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Communicare Health Centers - East

FQHC

Operated by Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center, Inc.

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

55.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Communicare Health Centers - East

Communicare Health Centers - East is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in San Antonio, TX. 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 Communicare Health Centers - East 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 Communicare Health Centers - East or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Texas

Communicare Health Centers - East accepts Texas 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 Communicare Health Centers - East offer?

Communicare Health Centers - East in San Antonio, Texas offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Communicare Health Centers - East accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Communicare Health Centers - East accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Communicare Health Centers - East?

55.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Communicare Health Centers - East a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Communicare Health Centers - East 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 Communicare Health Centers - East located?

Communicare Health Centers - East is at 3066 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78220-1013. Phone: 210-233-7000.

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.