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Sierra Medical Family Inc

FQHC

Operated by Western Sierra Medical Clinic, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

43.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Sierra Medical Family Inc

Sierra Medical Family Inc is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Nevada City, CA. 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 Sierra Medical Family Inc 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 Sierra Medical Family Inc or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Sierra Medical Family Inc doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.

Coverage + benefits in California

Sierra Medical Family Inc accepts California 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 Sierra Medical Family Inc offer?

Sierra Medical Family Inc in Nevada City, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Sierra Medical Family Inc accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Sierra Medical Family Inc accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Sierra Medical Family Inc?

43.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Sierra Medical Family Inc a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Sierra Medical Family Inc 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 Sierra Medical Family Inc located?

Sierra Medical Family Inc is at 15301 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959-9318. Phone: 530-292-3478.

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.