Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate
FQHCOperated by Altamed Health Services 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
50.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate
Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in South Gate, 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 Pharmacy - South Gate 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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Coverage + benefits in California
Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate offer?
Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate in South Gate, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate?
50.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate 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 Pharmacy - South Gate located?
Altamed Pharmacy - South Gate is at 8627 Atlantic Ave, South Gate, CA 90280-3501. 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.