Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles

FQHC

Operated by Altamed Health Services Corporation

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

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

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles

Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Angeles, CA. 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 Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles 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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Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Coverage + benefits in California

Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles accepts California 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 Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles offer?

Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles?

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles 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 Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles located?

Altamed Pace - East Los Angeles is at 5425 Pomona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022-1716. Phone: 888-499-9303.

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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