Heritage Urgent & Primary Care Centers
Pap Smear Testing
Wake Forest & Raleigh, NC
Pap Smear Testing
Wake Forest & Raleigh, NC
Walk-In Pap Smear in Wake Forest & Raleigh
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Wake Forest & Raleigh, NC
Pap smears are an important tool for detecting abnormal cervical cell changes that may indicate an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. For many patients, cervical cancer screening begins at age 21. Women ages 21 to 29 are generally screened with a Pap test every three years. Beginning at age 30, screening options may include a Pap test every three years, HPV testing every five years, or a combination of Pap and HPV testing every five years, depending on individual health history and provider recommendations.
Patients who have previously had abnormal Pap results, cervical precancer, cervical cancer, or certain other risk factors may require more frequent screening or additional follow-up. Screening may also be discontinued after age 65 for patients who have had adequate prior screening and are not considered at increased risk.
Patients who have undergone a total hysterectomy that included removal of the cervix may no longer need routine cervical cancer screening if the procedure was not performed because of cervical cancer or a high-grade precancerous condition. Your provider can help determine the screening schedule that is most appropriate for you based on your age, medical history, and individual risk factors.
Affordable Pap Smear
Why Choose Heritage for Pap Smear
At Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, we proudly offer client-centered, efficient, value-based, high-quality healthcare in a comfortable environment. Our highly trained and professional staff are committed to providing you with care as quickly as possible, while still taking the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and explain what treatment options are recommended for your particular case. To learn more about Pap smears, or to schedule an appointment for a Pap smear, please refer to the following.
Preparing for Your Pap Smear Appointment
Steps Involved in the Pap Smear Process
A typical Pap smear exam takes between 10-20 minutes. First, you will change into a medical gown and lie down on the exam table. Once you are properly situated and your feet have been placed in the stirrups, a speculum is placed into your vagina and opened. The test does not hurt, but you may feel a bit of pressure or a little pinch. Next, a swab is used to collect cells from the surface, which are then sent to a lab to be tested. Results are typically returned in one to three weeks. If your results are negative, you will not need another Pap test for three years. If the results are positive, this does not necessarily indicate that you have cancer, though it is important to schedule a follow-up appointment for further observation.
A positive result may be caused by minor cell changes or slight inflammation, which typically clears up naturally. Oftentimes, following a positive result, another Pap test is scheduled within the next few months. If the results of this follow-up test indicate that the abnormal cells have not cleared up, additional testing will be necessary.
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Wake Forest, NC Location
620 Dr Calvin Jones Hwy, #212
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone (919) 761-5678
Fax (919) 761-5680
Raleigh, NC Location
13271 Strickland Rd. #120
Raleigh, NC 27613
Phone (919) 741-4677
Fax (919) 741-6349
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We offer a range of services, including management of chronic disease, ongoing illness follow-up care, and, if necessary, referral coordination to high-value specialists. Our clinic offers same-day primary care appointments and immediate walk-in availability and can provide you and your family with a range of health services, including urgent, acute, immediate, and walk-in health care needs. We also provide services during early morning hours, after hours, and during the weekend. To ensure you receive high-quality care, our office utilizes state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a large procedural room for performing procedures such as orthopedic splinting and/or wound repairs. Our clinic can also take on-site digital X-rays and work with local imaging centers to perform a wide array of diagnostic exams, including CT scans and/or ultrasound. We also perform a broad range of laboratory services on-site and send out labs, and can perform gynecologic testing and exams, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, vaccines, rapid flu tests, and strep tests.
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We offer healthcare services for a wide range of issues, including diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and much more. For additional information about the services, which range from health and wellness screenings to chronic disease management and acute care management, please refer to the following or call or visit our office.
What Is Pap Smear?
Affordable Pap Smear Testing in Wake Forest & Raleigh
A visit to the hospital to have a Pap smear can cost a substantial amount of money and take much longer for you to receive the care you need. At Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, our board-certified providers can provide you with high-quality care in a timely and cost-effective manner. If you require health services and are concerned about the cost involved, please refer to the following overview of our clinic’s policies. If you have any additional questions concerning billing, insurance, and/or payment options, please contact our staff.
Understand Insurance and Medicare Medicaid
All visits are billed under Primary Care and Primary Care Copay. We accept Medicare and are in-network with most major insurance providers, and we are happy to provide you with a list of accepted providers to ensure you are covered. If co-payments are required by your insurance plan, this will need to be paid prior to your appointment, before check-in. If you are not able to pay your co-payment, it may be necessary to reschedule your appointment. It is also important to be aware that not all services are covered through insurance plans. If your insurance company determines that a service is not covered, it will be your responsibility to pay the remaining balance.
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Self-pay Accounts
If you are not covered by insurance, or if your provider is out of network, you will be responsible for the entire charge of the appointment. If you are not able to pay the full balance of your bill, please contact our billing office at 866-557-2612. We are committed to ensuring that you receive the care you need and will do our best to help set up a payment plan to cover the costs of your care.
Further Payment and
Insurance Information
You will need to provide your current insurance information and bring your insurance card with you to your first visit. We also ask that you bring your card to subsequent visits so we can update your records as needed. Our staff will also help ensure that you maximize your insurance benefits and will file your claims and provide any necessary information to your insurance company.
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At Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, your health and quality of life are important to us, and we are committed to providing the care you need when you need it. To make our services as accessible and convenient as possible, we offer weekend and extended hours, walk-in availability, and 24-hour phone coverage for established Primary Care patients. We also make every effort to see walk-in Urgent Care patients within 24 hours.
If you would like to learn more about our clinic, schedule an appointment, or find information about Pap smears, please refer to the office and contact information below. Whenever possible, we encourage patients to schedule appointments in advance. Walk-in patients are also encouraged to call ahead when possible.