CPCMG after-hours care (CPEC)
Short answer: CPCMG’s Children’s Primary Extended Care (CPEC) clinics offer appointment-only evening and Sunday-morning care for acute illness at six sites; scheduling lines are 858-302-2265 and 858-302-2266[1].
What is CPEC?
CPEC is CPCMG’s name for its after-hours clinics at select locations in San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties. CPCMG says CPEC is “for the care of acutely ill patients” such as cough, fever, vomiting, diarrhea or earache[1].
How are after-hours appointments scheduled?
CPCMG says every evening appointment requires an appointment and no walk-ins are available. The scheduling lines are 858-302-2265 for San Diego County and 858-302-2266 for Riverside County, open Monday to Thursday 5pm to 8:30pm and Sunday 8am to 12pm. Callers to a CPCMG office after hours can follow the prompts to the CPEC scheduling team, and MyChart can also be used[1]. CPCMG notes that some insurance policies do not cover extended care services[1].
Where are the CPEC sites?
| Clinic | Address | Matching CPCMG office page |
|---|---|---|
| CPEC Coastal | 11943 El Camino Real, #210, San Diego, CA 92130 | CPCMG Carmel Valley |
| CPEC South Bay | 769 Medical Center Court, #300, Chula Vista, CA 91911 | CPCMG Medical Center Court |
| CPEC East County | 844 Jackman Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 | CPCMG El Cajon |
| CPEC Scripps Parkway | 12036 Scripps Highlands Drive, #102, San Diego, CA 92131 | CPCMG Scripps Ranch |
| CPEC Vista | 2067 West Vista Way, Suite 180, Vista, CA 92083 | CPCMG Vista |
| CPEC Murrieta | 25170 Hancock Avenue, Suite 200, Murrieta, CA 92562 | CPCMG Murrieta |
Is there a nurse line?
CPCMG says its nurse triage line is staffed by registered nurses and is reached through the pediatrician’s office phone options[1]. During weekday daytime hours it describes Nurse Care Connect[2]. A CPCMG holiday notice from June 2025 said the nurse advice line is available 24 hours a day; confirm current availability by phone.
What if it is an emergency?
CPCMG says to call 911 for a life- or limb-threatening emergency[2]. CPEC is described as for acutely ill patients, not emergencies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in to CPEC?
No. CPCMG says all CPEC evening appointments require an appointment and no walk-ins are available.
What are the CPEC hours?
CPCMG lists Monday to Thursday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Sunday, 8:30am to 12pm.
Is CPEC covered by insurance?
CPCMG notes that some insurance policies do not cover extended care services; check with your plan.