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Thirteenth Avenue School

FQHC

Operated by Central Jersey Medical Center 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

42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Thirteenth Avenue School

Thirteenth Avenue School is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Newark, NJ. 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 Thirteenth Avenue School 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 Thirteenth Avenue School or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in New Jersey

Thirteenth Avenue School accepts New Jersey 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 Thirteenth Avenue School offer?

Thirteenth Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Thirteenth Avenue School accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Thirteenth Avenue School accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Thirteenth Avenue School?

42.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Thirteenth Avenue School a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Thirteenth Avenue School 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 Thirteenth Avenue School located?

Thirteenth Avenue School is at 359 13th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2125. Phone: 973-679-7709.

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.