NPCWoods
Side-by-side comparison of cost, wait time, conditions treated, and the whole process. Spoiler: for most things, you don't need to leave your couch.
Text Chris — Start My $59 Visit$59 flat fee — most prescriptions under $10 with GoodRx
Medically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C — double board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Verify credentials (NPI Registry)
NPCWoods Telemedicine costs $59 per visit via text message — compared to $100–$300 at urgent care or $500–$1,500+ at the ER. Telehealth is best for straightforward conditions like UTIs, sinus infections, ear infections, and dental pain. Urgent care is better when you need physical exams, labs, or imaging. At NPCWoods, you text (480) 639-4722, describe your symptoms, and Chris Woods, a licensed nurse practitioner, responds same-day with a treatment plan. Prescriptions sent directly to your pharmacy. Available in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, and Utah.
Here's what you're actually looking at — cost, speed, and the whole experience — side by side.
| Category | Emergency Room | Urgent Care | NPCWoods Telehealth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $500–$1,500+ | $100–$300 | $59 flat |
| Wait Time | 2–6 hours | 30–90 minutes | Hours, from your couch |
| Hours | 24/7 (but the wait…) | Typically 8am–8pm | Text anytime, response same-day |
| How It Works | Drive, wait, triage, wait more | Drive, check in, wait, see provider | Text your symptoms, get treated |
| Surprise Bills? | Almost always | Often | Never — $59 is $59 |
| Conditions | Everything including emergencies | Most non-emergency conditions | UTIs, sinus, dental, ear & more |
| Who Treats You | Whoever is on shift | Whoever is on shift | Chris Woods, NP — same person every time |
For these conditions, you don't need to drive anywhere. Text-based telemedicine handles them every day:
These are bread-and-butter conditions that respond to the right antibiotic or antiviral. No labs needed, no imaging needed — just a thorough history from a real clinician.
I'm a nurse practitioner, not a salesman. If something serious is going on, I want you in an ER or urgent care — not texting me.
Not sure? Text us anyway. Chris will tell you honestly whether telehealth can help or if you need to be seen in person. No charge for the honesty.
Yes. NPCWoods is $59 flat for every visit. No copay, no facility fee, no surprise bills. Urgent care typically runs $100–$300 depending on location and what they charge for labs or tests. And that's before the pharmacy run. With NPCWoods, most generic antibiotics cost under $10 with GoodRx, so your total is often under $70. Urgent care can easily hit $300+ when you add everything up. The ER is even worse — $500 to $1,500+ for the same conditions telehealth handles routinely.
Yes. Nurse practitioners can prescribe the same medications through telehealth that they prescribe in person. Chris evaluates your symptoms via text, asks the right clinical questions, and if antibiotics are appropriate, sends the prescription electronically to your pharmacy. The same first-line antibiotics used at urgent care — amoxicillin, azithromycin, nitrofurantoin, doxycycline — just without the waiting room.
Telehealth handles straightforward conditions that don't need physical exams or imaging — UTIs, sinus infections, dental infections, ear infections, strep throat, skin infections, cold sores, yeast infections, allergic reactions, bronchitis, and more. Urgent care is better when you need stitches, X-rays, lab draws, or a hands-on exam. If you're not sure, text us — Chris will tell you honestly if you need in-person care.
Not at NPCWoods. The $59 flat fee is the same whether you have coverage or not. No paperwork to file, no pre-authorization, no waiting for approval. Pay $59, get treated. That's the whole billing process. Many patients choose NPCWoods specifically because there's no hassle — no claim forms, no explanation of benefits, no surprise balance three months later.
At urgent care, plan on 30–90 minutes of waiting plus drive time. At NPCWoods, you text your symptoms and Chris responds within a few hours — usually much faster. You can text from your couch, your car, your kid's soccer game. No driving, no waiting room, no clipboard of paperwork.
For the right conditions, absolutely. Text-based telemedicine is evidence-based and clinically supported for uncomplicated infections and common conditions. Chris follows the same clinical guidelines (IDSA, ADA, AAO) used at urgent care and uses validated scoring tools. The difference is delivery method, not quality of care. And if something needs in-person attention, Chris will tell you directly.
Yes. You can text NPCWoods anytime — evenings, weekends, holidays. Chris responds same-day for most messages. Urgent care is typically open 8am to 8pm and closed on major holidays. The ER is 24/7 but comes with a 2–6 hour wait and a bill to match.
Text us what's going on. $59 flat — no paperwork, no hassle. A real nurse practitioner — not a chatbot — reads every message.
Text Chris — Start My $59 Visit