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Valley Health Center - North County

FQHC

Operated by County Of Santa Clara

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

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Valley Health Center - North County

Valley Health Center - North County is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Palo Alto, 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 Valley Health Center - North County 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 Valley Health Center - North County or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Valley Health Center - North County 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

Valley Health Center - North County 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 Valley Health Center - North County offer?

Valley Health Center - North County in Palo Alto, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Valley Health Center - North County accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Valley Health Center - North County accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Valley Health Center - North County?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Valley Health Center - North County a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Valley Health Center - North County 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 Valley Health Center - North County located?

Valley Health Center - North County is at 4151 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4753. Phone: 669-663-4017.

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.