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Lake County High School

FQHC

Operated by Summit Community Care Clinic, Inc.

This site serves a specific population, such as enrolled students. Call before you go.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1000 W 4th St, Leadville, CO 80461

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Lake County High School

Lake County High School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Leadville, 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 Lake County High School 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 Lake County High School or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lake County High School 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

Lake County High School 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 Lake County High School offer?

Lake County High School in Leadville, Colorado offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Lake County High School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Lake County High School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Lake County High School?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Lake County High School a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Lake County High School 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 Lake County High School located?

Lake County High School is at 1000 W 4th St, Leadville, CO 80461. Phone: 719-486-6830.

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.

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Where to go next

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