Truecare Encinitas

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1130 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursFamily Medicine - Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm; Pediatrics - Tues,...
Phone(760) 736-6767
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans thr...
Last updatedFebruary 2, 2025

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal; Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans through Integrated Health Partners (IHP) - IHP Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan - HMO, IHP Community Health Group (CHG) - HMO, IHP Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) for Riverside County- HMO, IHP Molina Healthcare - HMO; Covered California Plans - Anthem Blue Cross Covered California, Blue Shield Covered California through Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG), Health Net Covered California, Molina Covered California; Medicare - Medicare Health Insurance, Medicare and Medi-cal (Medi-Medi); Medicare Advantage Plans - Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO through Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG), Alignment Health Plan through Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG), Brand New Day Medicare Advantage HMO, Blue Shield of California Promise Medicare HMO, Health Net Medicare HMO through Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG), Humana Medicare HMO through Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG), IHP Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan - HMO, IHP Community Health Group (CHG) - HMO, IHP Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) for Riverside County - HMO, IHP Molina Healthcare - HMO, Scan Medicare HMO through Scripps Physicians Medical Group (SPMG); Tricare - TRICARE Select, TRICARE Prime; Dental Insurances - Denti-Cal, United Concordia Dental

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 Pediatrics

Services described in the directory record: Behavioral Health; Chiropractic Services; COVID-19 Testing; COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic; Flu Shots; Health Insurance Assistance; Immigration Medical Exams; Pediatric Care; Primary Care; Virtual Health

Hours and Appointments

Family Medicine - Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm; Pediatrics - Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm, Thurs: 8:00am-12:00pm; Behavioral Health - Wed, Thurs: 8:00am-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

Located west of I-5 on the corner of 2nd Street and West J Street in Encinitas, TrueCare Encinitas offers an array of health care services including Primary Care, Pediatric Care, Behavioral Health and Chiropractic Care.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 40 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: February 2, 2025
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 TrueCare Encinitas'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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