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Specialty Care Center

FQHC

Operated by North Broward Hospital District

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1111 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1697

HRSA lists this site as open about 44 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Primary care

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

Vision care

Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.

About Specialty Care Center

Specialty Care Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 Specialty Care Center 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 Specialty Care Center or nearby

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

Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Specialty Care Center 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.

Coverage + benefits in Florida

Specialty Care Center accepts Florida 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 Specialty Care Center offer?

Specialty Care Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Vision care.

Does Specialty Care Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Specialty Care Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Specialty Care Center?

HRSA lists this site as open about 44 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Specialty Care Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Specialty Care Center 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 Specialty Care Center located?

Specialty Care Center is at 1111 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1697. Phone: 954-463-7313.

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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Where to go next

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