Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center
FQHCOperated by Valley-Wide Health Systems
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
45.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center
Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Center, CO. 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 Cesar E. Chavez Medical 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Colorado
Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center accepts Colorado 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 Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center offer?
Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center in Center, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center?
45.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Cesar E. Chavez Medical 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 Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center located?
Cesar E. Chavez Medical Center is at 186 Hurt St, Center, CO 81125-9002. Phone: 719-754-2778.
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.