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Austin's Best Cash-Pay Clinics Ranked by MarketCare Score

By MarketCare Team·Last updated: February 2026

Austin's Top 10 Cash-Pay Clinics, Ranked

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e analyzed Austin's cash-pay healthcare providers across price transparency, patient reviews, service range, and accessibility to create the definitive ranking of the city's best cash-pay clinics.

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hether you're uninsured, on a high-deductible plan, or just want to save money, these are the providers worth knowing. Last updated: February 2026

How We Rank: The MarketCare Score

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he MarketCare Score weighs four factors:
  • Price transparency (30%) — Do they publish clear, upfront pricing?
  • Patient reviews (30%) — Google and Yelp ratings combined
  • Service range (20%) — Breadth of procedures and specialties
  • Accessibility (20%) — Hours, locations, online booking, walk-in availability

The Rankings

#1. Euphora Health — Direct Primary Care

MarketCare Score: 96/100
  • 📍 Multiple locations (Cedar Park & Austin area)
  • ⭐ 4.9 Google (210 reviews) · 4.5 Yelp (45 reviews)
  • 💰 $85–$99/month membership
  • 🏥 Categories: General+Care, Well+Care
Why #1: Euphora combines transparent membership pricing, near-perfect reviews, and a comprehensive care model. Your monthly fee covers unlimited visits, in-office tests, mental health counseling ($67), B12 injections ($25), and same/next-day appointments. No surprise bills, ever. View full profile →

#2. LaboratoryAssist (Quest & LabCorp)

MarketCare Score: 95/100
  • 📍 25+ locations across Austin metro
  • ⭐ 4.6 Google (380 reviews) · 4.0 Yelp (55 reviews)
  • 💰 CBC: $5 · CMP: $6 · Lipid Panel: $7 · TSH: $4
  • 🏥 Categories: Well+Care, General+Care, Vascular+Care
Why #2: The lab pricing is almost unbelievable. A full annual wellness panel (CBC + CMP + Lipid + TSH + A1C + Vitamin D) runs about $45 total — that's $500+ at a hospital lab. With 25+ locations and Mon-Sat hours, accessibility is excellent. View full profile →

#3. Radiology Assist — Austin

MarketCare Score: 94/100
  • 📍 711 W 38th St, Central Austin
  • ⭐ 4.7 Google (290 reviews) · 4.0 Yelp (42 reviews)
  • 💰 MRI from $263 · CT from $130 · X-ray from $33
  • 🏥 Categories: Limb+Care, Head+Care, Back+Care, Stomach+Care, Female+Care
Why #3: The best imaging prices in Austin, hands down. MRIs at $263–$279 are 50–70% below hospital rates. Board-certified radiologists, same-day appointments, and the price includes the radiologist reading. View full profile →

#4. Texas Direct Medical Care

MarketCare Score: 92/100
  • 📍 6507 Jester Blvd, Suite 511, Northwest Austin
  • ⭐ 4.8 Google (185 reviews) · 4.5 Yelp (32 reviews)
  • 💰 Cholesterol test: $3–$5 · X-ray: $50–$80 · MRI: $290
  • 🏥 Categories: General+Care, Well+Care
Why #4: DPC with ER-experienced staff and absurdly cheap labs. Cholesterol and thyroid tests for $3–$5 (not a typo). Same-day urgent care and unlimited access via call, text, or email. 80–90% of needs handled in-clinic. View full profile →

#5. DirectMed DPC

MarketCare Score: 91/100
  • 📍 1805 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway
  • ⭐ 5.0 Google (120 reviews) · 5.0 Yelp (28 reviews)
  • 💰 Adults: $119/month · Couples: $229/month · Children: $69/month
  • 🏥 Categories: General+Care, Well+Care
Why #5: Perfect 5.0 ratings on both Google and Yelp — the only provider in our database to achieve that. Functional Medicine and Weight Management specialties. The Lakeway location is ideal for West Austin residents. View full profile →

#6. Texas MedClinic

MarketCare Score: 89/100
  • 📍 Multiple Austin locations
  • ⭐ 4.4 Google (480 reviews) · 3.5 Yelp (72 reviews)
  • 💰 All-inclusive visit: $225 (includes labs, X-ray, sutures, EKG)
  • 🏥 Category: Urgent+Care
Why #6: The all-inclusive pricing model is unbeatable for urgent care. $225 covers everything most people need — no add-on surprises. 24/7 availability at select locations makes it a true ER alternative at a fraction of the cost. View full profile →

#7. People's Community Clinic

MarketCare Score: 88/100
  • 📍 2909 N I-35, East Austin (+ more locations)
  • ⭐ 4.2 Google (350 reviews) · 3.5 Yelp (65 reviews)
  • 💰 Sick visit: $25–$50 · Annual physical: $40–$75 · Vaccines: Cost + $15
  • 🏥 Categories: General+Care, Female+Care, Child+Care
Why #7: As an FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), People's offers sliding-scale pricing based on income. If you're truly low-income, visits can be as low as $25. Comprehensive services including prenatal care. View full profile →

#8. Any Lab Test Now — Austin

MarketCare Score: 87/100
  • 📍 3407 Wells Branch Pkwy, North Austin
  • ⭐ 4.7 Google (165 reviews) · 4.5 Yelp (30 reviews)
  • 💰 CBC: $49 · CMP: $49 · STD Panel: $149–$299
  • 🏥 Categories: Well+Care, General+Care, Sex+Care
Why #8: No doctor order needed for most tests, walk-in friendly, and fast results. Prices are higher than LaboratoryAssist but still dramatically cheaper than hospital labs. The convenience factor (no appointment, no order) earns high marks. View full profile →

#9. AFC Urgent Care

MarketCare Score: 86/100
  • 📍 2510 W Parmer Ln, North Austin (+ South Austin)
  • ⭐ 4.6 Google (340 reviews) · 4.5 Yelp (55 reviews)
  • 💰 Self-pay visit: $125 · Flu test: $25 · Drug screen: $50
  • 🏥 Category: Urgent+Care
Why #9: Affordable, straightforward urgent care pricing. Walk-in friendly with no appointment needed. Open evenings and weekends. Accepts Medicaid too, which is a plus. View full profile →

#10. RediClinic (H-E-B)

MarketCare Score: 85/100
  • 📍 Inside H-E-B stores, multiple Austin locations
  • ⭐ 4.1 Google (210 reviews) · 3.5 Yelp (25 reviews)
  • 💰 Minor illness visit: $79 · Flu shot: $35 · Strep test + visit: $89
  • 🏥 Categories: Urgent+Care, General+Care
Why #10: The cheapest walk-in clinic visit in Austin at $79. Located inside H-E-B grocery stores, so you can pick up your prescription and groceries in one trip. Best for simple, straightforward issues. View full profile →

Honorable Mentions

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hese providers just missed the top 10 but deserve recognition:

How to Choose the Right Clinic

For routine primary care: Go with a DPC practice (#1 Euphora, #4 Texas Direct, or #5 DirectMed). The monthly fee pays for itself after 1–2 visits. For lab work: LaboratoryAssist is the clear winner on price. Any Lab Test Now wins on convenience. For imaging: Radiology Assist is the only choice — nobody else comes close on price. For urgent needs: Texas MedClinic for complex issues, RediClinic for simple ones. On a tight budget: People's Community Clinic with sliding-scale pricing.

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