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Choosing an urgent care center over the ER can save you time and money: 1  Average time of an ER visit: 4.5 hours*. 2  Average cost of an ER visit: $2,259**. 3  Average cost of an urgent care center visit: $176**.
Emergency room wait times a national problem. According to a 2009 report from the Government Accountability Office, emergency department wait times continue to increase. The report says the average wait time to see a physician is more than double the recommended time in some cases.