Neighborhood Health Center Northwest
FQHCOperated by Neighborhood Health Care Of Wny, 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
49.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Neighborhood Health Center Northwest
Neighborhood Health Center Northwest is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Buffalo, NY. 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 Neighborhood Health Center Northwest 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 Neighborhood Health Center Northwest or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in New York
Neighborhood Health Center Northwest accepts New York 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 Neighborhood Health Center Northwest offer?
Neighborhood Health Center Northwest in Buffalo, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Neighborhood Health Center Northwest accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Neighborhood Health Center Northwest accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Neighborhood Health Center Northwest?
49.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Neighborhood Health Center Northwest a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Neighborhood Health Center Northwest 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 Neighborhood Health Center Northwest located?
Neighborhood Health Center Northwest is at 155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207-1899. Phone: 716-875-2904 x242.
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.