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The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street

FQHC

Operated by The Institute For Family Health

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

54.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street

The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New York, NY. 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 The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street 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 The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.

Coverage + benefits in New York

The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street accepts New York 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 The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street offer?

The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street in New York, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street?

54.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street a federally qualified health center?

Yes. The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street 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 The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street located?

The Institute For Family Health At 17Th Street is at 230 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011-5325. Phone: 212-206-5200.

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.