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Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic

FQHC

Operated by Med Centro, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1046 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR 00716-1118

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.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

About Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Ponce, PR. 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 Med Centro Chronic Conditions 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.

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

Coverage + benefits in Puerto Rico

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic accepts Puerto Rico 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 Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic offer?

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce, Puerto Rico offers Enabling services, On-site pharmacy.

Does Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic?

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

Is Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Med Centro Chronic Conditions 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 Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic located?

Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic is at 1046 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR 00716-1118. Phone: 787-843-9393.

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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