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Castro-Mission Health Center

FQHC

Operated by San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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 · Full-Time

About Castro-Mission Health Center

Castro-Mission Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in San Francisco, 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 Castro-Mission 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 Castro-Mission Health Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Castro-Mission 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

Castro-Mission 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 Castro-Mission Health Center offer?

Castro-Mission Health Center in San Francisco, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Castro-Mission Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Castro-Mission Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Castro-Mission Health Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Castro-Mission Health Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Castro-Mission 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 Castro-Mission Health Center located?

Castro-Mission Health Center is at 3850 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2093. Phone: 415-934-7700.

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.