The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue

FQHC

Operated by The Chautauqua Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Hours

53.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Dunkirk, NY. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

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Pediatric care for Black families

Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

New York Medicaid for kids (CHIP) WIC for children under 5

Coverage + benefits in New York

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue accepts New York Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue offer?

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue in Dunkirk, New York offers Enabling services, Pediatrics.

Does The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue?

53.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue a federally qualified health center?

Yes. The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is 1134 Central Avenue Dunkirk located?

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. at 1134 Central Avenue is at 1134 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048-3494. Phone: 716-363-6050.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

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