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Vcc: Pier View

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818 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm; Wed: 8:00am-7:00pm; Sa...
Phone(844) 308-5003
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care (Aetna...
Last updatedFebruary 2, 2025

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care (Aetna Better Health, Blue Shield Promise, CalOptima, CHOC, Community Health Group, Health Net Community Solutions, Inland Empire Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealth Community Solutions); Medicare and Medicare Advantage Health Plan, and Medicare Managed Care; CMS: County Medical Service; Ryan White; Covered California exchange plans through - Health Net and Molina Healthcare; Commercial health plans through - Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, and United Healthcare; Tri-Care for military dependents and retirees; Greater Tri-Cities Independent Practice Association (IPA; Community Care Independent Practice Association (IPA); Integrated Health Partners (IHP); Scripps Physician Medical Group; Prospect Medical Group; Optum Care Network (Arta, Arta Western, and Talbert/South Coast); Regal Medical Group; Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover; Cash; Checks

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 Women's Health Adult Medicine

Services described in the directory record: Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Clinic, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Immunizations, Reproductive & Sexual Health, Senior Care, Cancer Screenings

Hours and Appointments

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm; Wed: 8:00am-7:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

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

About this clinic

When VCC first opened in 1972, we set out to provide quality health care to anyone who walked through our doors. Today, over 50 years later, we’ve helped redefine the community clinic model by pioneering innovative models of primary care delivery. With twelve state-of-the-art clinics treating more than 70,000 patients every year, VCC is a key health provider for the Southern California region. More than that, however, we’re a place where all members of our community can feel welcome, safe, and empowered to choose health.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 54 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 VCC: Pier View'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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Location

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