Mahec Health Center At Newbridge
Look-alikeOperated by Mountain Area Health Education 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 · Unknown
About Mahec Health Center At Newbridge
Mahec Health Center At Newbridge is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Asheville, NC. 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 Mahec Health Center At Newbridge 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 Mahec Health Center At Newbridge or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Mahec Health Center At Newbridge doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across North Carolina.
Coverage + benefits in North Carolina
Mahec Health Center At Newbridge accepts North Carolina 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 Mahec Health Center At Newbridge offer?
Mahec Health Center At Newbridge in Asheville, North Carolina offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Mahec Health Center At Newbridge accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Mahec Health Center At Newbridge accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Mahec Health Center At Newbridge?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Mahec Health Center At Newbridge a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Mahec Health Center At Newbridge is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding. 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 Mahec Health Center At Newbridge located?
Mahec Health Center At Newbridge is at 218 Elkwood Avenue, #102, Asheville, NC 28804-2212. Phone: 828-257-4747.
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.