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Ramon Velez Health Care Center

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754 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10455
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursNot listed - call to confirm
Phone(718) 684-9422
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medicaid; Medicare; Managed Care Plans; P...
Last updatedSeptember 15, 2026

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medicaid; Medicare; Managed Care Plans; Private Commercial Plans

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental

Services described in the directory record: Primary Adult Health Care; Pediatric Health Care; Women’s Health; Chronic Disease Management; Podiatry; Dental; Pain Management; Mental Health; Psychiatry and Treatment; Information/Health Education; Case Management; Nutrition; Gastroenterology

Hours and Appointments

Hours not listed — call to confirm current hours and appointment procedures before visiting.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

Acacia Network health centers (La Casa De Salud Inc. and Promesa Inc.) want you to get the healthcare you and your family need. Our bilingual primary health care centers, six of which are federally qualified centers (FQHC), serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay. We accept various types of public insurances such as Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care plans and private commercial plans. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for our Sliding Fee Scale Program based on your income and family size. Through our sliding fee scale program, we offer financial discounts to low-income and uninsured patients. Sliding fee patients may also receive discounts on prescriptions drugs and help through our Pharmacy Assistance Program. We specialize in managing chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, Hep-C, HIV, and depression. We prioritize easy access, shorter wait times, and a full integration with behavioral health. Our staff is extremely dedicated to support each person to achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle in a patient centered environment. Our integrated health care team will work closely with you to supporthealthier eating, exercise, and taking medications as prescribed.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: September 15, 2026
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Ramon Velez Health Care Center's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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