray and lab diagnostics, supported by subscription-based Medical Discount Programs (ValueCare and Advantage) for uninsured patients.

Product overview

NextCare operates as a multi-brand urgent care platform comprising four distinct urgent care brands (NextCare Urgent Care, Access Medical Centers, Michigan Urgent Care, and PrimaCare Medical Centers) plus one primary care brand, spanning 150+ clinic locations across 11 U.S. states. The core offering is walk-in urgent care services supplemented by virtual care (NextCare Anywhere app), occupational health services, on-site X-ray and lab diagnostics, pediatrics, immunizations, and physical exams. The company also offers a Medical Discount Program with ValueCare and Advantage membership plans for uninsured patients. The platform emphasizes convenience through extended hours, online check-in/reservation systems, and a mobile app, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to emergency rooms for non-life-threatening conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NextCare Anywhere: A mobile application providing telemedicine services, virtual care, medical records access, online bill pay, and appointment scheduling. The app has reached 200,000 users.

Products and services

• NextCare Urgent Care Walk-in urgent care providing immediate medical treatment for non-emergency illnesses, injuries, and common conditions including colds, flu, strep throat, UTIs, sprains, strains, cuts, and burns. Operating 170+ clinics across 11 U.S. states with extended hours 7 days a week and no appointment required, positioning as an affordable alternative to emergency rooms for non-life-threatening conditions.
• Virtual Care / NextCare Anywhere HIPAA-secure telemedicine service allowing patients to consult with medical professionals via smartphone or tablet through the NextCare Anywhere app. Includes virtual urgent care consultations for routine check-ups and non-emergency health concerns, with integrated appointment scheduling, medical records access, and online bill pay.
• Occupational Health Services Employer-facing occupational health services including DOT physicals, drug testing (5-panel through 12-panel), workers' compensation evaluations, pre-employment physicals, return-to-work exams, and employer wellness programs. Services are billed directly to employers, TPAs, or candidates/employees with work status reporting via fax, email, or direct company contact.
• Medical Discount Program (ValueCare and Advantage Memberships) Subscription membership program offering discounted urgent care visits for uninsured and underinsured patients. ValueCare is an annual membership at $65/year with visits at $125 each (savings of up to $125 per visit). Advantage is a monthly membership at $39/month with a 90-day minimum enrollment and visits at $39 each (savings of up to $211 per visit versus the $250 standard self-pay rate), covering both in-clinic and virtual visits.
• PrimaCare Medical Centers Primary care and urgent care services operating 13 clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, owned by NextCare Holdings since 1979. PrimaCare participates in the Physician Care Direct Employer Health Ownership Plan (EHOP), enabling small and medium-sized employers to purchase primary care services directly as an alternative to traditional health insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of emergency room visits can be treated at NextCare Urgent Care
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baylor Scott & White HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2023Baylor Scott & White Health — the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas — and NextCare formed a partnership to jointly own all NextCare sites in Texas. The 41 urgent care locations across Texas joined the Baylor Scott & White network, creating a significant strategic alliance combining clinical care networks.
• Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2014A two-year partnership naming NextCare Urgent Care as the Preferred Healthcare Partner of the AIA, supporting high school athletic programs throughout Arizona. NextCare provides sports physicals and recognition on AIA365.com digital portal, select events, and radio/televised broadcast coverage.
• Physician Care DirectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2014Partnership to help small and medium-sized employers manage healthcare costs. PrimaCare Medical Centers (owned by NextCare Holdings) expanded into a primary care network using Physician Care Direct's Employer Health Ownership Plan (EHOP), enabling direct primary care purchases by employers as an alternative to traditional insurance.
• Ardent Health ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPost-period development noted that Ardent Health Services acquired 18 urgent care clinics from NextCare in the United States as part of a broader market consolidation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CVS MinuteClinic: Operates 1,000+ retail clinic locations inside CVS pharmacies nationwide. Competes for low-acuity urgent care visits at lower price points with greater retail convenience — primary competitive threat to walk-in economics.
• MD Now Urgent Care (HCA Florida): Florida's largest urgent care operator with 60+ clinics, owned by HCA Healthcare. Comparable urgent care and occupational health services, with HCA providing scale and integrated health system referral flow.
• CareSpot / MedExpress (Optum): Optum-owned urgent care and occupational health platform with ~250+ locations, acquired by UnitedHealth Group. Comparable model but with vastly deeper financial backing and integrated payer-provider economics.

Direct peers

• Concentra (Select Medical): Operates the largest network of occupational medicine and urgent care clinics in the US, with ~540+ locations. Directly comparable to NextCare's combination of occupational health, urgent care, employer services, and physical therapy offerings.
• American Family Care (AFC): One of the largest privately held urgent care operators in the US with 350+ clinics across 30+ states. Direct peer on walk-in urgent care, occupational health, and employer services with similar multi-state operating model.
• CityMD / GoHealth Urgent Care: Major urgent care operator with 200+ locations across Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast markets, backed by TPG and partnered with health systems. Directly comparable urgent care + telehealth + employer services model.
• Patient First: Operates 80+ urgent care centers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, offering walk-in care, occupational health, and primary care services. Comparable physician-led model focused on non-appointment-based access.
• FastMed Urgent Care: Operates 100+ urgent care clinics across Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas — directly overlapping with NextCare's core Southwest markets with similar walk-in, occupational health, and primary care offerings.

Others

• Privia Health: Physician enablement platform operating multi-specialty medical groups including primary care and urgent care across 30+ states. Adjacent enabler partnering with independent practices — comparable employer health and direct primary care contracts via PrimaCare model.

Emerging players

• Carbon Health: Tech-enabled hybrid urgent care and primary care operator with 150+ clinics and strong virtual care platform. Comparable hybrid model and digital-first patient experience, though with different geographic concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nextcare
• Facebookfacebook.com/nextcareurgentcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nextcare

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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