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Columbia Public Health Ctr

FQHC

Operated by King County

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

47.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Columbia Public Health Ctr

Columbia Public Health Ctr is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Seattle, WA. 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 Columbia Public Health Ctr 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 Columbia Public Health Ctr or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Columbia Public Health Ctr doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Washington.

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Coverage + benefits in Washington

Columbia Public Health Ctr accepts Washington 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Columbia Public Health Ctr offer?

Columbia Public Health Ctr in Seattle, Washington offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Columbia Public Health Ctr accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Columbia Public Health Ctr accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Columbia Public Health Ctr?

47.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Columbia Public Health Ctr a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Columbia Public Health Ctr 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 Columbia Public Health Ctr located?

Columbia Public Health Ctr is at 4400 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118-1609. Phone: 206-296-4650.

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.