Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site
FQHCOperated by Proteus Inc.
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 · Full-Time
About Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site
Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Iowa City, 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. - Iowa City 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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Coverage + benefits in Iowa
Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City 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. - Iowa City Site offer?
Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site in Iowa City, Iowa offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City 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. - Iowa City Site located?
Proteus, Inc. - Iowa City Site is at 1548 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4304. Phone: 563-264-0880.
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.