If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Springfield, closest first.
- Jordan Valley Community Health Center - Benton Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Correctional Facility Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Jordan Valley Community Health Center - Grand Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Aids Project Of The Ozarks Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Fordland Clinic 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 Apo Downtown
Apo Downtown is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Springfield, MO. 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 Apo Downtown 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 Apo Downtown or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Apo Downtown doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Missouri.
Coverage + benefits in Missouri
Apo Downtown accepts Missouri 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 Apo Downtown offer?
Apo Downtown in Springfield, Missouri offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Apo Downtown accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Apo Downtown accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Apo Downtown?
HRSA lists this site as open about 27 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Apo Downtown a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Apo Downtown is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Apo Downtown located?
Apo Downtown is at 303 Park Central W, Springfield, MO 65806-1244. Phone: 417-881-1900.
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.
Apo Downtown 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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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