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 Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut
Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Waynesville, 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 Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut 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 Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across North Carolina.
Coverage + benefits in North Carolina
Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut 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 Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut offer?
Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut in Waynesville, North Carolina offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut 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 Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut located?
Blue Ridge Health-Meridian Walnut is at 131 Walnut Street, Waynesville, NC 28786-3250. Phone: 828-456-8604.
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.