Cempa Community Care Clinic
Look-alikeOperated by Chattanooga C. A. R. E. S., 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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Cempa Community Care Clinic
Cempa Community Care Clinic is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Chattanooga, TN. 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 Cempa Community Care Clinic 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 Tennessee
Cempa Community Care Clinic accepts Tennessee 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 Cempa Community Care Clinic offer?
Cempa Community Care Clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Cempa Community Care Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Cempa Community Care Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Cempa Community Care Clinic?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Cempa Community Care Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Cempa Community Care Clinic is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Cempa Community Care Clinic located?
Cempa Community Care Clinic is at 1000 E 3rd St STE 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2153. Phone: 423-265-2273.
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.