Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services
Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Grass Valley, 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 Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services 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.
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Coverage + benefits in California
Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services 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 Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services offer?
Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services in Grass Valley, California offers Enabling services, Vision care.
Does Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services 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 Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services located?
Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services is at 400 Sierra College Dr # A1, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5093. Phone: 530-274-9762.
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.
Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services 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:
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Where to go next
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