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Primary Health Care - Story County

FQHC

Operated by Primary 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

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Primary Health Care - Story County

Primary Health Care - Story County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Ames, IA. 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 Primary Health Care - Story County 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 Primary Health Care - Story County or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Primary Health Care - Story County doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Iowa.

Coverage + benefits in Iowa

Primary Health Care - Story County accepts Iowa 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 Primary Health Care - Story County offer?

Primary Health Care - Story County in Ames, Iowa offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Primary Health Care - Story County accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Primary Health Care - Story County accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Primary Health Care - Story County?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Primary Health Care - Story County a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Primary Health Care - Story County 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 Primary Health Care - Story County located?

Primary Health Care - Story County is at 3510 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-8533. Phone: 515-232-0628.

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.