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Licensed in Idaho · Async telehealth

UTI, sinus, strep in Idaho?
Text Chris. $59. Same day.

Real prescription, real nurse practitioner, no waiting room. Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls, if you’re in Idaho right now, we can get you treated without a 60-mile drive.

Text (480) 639-4722 How it works

Licensed in ID Same-day reply 50+ five-star reviews

What we see most in Idaho

Distance to a clinic shouldn’t cost you a day.

Three patterns we treat constantly across the state, rural, suburban, and outdoor.

High desert dryness

Boise basin and the Snake River plain are bone-dry. Sinus pressure becomes bacterial before you notice.

Sinus infection · UTI

Wildfire smoke

Summer smoke drifting in from western fires triggers cough that won’t quit. We start antibiotics when it’s appropriate.

Bronchitis · sinus

Outdoor weekend

Hunting trips, river runs, ski weekends, far from a clinic when something flares. Text us before you drive home.

Skin infection · UTI

How It Works

Simpler than driving to town.

Send a text to 480-639-4722

Just tell me what's bothering you. Sore throat, UTI symptoms, tooth pain, whatever it is. I'll text back with a few questions to figure out what's going on.

I personally review your case

I'm Chris Woods, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in Idaho. I read your messages, evaluate your symptoms, and create a treatment plan. Real clinician, real care, just over text.

Prescription goes to your pharmacy

If medication is needed, I send it electronically to whatever pharmacy works, Albertsons, Walgreens, Ridley's, Fred Meyer, or the local independent shop in your town. Usually ready in 1–2 hours.

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Why Idaho Needs This

Rural doesn't have to mean underserved.

I get it, Idaho's a big state with a lot of wide-open space and not a whole lot of providers to go around. If you're in Boise or Nampa, you've got options, but even there the wait times can be rough. And if you're anywhere outside the Treasure Valley? You might be looking at a 45-minute drive just to see someone about a sinus infection.

That's the whole reason I got licensed here. Folks in Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls, up in the Panhandle around Coeur d'Alene, y'all deserve to get treated without burning half a day driving to a clinic and sitting in a waiting room.

I'm especially useful for the stuff that's common but annoying: UTIs, ear infections, sore throats, dental pain that flares up on a weekend. The kind of thing where you know you probably need an antibiotic, but the nearest provider is booked out two weeks.

And here's the deal, a lot of Idahoans are self-employed or work jobs that don't come with benefits. It's $59, flat rate, and that's it. Your prescription goes to whatever pharmacy is closest to you.

What We Treat

Conditions I treat for Idaho patients

UTI Treatment Sinus Infection Dental Pain Sore Throat Allergies Cold & Flu Skin Issues Ear Infections ED Treatment Anxiety

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Where Chris’s patients text from

Treasure Valley to the Panhandle.

Async telehealth in Idaho means you can be in a Boise office or a cabin near Stanley. As long as you’re physically in Idaho, we can treat you.

10+

Major cities served

1.9M

ID residents eligible

Eligible anywhere in Idaho · not a complete city list

Cities we serve most

Find your city, see what we treat there.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Idaho Nurse Practitioner prescribe antibiotics online? +

Yes, a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in Idaho can prescribe antibiotics online. Chris Woods at NPCWoods reviews symptoms via secure text consults and sends appropriate prescriptions same-day to your preferred local pharmacy.

Is text-based telemedicine legal in Idaho? +

Yes, text-based asynchronous telemedicine is fully legal and regulated in Idaho. NPCWoods operates in complete compliance with state medical board guidelines, providing secure, HIPAA-compliant consults without requiring video appointments.

How long does an online urgent care visit take in Idaho? +

A text-based urgent care consult in Idaho takes under five minutes to start. Once submitted, our double board-certified Nurse Practitioner reviews your symptoms and sends your prescription within hours.

Also Licensed In

We serve 11 states total

Arizona Colorado Georgia Iowa Montana Nevada New Mexico North Carolina Oregon Utah

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Don't drive an hour for a 10-minute visit.

Text me instead. $59, no hassle, and if I can't help with what you've got, you don't owe me anything.

Text 480-639-4722

Chris Woods, NP

NPCWoods Telemedicine

Not sick right now? Save my number for later, just search "sick guy" in your contacts when you need me.

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Saves to your phone contacts, search "sick guy" or "urgent care" anytime

UTI, sinus, strep in Idaho?Text Chris. $59. Same day.

Distance to a clinic shouldn’t cost you a day.

High desert dryness

Wildfire smoke

Outdoor weekend

Simpler than driving to town.

Send a text to 480-639-4722

I personally review your case

Prescription goes to your pharmacy

Rural doesn't have to mean underserved.

Conditions I treat for Idaho patients

Treasure Valley to the Panhandle.

Find your city, see what we treat there.

Boise

Coeur d'Alene

Meridian

Nampa

Idaho Falls

Pocatello

Twin Falls

Caldwell

Lewiston

Frequently Asked Questions

We serve 11 states total

Don't drive an hour for a 10-minute visit.

UTI, sinus, strep in Idaho?
Text Chris. $59. Same day.