If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Greater New Bedford Community Health Center New Bedford, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Bh Site New Bedford, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Healthfirst Family Care Center Inc. Fall River, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- The Family Healthcare Center At Sstar Fall River, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Sstar's South End Services Fall River, MA: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Acushnet Ave
Acushnet Ave is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New Bedford, 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 Acushnet Ave 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 Acushnet Ave or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Acushnet Ave 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
Acushnet Ave 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 Acushnet Ave offer?
Acushnet Ave in New Bedford, Massachusetts offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Acushnet Ave accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Acushnet Ave accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Acushnet Ave?
HRSA lists this site as open about 60 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Acushnet Ave a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Acushnet Ave 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 Acushnet Ave located?
Acushnet Ave is at 401 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740-6237. Phone: 508-992-6553.
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.
Acushnet Ave and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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