El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center at Elk Ridge - Payson is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) site in Payson, AZ (Gila County), operated by El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood 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 site is open approximately 39 hours per week. Call 928-468-8610 to ask about services, eligibility, and appointments.
Insurance participation changes, confirm coverage with the facility before your visit.
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.
Community health centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, and most also accept private insurance. Call 928-468-8610 to confirm your specific plan.
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 Payson, AZ area, with fees adjusted to what patients can afford.
126 E Main St, Suite B, Payson, AZ 85541