El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe
FQHCOperated by El Dorado County Community Health Center
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. 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 El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe 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 El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in California
El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe accepts California 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 El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe offer?
El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe a federally qualified health center?
Yes. El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe 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 El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe located?
El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe is at 3443 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-8910. Phone: 530-621-7700.
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.