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El Rio Health - Southeast Clinic

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6950 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon-Fri: 7:00am-8:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm; 1st and 3rd Wed:...
Phone(520) 670-3909
PaymentAetna Health Inc.; Amerigroup; Arizona Complete Health; Ariz...
Last updatedSeptember 23, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Aetna Health Inc.; Amerigroup; Arizona Complete Health; Arizona Foundation For Medical Care (TPN); Banner UA Health Plans (UAHP) Inc; BCBS Medicare Advantage; BCBS of Arizona; Brighthealth (PPNT); Care1st (Soon to be Arizona Complete Health); Cenpatico (RBHA); Cigna; Cigna Healthspring; CMDP - Arizona Department Of Economic Security; Health Choice; Health Net Federal Services (TRICARE); Humana; Imperial Health (PPNT); Mercy Care Plan; Multi-Plan; Pascua Yaqui Yoeme Health Program; Triwest Health Alliance (VA-P3); United Healthcare Employer & Individual (E&I); United Healthcare Medicare & Retirement (M&R); United Healthcare Community & State (C&S); Wellcare Liberty; Assurant; Careington Dental; Cigna Dental; Delta Dental Of Arizona; Dentaquest; Dentemax; Dental Health Alliance; Employee Dental Services (EDS); Envolve; Guardian; GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc.); Met Life; Principal Plan Dental Ppo; Secure Dental; Sunlife Dental; Total Dental; United Concordia; United Dental Benefit Providers; Sliding Fee Scale

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 Pediatrics

Services described in the directory record: Adult Medicine; Behavioral Health; Dental; Family Medicine; HealthBuilders Wellness Programs; Midwifery; OB/GYN; Pediatrics; Pharmacy; Physical Therapy; Radiology & Lab; Transgender Health

Dental services: Urgent Dental Care; Preventive; Restorative; Oral Surgery; Crowns; Bridges; Gum Disease Care; Dentures; Implants

Hours and Appointments

Mon-Fri: 7:00am-8:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm; 1st and 3rd Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

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

About this clinic

We are dedicated to providing healthcare for all people. Since El Rio began in 1970, we have grown to serve one out of every ten Tucsonans. We are proud to be one of the most innovative, highly regarded, non-profit health centers in the United States. We focus on positive outcomes, treating the whole person. Our healthcare is delivered by compassionate, professionally trained, integrated health teams who give from their hearts to provide world class care. “Your Health is Our Passion.” Today, approximately ten percent of Tucsonans trust us with their care. El Rio receives funding from many health insurers, patient co-pays from our sliding fee scale, government grants and private donations to El Rio Health Center Foundation. El Rio Health is a Federal Tort Claims Act Deemed Facility. This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 60 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: September 23, 2024
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 El Rio Health - Southeast Clinic'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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