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Pulse-MD Urgent Care

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696 Dutchess Turnpike

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48/100
Fair

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Verified August 24, 2026

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Pulse-MD Urgent Care — Poughkeepsie, New York
Pulse-MD Urgent Care · 696 Dutchess Turnpike

What AI says about Pulse-MD.1

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ChatGPT

Not named

Asked best urgent care center in Poughkeepsie

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Pulse-MD Urgent Care was not mentioned.

Checked August 24, 2026

Perplexity

No answer

We have no answer from Perplexity to show.

Gemini

Not named

Asked best urgent care center in Poughkeepsie

Gemini answered with other businesses. Pulse-MD Urgent Care was not mentioned.

Checked August 24, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of August 24, 2026. We have no answer on record from 1 more.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Pulse-MD Urgent Care is best known for its rapid strep testing services and clear communication regarding test results and current illness trends. Their convenient location and efficient care make them a go-to for urgent health needs.

Urgent Care at 696 Dutchess Turnpike

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers report a mix of experiences at Pulse-MD Urgent Care, with some praising the quick service and attentive staff, while others express frustration over long waits and perceived negligence. Specific staff members like Dr. Williams and nurse practitioner Nicole Dones received positive mentions for their care, but complaints about unresponsive front desk staff and miscommunication were common.

Consistently praised

Quick appointment scheduling
Dr. Williams' attentive care
Nicole Dones' accurate diagnosis

Recurring complaints

Long waits past appointment time
Unresponsive front desk staff
Inconsistent quality of care

The bottom line: Pulse-MD Urgent Care offers quick service but struggles with staff communication and consistency in patient care.

Pulse-MD Urgent Care — Poughkeepsie, New York
Pulse-MD Urgent Care · 696 Dutchess Turnpike

The score, explained

Why 48.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Higher than 63% of urgent care centers in the registry.

Scanned August 24, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
75
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseThe star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
76
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
59
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
68
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
77

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

2nd

of 3 urgent care centers in Poughkeepsie, ranked by AI Score.

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Pulse-MD Urgent Care — Poughkeepsie, New York
Pulse-MD Urgent Care · 696 Dutchess Turnpike

The facts

Address696 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA
Hours
Today (Tue) · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Typically busiest — Thursday

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Questions

About Pulse-MD Urgent Care.

Does Pulse-MD Urgent Care accept reservations?

The clinic does not accept reservations; patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are the hours of operation for Pulse-MD Urgent Care?

The clinic is open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What is Pulse-MD Urgent Care known for?

The clinic is known for its quick service, often seeing patients within an hour, and for its friendly and professional staff.

Is there parking available at Pulse-MD Urgent Care?

Yes, there is parking available for patients at the clinic.

Are there any special features at Pulse-MD Urgent Care?

The clinic welcomes all insurance and provides care for both adults and children, ensuring a comprehensive urgent care experience.

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