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Kphc Punawai Clinic

FQHC

Operated by Kalihi Palama Health Center

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

70.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Kphc Punawai Clinic

Kphc Punawai Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Honolulu, HI. 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 Kphc Punawai Clinic 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 Kphc Punawai Clinic or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Hawaii

Kphc Punawai Clinic accepts Hawaii 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 Kphc Punawai Clinic offer?

Kphc Punawai Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Kphc Punawai Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Kphc Punawai Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Kphc Punawai Clinic?

70.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Kphc Punawai Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Kphc Punawai Clinic 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 Kphc Punawai Clinic located?

Kphc Punawai Clinic is at 431 Kuwili St, Honolulu, HI 96817-5051. Phone: 808-791-6315.

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.