Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory
FQHCOperated by Gaston Family 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
42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Hickory, 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 Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory 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
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory 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 Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory offer?
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory in Hickory, North Carolina offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory?
42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory 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 Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory located?
Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Northeast Hickory is at 2365 Springs Road Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601-3067. Phone: 828-256-2112.
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.