250 Sumner Street
FQHCOperated by Neighborhealth Corporation
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
44.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About 250 Sumner Street
250 Sumner Street is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in East Boston, MA. 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 250 Sumner Street 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at 250 Sumner Street or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If 250 Sumner Street doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Massachusetts.
Coverage + benefits in Massachusetts
250 Sumner Street accepts Massachusetts 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does 250 Sumner Street offer?
250 Sumner Street in East Boston, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does 250 Sumner Street accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
250 Sumner Street accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at 250 Sumner Street?
44.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is 250 Sumner Street a federally qualified health center?
Yes. 250 Sumner Street 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 250 Sumner Street located?
250 Sumner Street is at 250 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128-2147. Phone: 617-568-6484.
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.