High Plains Community Health Center
FQHCOperated by High Plains 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
56.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About High Plains Community Health Center
High Plains Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Lamar, CO. 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 High Plains Community Health 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 High Plains Community Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If High Plains Community Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Colorado.
Coverage + benefits in Colorado
High Plains Community Health Center accepts Colorado 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 High Plains Community Health Center offer?
High Plains Community Health Center in Lamar, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does High Plains Community Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
High Plains Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at High Plains Community Health Center?
56.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is High Plains Community Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. High Plains Community Health 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 High Plains Community Health Center located?
High Plains Community Health Center is at 201 Kendall Dr, Lamar, CO 81052-3939. Phone: 719-336-0261.
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.