If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Oakland, closest first.
- Artthaus/Oakland Family Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Casa Del Sol III Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- La Clinica De La Raza Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Casa Del Sol II Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- La Clinica De La Raza - Wic Program Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
About Family Optical I
Family Optical I is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Oakland, 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 Family Optical I 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 Family Optical I or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Family Optical I doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.
Coverage + benefits in California
Family Optical I 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 Family Optical I offer?
Family Optical I in Oakland, California offers Enabling services, Vision care.
Does Family Optical I accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Family Optical I accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Family Optical I?
HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Family Optical I a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Family Optical I 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 Family Optical I located?
Family Optical I is at 3060 E 9th St STE B, Oakland, CA 94601-2925. Phone: 510-535-5500.
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.
Family Optical I and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
Free and low-cost care near Oakland, and the coverage help that goes with it.