Manuel Puentes Middle School
FQHCOperated by Project Vida 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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Manuel Puentes Middle School
Manuel Puentes Middle School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in El Paso, 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 Manuel Puentes Middle 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Texas
Manuel Puentes Middle School 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 Manuel Puentes Middle School offer?
Manuel Puentes Middle School in El Paso, Texas offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Manuel Puentes Middle School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Manuel Puentes Middle School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Manuel Puentes Middle School?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Manuel Puentes Middle School a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Manuel Puentes Middle 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 Manuel Puentes Middle School located?
Manuel Puentes Middle School is at 3216 Tim Foster St, El Paso, TX 79938. Phone: 915-533-7057.
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.