Metro Downtown St. Pete
Look-alikeOperated by Metropolitan Charities, 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
44.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Metro Downtown St. Pete
Metro Downtown St. Pete is an FQHC Look-Alike, operationally identical to an FQHC but not receiving Section 330 grant funding located in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 Metro Downtown St. Pete 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 Metro Downtown St. Pete or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Metro Downtown St. Pete doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Florida.
Coverage + benefits in Florida
Metro Downtown St. Pete accepts Florida 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 Metro Downtown St. Pete offer?
Metro Downtown St. Pete in Saint Petersburg, Florida offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Metro Downtown St. Pete accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Metro Downtown St. Pete accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Metro Downtown St. Pete?
44.50 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Metro Downtown St. Pete a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Metro Downtown St. Pete 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 Metro Downtown St. Pete located?
Metro Downtown St. Pete is at 625 6th Ave S, Ste 305, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701-4664. Phone: 727-321-3854.
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.