If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Providence, closest first.
- Pchc Dental Clinic Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Thundermist Special Populations Providence Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Chafee Health Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Providence Community Health Centers At Broad Street Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Pchc - Beaman & Smith
Pchc - Beaman & Smith is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Providence, RI. 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 Pchc - Beaman & Smith 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 Pchc - Beaman & Smith or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Pchc - Beaman & Smith doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Rhode Island.
Coverage + benefits in Rhode Island
Pchc - Beaman & Smith accepts Rhode Island 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 Pchc - Beaman & Smith offer?
Pchc - Beaman & Smith in Providence, Rhode Island offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Pchc - Beaman & Smith accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Pchc - Beaman & Smith accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Pchc - Beaman & Smith?
HRSA lists this site as open about 44 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Pchc - Beaman & Smith a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Pchc - Beaman & Smith 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 Pchc - Beaman & Smith located?
Pchc - Beaman & Smith is at 335R Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905-2426. Phone: 401-444-0430.
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.
Pchc - Beaman & Smith and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
See a clinician todayWhere to go next
Free and low-cost care near Providence, and the coverage help that goes with it.