If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Sumter, closest first.
- Tandem Health 370 S Pike W BLDG. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Tandem Health 425 N Salem Ave. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Tandem Health 319 N Main St. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. - Sumter Site Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Tandem Health Dental Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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.
About Tandem Health
Tandem Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Sumter, SC. 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 Tandem Health 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 Tandem Health or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Tandem Health doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across South Carolina.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Tandem Health 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 South Carolina
Tandem Health accepts South Carolina 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 Tandem Health offer?
Tandem Health in Sumter, South Carolina offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.
Does Tandem Health accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Tandem Health accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Tandem Health?
HRSA lists this site as open about 47 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Tandem Health a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Tandem Health 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 Tandem Health located?
Tandem Health is at 1278 N Lafayette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150-2964. Phone: 803-774-4500 x545.
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.
Tandem Health and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
See a clinician todayWhere to go next
Free and low-cost care near Sumter, and the coverage help that goes with it.