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Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site

FQHC

Operated by Proteus Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
107 N 7th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3830

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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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 Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site

Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Fort Dodge, 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. - Fort Dodge 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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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site 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

Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge 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).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site offer?

Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site in Fort Dodge, Iowa offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

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

What are the hours at Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge 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. - Fort Dodge Site located?

Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site is at 107 N 7th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3830. Phone: 515-557-8225.

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.

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