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Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center

FQHC

Operated by Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

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

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center

Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chattanooga, 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 Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center 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 Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Tennessee.

Coverage + benefits in Tennessee

Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center 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 Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center offer?

Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center 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 Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center located?

Erlanger Premier Healthcare Center is at 251 N Lyerly St, Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37404-2743. Phone: 423-778-2700.

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.