Community health centers in Ames, IA
Ames has 1 community health center clinic run by 1 organization. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, so what you pay depends on your household, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- Clinics here are open 40 hours a week at the median, against 40 for Iowa.
- Largest operator: Primary Health Care, Inc., serving 38,382 patients.
Clinics in Ames
Primary Health Care - Story County
3510 Lincoln Way 50014
40 hours a week · (515) 232-0628 · Run by Primary Health Care, Inc.
Compare the organization running these clinics
| Health center | Patients | Uninsured | Medicaid / CHIP | Blood pressure controlled | Care offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Care, Inc. | 38,382 | 36% | 39% | 66% | Dental, Mental health, Substance use |
| Iowa median | 17,957 | 19% | 49% | 76% | |
| U.S. median | 13,670 | 14% | 42% | 68% |
How sliding-fee pricing works
Health centers set your fee by household income and size. Lower incomes pay less, and insured patients are billed through their plan. Read the sliding-fee guide for the 2026 income levels and what to bring.
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