Quick answers
- What is University Primary Care Practices, Inc.?
- University Primary Care Practices, Inc. is an urgent care center in Amherst, Ohio, according to CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
- Where is University Primary Care Practices, Inc.?
- 254 Cleveland Ave Ste 110, Amherst, OH 44001, in Lorain County, Ohio.
- What is the phone number of University Primary Care Practices, Inc.?
- (216) 383-0100, as listed by CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Call to confirm hours before you go.
- Is University Primary Care Practices, Inc. an emergency room?
- No. It is registered as an urgent care center, not a hospital emergency department. The closest hospitals that list emergency services: Mercy Regional Medical Center (5.1 mi), Mercy Allen Hospital (5.6 mi) and University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center (8.4 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new patients, and how soon can I be seen?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicare or Medicaid?
- Do I need an appointment, and what is the cost if I pay myself?
- What services do you offer here (for example dental, mental health, vaccines, lab tests)?
- What are your hours, and do you have interpreters or staff who speak my language?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For questions about your health or your medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Other clinics and urgent care nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Perfect Diagnostic Center4.8 mi · Lorain, OH · Urgent care center
- Emh Regional Medical Center6.4 mi · Elyria, OH · Urgent care center
- Revive Health Primary & Urgent Care LLC6.4 mi · Elyria, OH · Urgent care center
- Mercy Health - Lagrange Primary Care11 mi · Lagrange, OH · Rural health clinic
- Mercy Health - Wellington Primary Care14 mi · Wellington, OH · Rural health clinic
Community health centers nearby
- Vermilion School5.9 mi · Vermilion, OH · Community health center
- Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Broadway Location6.0 mi · Lorain, OH · Community health center
- Oberlin6.1 mi · Oberlin, OH · Community health center
Pharmacies nearby
- Higgins Pharmacy Inc0.0 mi · Amherst, OH · Community/retail pharmacy
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center0.0 mi · Amherst, OH · Community/retail pharmacy
- Meijer Stores Limited Partnership4.8 mi · Lorain, OH · Community/retail pharmacy
Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, by straight-line distance.
- Mercy Regional Medical Center5.1 mi · Lorain, OH
- Mercy Allen Hospital5.6 mi · Oberlin, OH
- University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center8.4 mi · Elyria, OH
More in Amherst
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Details from the official record
| Type | Urgent care center |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 Cleveland Ave Ste 110, Amherst, OH 44001 |
| County | Lorain County |
| State | Ohio |
| Phone | (216) 383‑0100 |
| Name in the official record | UNIVERSITY PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES, INC. |
| National Provider Identifier (NPI) | 1770602955 |
| In the NPI Registry since | March 28, 2007 |
| NPI record last updated | January 20, 2021 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- NPPES Downloadable File (NPI Registry) — CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), data updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07
- NPI Registry record 1770602955 — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (gazetteer and ZIP-to-county relationship file) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances, and the county