Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side
FQHCOperated by Gulf Coast Health 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
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Port Arthur, 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 Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Texas
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side 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 Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side offer?
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side in Port Arthur, Texas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side 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 Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side located?
Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. - West Side is at 601 Rev Dr Ransom Howard St, Port Arthur, TX 77640-5963. Phone: 409-983-1161.
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.