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
30.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Bhs - El Puerto Health Center
Bhs - El Puerto Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Wilmington, 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 Bhs - El Puerto Health Center 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 Bhs - El Puerto Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Bhs - El Puerto Health Center 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
Bhs - El Puerto Health Center 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 Bhs - El Puerto Health Center offer?
Bhs - El Puerto Health Center in Wilmington, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bhs - El Puerto Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bhs - El Puerto Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bhs - El Puerto Health Center?
30.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Bhs - El Puerto Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bhs - El Puerto Health Center 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 Bhs - El Puerto Health Center located?
Bhs - El Puerto Health Center is at 1334 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744-2639. Phone: 310-836-4000.
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.