First Choice Immediate Care Center
FQHCOperated by Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc.
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
84.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About First Choice Immediate Care Center
First Choice Immediate Care Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Columbia, KY. 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 First Choice Immediate Care 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 First Choice Immediate Care Center or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in Kentucky
First Choice Immediate Care Center accepts Kentucky 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 First Choice Immediate Care Center offer?
First Choice Immediate Care Center in Columbia, Kentucky offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does First Choice Immediate Care Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
First Choice Immediate Care Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at First Choice Immediate Care Center?
84.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is First Choice Immediate Care Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. First Choice Immediate Care 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 First Choice Immediate Care Center located?
First Choice Immediate Care Center is at 197 Will Walker Rd, Columbia, KY 42728-7436. Phone: 270-858-6655.
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.