48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center
FQHCOperated by The Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
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
54.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center
48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Denver, CO. 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 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center 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 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Colorado.
Coverage + benefits in Colorado
48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center accepts Colorado 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 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center offer?
48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center in Denver, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center?
54.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center 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 48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center located?
48Th Avenue East Shelter Health Center is at 4600 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216-3212. Phone: 303-312-9559.
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.