Altamed Prevention Services
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
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Altamed Prevention Services
Altamed Prevention Services 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 Prevention Services 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 Altamed Prevention Services or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Altamed Prevention Services doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Coverage + benefits in California
Altamed Prevention Services 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 Prevention Services offer?
Altamed Prevention Services in Los Angeles, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Altamed Prevention Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Altamed Prevention Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Altamed Prevention Services?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Altamed Prevention Services a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Altamed Prevention Services 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 Prevention Services located?
Altamed Prevention Services is at 512 S Indiana St, Los Angeles, CA 90063-3911. 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.