Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental
FQHCOperated by Wood River Health Services, Inc
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
5.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental
Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Block Island, RI. 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 Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental 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 Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Rhode Island.
Coverage + benefits in Rhode Island
Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental accepts Rhode Island 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 Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental offer?
Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental in Block Island, Rhode Island offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental?
5.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental 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 Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental located?
Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental is at 6 Payne Rd, Block Island, RI 02807-7761. Phone: 401-539-2461.
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.