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$59 Flat. No Paperwork, No Waiting Room

Earache That Won't Let Up? Get Treated From Your Couch.

$59 flat, no paperwork, no hassle. No appointment. No video call. Just text us what's going on and a real Nurse Practitioner will figure out what's causing the ear pain and what to do about it.

Text Us Now: (480) 639-4722

$59 flat fee, antibiotics or ear drops billed separately at the pharmacy

Medically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Licensed Nurse Practitioner. Verify credentials (NPI Registry)

NPCWoods Telemedicine evaluates and treats ear infections for $59 via text message. No paperwork. No appointment required. Text (480) 639-4722, describe your symptoms, and Chris Woods, a Licensed Nurse Practitioner, will respond same-day. When clinical criteria support treatment, prescriptions are sent directly to your local pharmacy. Available in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Iowa, Montana, and 5 other states where async telehealth is permitted.

Three Texts. That's It.

You know how ordering food on your phone takes longer than it should? This is faster than that.

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Text Us

Text (480) 639-4722 and say something like "my ear has been throbbing for two days and feels full." That's literally enough. No app, no portal, no account to create.

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Chris Reviews

Chris Woods, a Licensed Nurse Practitioner, reads your text personally. He'll ask whether the pain is sharp or dull, if there's drainage, recent water exposure, fever, hearing changes, or pressure on the outer ear. Think of it like texting a friend who happens to know medicine.

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Plan Sent

You'll either get a prescription sent to your pharmacy (antibiotics, ear drops, or pain control), a clear watchful-waiting plan, or a heads-up that an in-person eardrum exam is what makes sense next. No prescription you don't need.

Treatment follows AAP and IDSA guidance for otitis media and otitis externa. Watchful waiting, first-line oral antibiotics, and topical ear drops are all on the table depending on your specific picture.

When to Be Seen in Person Instead

I'm a Nurse Practitioner, not a salesman. Most ear infections are straightforward, but a few patterns mean you need an in-person eardrum exam or an ER visit, not a text.

Skip the text and get evaluated in person if:

  • You have severe headache, stiff neck, or high fever along with the ear pain, that's a "rule out meningitis or mastoiditis" situation
  • You notice swelling or redness behind the ear that pushes the ear forward
  • You have facial weakness on the affected side, or sudden hearing loss without pain
  • Severe vertigo with vomiting, especially with hearing changes
  • Bloody pus drainage from the ear, or a foreign object stuck inside
  • The patient is a baby under 6 months, or a young child with high fever and severe pain

For the classic picture, ear pain, fullness, muffled hearing, recent cold or congestion, or swimmer's ear after water exposure, that's bread-and-butter telehealth, and we handle it routinely.

Common Questions

Can ear infections really be treated by text without an exam?

Many can. Outer ear infections (swimmer's ear) and uncomplicated middle ear infections in adults often have a clear symptom pattern that lets a Nurse Practitioner make a treatment plan from history alone. When the picture is murky, when there's risk of mastoiditis or perforation, or when the patient is a young child with worrying signs, Chris will say so and direct you to in-person care, no charge for the honesty.

Will I always get antibiotics for an ear infection?

No. Many middle-ear infections, especially in adults and older kids with mild symptoms, get better on their own. AAP guidelines support watchful waiting in some cases. Chris will tell you what's likely going on, what to do for pain (heat, ibuprofen, decongestant strategies), and whether antibiotics or ear drops actually move the needle for you. He won't write a prescription you don't need.

What about kids with ear infections?

Chris treats children whose parents text on their behalf. For older kids with a clear history, async treatment works well. For very young children (under 2), kids with high fevers, or anyone with worrying signs (drainage, severe headache, facial weakness), he'll send you to in-person care so an eardrum exam can happen. No charge for the honest answer.

How much does the visit and the medication cost?

$59 flat for the visit with Chris, no hidden fees, no copay, no surprise bills, no paperwork. Common ear-infection antibiotics like amoxicillin or augmentin generally run $4 to $20 generic with GoodRx. Antibiotic ear drops for swimmer's ear can be more expensive depending on the formulation. Chris picks the option that balances effectiveness with cost.

How fast will I hear back?

Most people hear back within a few hours. Chris personally reads every text, no call centers, no chatbots. If treatment is appropriate, your prescription gets sent electronically to whichever pharmacy is closest to you. Many people pick up same-day.

States Where We Treat Ear Infections by Text

Text-based ear infection care is available in the states below. Tap your state for local details and the rules around async telehealth there.

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Other Licensed States

Other Conditions We Treat

Ear infections aren't the only thing we handle via text. Here's what else we can help with:

UTI Treatment Strep Throat Sinus Infection Dental Pain / Abscess Telehealth vs Urgent Care All Conditions How It Works Pharmacy Info

Want to Learn More About Ear Infections?

Our patient education library covers the difference between outer ear and middle ear infections, what each medication does, and what to expect on the road to feeling better.

Ear Infection Patient Guide Amoxicillin Augmentin Azithromycin (Z-Pak) Antibiotic Drops

Clinical References

  1. AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media. Watchful waiting criteria and antibiotic selection.
  2. CDC: Ear Infection (Otitis Media). Antibiotic stewardship and symptom-management guidance.
  3. AAFP: Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Diagnosis and Treatment. Topical first-line therapy and red flags.

Ready to Get This Handled?

Text us what's going on. $59 flat, no paperwork, no hassle. A Licensed Nurse Practitioner reads every message.

Text Us Now: (480) 639-4722
Reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in AZ, CO, GA, ID, IA, MT, NV, NM, NC, OR, UT • Last updated: March 2026
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