Chs East Knox Clinic
FQHCOperated by Cherokee 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
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Chs East Knox Clinic
Chs East Knox Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Knoxville, 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 Chs East Knox 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
Chs East Knox 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 Chs East Knox Clinic offer?
Chs East Knox Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Chs East Knox Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Chs East Knox Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Chs East Knox Clinic?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Chs East Knox Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Chs East Knox Clinic 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 Chs East Knox Clinic located?
Chs East Knox Clinic is at 2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915-1570. Phone: 865-522-6097.
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.