Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue
FQHCOperated by The Providence Community Health Centers, 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
76.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue
Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Providence, RI. 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 Providence Community Health Center At Prairie 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 Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Rhode Island.
Coverage + benefits in Rhode Island
Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue accepts Rhode Island 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 Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue offer?
Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue?
76.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Providence Community Health Center At Prairie 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 Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue located?
Providence Community Health Center At Prairie Avenue is at 355 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905-2393. Phone: 401-444-0570.
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.