Community Health Center

Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst

Amherst, VA, 24521
Sliding-fee scale, uninsured welcome HRSA Health Center Program Non-Profit

About Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst

Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) site in Amherst, VA (Amherst County), operated by Blue Ridge Health Center Inc.. As a community health center, it provides primary care to everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay: fees are discounted on a sliding scale based on household income, and Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP are accepted. The organization behind this site served 9,609 patients in 2024, and offers dental and behavioral health services in addition to medical primary care across its locations. The site is open approximately 41 hours per week. Call 434-263-4000 to ask about services, eligibility, and appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary CareCommunity HealthDentalBehavioral Health Preventive Care & Annual CheckupsChronic Disease ManagementImmunizations & Screenings

Clinicians at this facility

8 providers on record

Jessica Adkinson
Lois Alderfer
Tracy Cheatham, NP
Matthew Lehner-Gulotta
Ceryna Riner, NP
Dr. Michael Rowland, MD
Rose Taylor-Lewis
Elizabeth Wilson

Accepted insurance

MedicaidMedicareCHIPSliding-fee scale (uninsured welcome)

Insurance participation changes, confirm coverage with the facility before your visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I be seen at Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst without insurance?

Yes. As a community health center, it serves patients regardless of insurance status. Visit costs are discounted on a sliding-fee scale based on household size and income. Bring proof of income to your first visit to apply.

What insurance does Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst accept?

Community health centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, and most also accept private insurance. Call 434-263-4000 to confirm your specific plan.

What is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)?

It is a community-based clinic that meets federal Health Center Program requirements: comprehensive primary care in underserved areas, open to all residents of the Amherst, VA area, with fees adjusted to what patients can afford.

What services does Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst offer?

The health center organization provides medical primary care along with dental and behavioral health services across its locations. Call 434-263-4000 to confirm which services are available at this site.

Location

210 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521

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