Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare
FQHCOperated by North Carolina Department Of Health & Human Services
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare
Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Sparta, NC. 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 Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare 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 North Carolina
Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare accepts North Carolina 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 Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare offer?
Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare in Sparta, North Carolina offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare 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 Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare located?
Appalachian District Local Health Department, Dba Apphealthcare is at 157 Health Services Road, Sparta, NC 28675-3000. Phone: 336-246-9449.
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.