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Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue

FQHC

Operated by Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

Hours

24.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue

Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Columbus, OH. 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 Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue 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 Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Ohio.

Mental health + behavioral health context

Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Coverage + benefits in Ohio

Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue accepts Ohio 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 Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue offer?

Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health.

Does Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue?

24.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue 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 Primaryone Health 1500 East 17Th Avenue located?

Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue is at 1500 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219-1002. Phone: 614-645-2700.

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.

Primaryone Health 1500 East 17th Avenue 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:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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