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West Oakland Health Center..

FQHC

Operated by The West Oakland Health Council

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

56.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About West Oakland Health Center..

West Oakland Health Center.. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Oakland, 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 West Oakland Health 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 West Oakland Health Center.. or nearby

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

West Oakland Health Center.. 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 West Oakland Health Center.. offer?

West Oakland Health Center.. in Oakland, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does West Oakland Health Center.. accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

West Oakland Health Center.. accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at West Oakland Health Center..?

56.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is West Oakland Health Center.. a federally qualified health center?

Yes. West Oakland Health 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 West Oakland Health Center.. located?

West Oakland Health Center.. is at 700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607-2608. Phone: 510-835-9610.

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.