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Optimus On The Boulevard

FQHC

Operated by Optimus Health Care, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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 · Full-Time

About Optimus On The Boulevard

Optimus On The Boulevard is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Stamford, CT. 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 Optimus On The Boulevard 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 Optimus On The Boulevard doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Connecticut.

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Coverage + benefits in Connecticut

Optimus On The Boulevard accepts Connecticut 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Optimus On The Boulevard offer?

Optimus On The Boulevard in Stamford, Connecticut offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Optimus On The Boulevard accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Optimus On The Boulevard accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Optimus On The Boulevard?

45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Optimus On The Boulevard a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Optimus On The Boulevard 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 Optimus On The Boulevard located?

Optimus On The Boulevard is at 1351 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902-2419. Phone: 203-621-3700.

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.