If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in New Orleans, closest first.
- St. Thomas Community Health Center - Holiday Drive Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Depaul Community Health Centers - Algiers Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Excelth Family Health Center - Algiers Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Martin Behrman Fischer Campus Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers
Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New Orleans, LA. 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 Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers 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 Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.
Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers accepts Louisiana 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 Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers offer?
Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers in New Orleans, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers 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 Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers located?
Common Ground Health Clinic-Algiers is at 3737 General Degaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114-8205. Phone: 504-361-9800.
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.
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