Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site

FQHC

Operated by Proteus 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.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Des Moines, 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 Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site 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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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 Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Iowa

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site offer?

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site in Des Moines, Iowa offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site 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 Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site located?

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site is at 1221 Center St, Ste 16, Des Moines, IA 50309-1014. Phone: 888-750-4736.

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.

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines Site 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:

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