CommuniCare Health Centers

What CommuniCare Health Centers does

CommuniCare Health Centers is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1972. It operates a multi-site primary and specialty care network of more than 25 clinic campuses spanning Bexar, Kendall, Hays, and Comal counties, with a new campus planned for New Braunfels in May 2026. The organization serves a broad patient population from newborns to seniors, with explicit programs for low-income families (WIC nutrition program), patients with disabilities (Complex Care Services at Morgan's MAC), and employer groups (Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program).

The clinical service line spans adult medicine, pediatrics and teen health, women's health/obstetrics, senior care, dental, behavioral health, in-house pharmacy with free delivery, on-site laboratory (via Quest Diagnostics integration), and acute care, supplemented by telehealth consultations on a HIPAA-compliant platform. Specialty services — including allergy, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, pain management, rheumatology, sports medicine, physical therapy, pulmonology, hepatitis/HIV care, and functional medicine — are delivered through embedded partner organizations rather than direct employment, enabling a capital-light vertical extension. The underlying technology stack is conventional healthcare IT: eClinicalWorks/Healow for patient portal and records, Microsoft Azure AD for identity, and Quest for lab.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service billing across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and commercial payers, supplemented by federal HHS grants tied to FQHC status, Texas HHSC funding for WIC, and sliding-fee/self-pay arrangements. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) deemed organization designation provides federal malpractice coverage and supports enhanced reimbursement. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no parent company, no M&A activity, no funding rounds, and no public ownership — consistent with its nonprofit FQHC structure. Leadership comprises Paul Nguyen (President and CEO) and Ricardo C. Gonzalez (Vice President and CFO).

Name

CommuniCare Health Centers

Legal name

CommuniCare Health Centers

Website

https://communicaresa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CommuniCare Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating 25+ clinic campuses across South-Central Texas, delivering primary, specialty, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial patients, plus an employer wellness channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational & Employer-Sponsored Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAJ), Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (HLALAAAA), Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Primary healthcare services
• Community health centers
• Behavioral health services
• Pediatric primary care
• Federally qualified health center

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices30 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: CommuniCare generates revenue through fee-for-service healthcare delivery, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and commercial insurance plans. They also offer sliding fee discounts based on income for qualifying patients and participate in the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program which is federally funded through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CommuniCare Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating a multi-campus network of primary and specialty care clinics in South-Central Texas. It delivers core primary care (Adult Medicine, Pediatrics & Teen Health, Women's Health, Senior Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health), pharmacy with free delivery, the WIC nutrition program, telemedicine, and acute care, supplemented by specialty services (cardiology, dermatology, neurology, sports medicine, pain management, rheumatology, allergy, hepatitis care, pulmonology, physical therapy, functional medicine) delivered through partner organizations.

Product overview

CommuniCare Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating as a network of multi-location primary and specialty care clinics across South-Central Texas. The organization offers a unified healthcare platform providing core primary care services (Adult Medicine, Pediatrics & Teen Health, Women's Health, Senior Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, WIC Nutrition Program, Telemedicine, and Acute Care) supported by integrated diagnostic services (Laboratory via Quest Diagnostics). Specialty services including Allergy Care, Cardiology, Complex Care, Dermatology, Functional Medicine, Hepatitis Care, Neurology, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Sports Medicine are delivered through partner organizations (San Antonio Specialty Health, Allergy Institute of San Antonio, Vital Life Wellness Center, Health Outcomes Center). The Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program extends services to employers as an add-on employee benefits offering. Services are accessible across 20+ clinic campuses in San Antonio and surrounding communities (Kyle, San Marcos, Boerne, Wimberley, Helotes, New Braunfels), with telehealth capabilities enabling remote care delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prime Health: Workplace wellness program for local businesses offering employee health benefits, wellness coaching, mental health support, and preventive care services.

Products and services

• Adult Medicine Primary care services for adults including chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, hypertension), immunizations, and patient health education.
• Pediatrics & Teen Health Pediatric primary care including well-child visits, developmental checkups, acute care (sick visits), puberty development education, sports physicals, and ADHD care.
• Women's Health Obstetrics and gynecology services including prenatal care, annual exams, free pregnancy testing, contraceptive care, and gynecological surgery.
• Senior Care Geriatric healthcare services focused on managing chronic conditions and promoting healthy aging.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services including adult and pediatric dentistry, exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants.
• Behavioral Health Mental health counseling and psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD management.
• Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing medication counseling, financial assistance, sliding fee discounts, and free medication delivery to homes or clinic locations.
• WIC Nutrition Program Women, Infants & Children program providing nutritional foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five.
• Telemedicine Remote healthcare consultations via HIPAA-compliant phone calls or video conferencing for pediatrics, adult medicine, women's health, and behavioral health services.
• Acute Care Same-day medical care for sudden illnesses and injuries including sick visits, basic infectious disease testing (influenza, strep, COVID-19).
• Complex Care Services Specialized healthcare for individuals with physical, developmental, or behavioral disabilities, operating at Morgan's MAC. Provides primary care, women's health, and behavioral health for patients from newborns to adults under 60 with disabilities.
• Allergy Care Allergy testing and treatment services including allergy shots, sublingual immunotherapy drops, and asthma management.
• Dermatology Skin care services including acne treatment, eczema, skin cancer screening, mole removal, and treatment of various skin conditions.
• Neurology Neurological care for conditions including seizures, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and concussion management.
• Sports Medicine Sports medicine services for musculoskeletal injuries, fracture treatment, concussion care, and return-to-activity rehabilitation.
• Interventional Pain Management Minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for spinal pain, nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, and physical therapy.
• Rheumatology Treatment for rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and fibromyalgia using physiotherapy, infusion therapies, and anti-inflammatory medications.
• Cardiology Heart and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment including cardiovascular disease management, with referral-based access.
• Hepatitis Care Viral hepatitis and HIV treatment through Health Outcomes Center, integrating primary care, liver care, and clinical research for comprehensive patient treatment.
• Pulmonology Care Consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for asthma and chronic lung conditions in patients aged 0-30, including spirometry and asthma education.
• Laboratory Services On-site clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services provided through partnership with Quest Diagnostics at multiple clinic locations.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy services for pain management and physical disability treatment.
• Functional Medicine Whole-body approach to health focusing on root causes through detailed medical history, lifestyle assessment, and advanced testing.
• Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program Employer health benefits program providing employee wellness coaching, mental health support, preventive care, priority scheduling, health screenings, and discounted prescriptions for businesses.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• San Antonio Specialty Health & Sports MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommuniCare partners with San Antonio Specialty Health to provide specialty services including Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Neurology, Dermatology, Physical Therapy, and Orthopedic Surgery at multiple CommuniCare locations.
• Allergy Institute of San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllergy Institute of San Antonio provides allergy and asthma care services for children and adults at CommuniCare locations, offering allergy testing, allergy drops, allergy shots, and asthma management.
• Health Outcomes Center (HOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Outcomes Center provides hepatitis care and HIV care services through a multidisciplinary treatment model combining primary care with liver and infectious disease specialists at the Hamilton Wolfe Campus.
• Quest DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationQuest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services with on-site labs at many CommuniCare locations for convenient patient testing.
• Vital Life Wellness CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVital Life Wellness Center provides functional medicine services including hormone replacement therapy, sexual health, weight loss solutions, and nutritional supplements at CommuniCare's Stone Oak and Broadway clinic locations.
• SpireMsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSpireM partners with CommuniCare to power the Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program, a customized solution for local businesses to provide accessible healthcare to their workforce.
• Beldon RoofingminorOthersBeldon Roofing participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• Goodwill San AntoniominorOthersGoodwill San Antonio participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• Morgan's Inclusion InitiativeminorOthersMorgan's Inclusion Initiative participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• City of BoerneminorOthersCity of Boerne participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• Alamo Area Council of GovernmentsminorOthersAlamo Area Council of Governments participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• Monterrey Metal Recycling SolutionsminorOthersMonterrey Metal Recycling Solutions participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• Stratton RehabilitationminorOthersStratton Rehabilitation participates in CommuniCare's Prime Health Workplace Wellness Program as an employer partner.
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)coreOthersCommuniCare participates in the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program administered by Texas HHSC, providing nutrition assistance to low-income families across Texas.
• Morgan's MAC (Multi-Assistance Center)coreOthersCommuniCare operates at Morgan's MAC, a multi-assistance center in northeast San Antonio providing complex care services for patients with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cano Health: Value-based primary care provider serving seniors primarily on Medicare and Medicaid in underserved markets. Comparable mission to deliver accessible primary care to lower-income populations via multi-site clinics, with overlap in primary care and chronic disease management.
• ChenMed: Family-owned primary care group operating multi-site clinics for low-to-moderate-income seniors under full-risk Medicare contracts. Comparable integrated primary + specialty + pharmacy model, though focused on senior dual-eligibles rather than the general underserved population.
• Oak Street Health: Value-based primary care platform focused on Medicare-eligible seniors with multi-site clinics and integrated services. Comparable multi-location primary care operating model, though serving a different (Medicare) payer segment than CommuniCare's Medicaid-heavy mix.

Direct peers

• People's Community Clinic: Austin-based nonprofit community health center providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health to underserved populations. Directly comparable mission, FQHC-like funding model, and service mix to CommuniCare.
• CommUnityCare Health Centers: Federally Qualified Health Center operating a multi-site primary care network across Austin and Central Texas. Directly comparable as a Texas-based FQHC delivering the same primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty mix to underserved populations under a similar funding model.
• CentroMed: San Antonio-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, and behavioral health services. Direct in-market competitor to CommuniCare within Bexar County, serving overlapping Medicaid and uninsured patient populations.
• Lone Star Circle of Care: Texas FQHC network operating primary care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and behavioral health sites across Central Texas. Comparable FQHC franchise model with similar multi-clinic footprint, payer mix, and federal funding dependencies.

Broad incumbents

• University Health: San Antonio-based safety-net hospital and outpatient network serving Bexar County. Competes with CommuniCare for Medicaid and uninsured primary care patients while offering a broader acute-care and specialty portfolio.
• Methodist Healthcare: Large multi-hospital system serving San Antonio and South Texas with broad primary and specialty care. Overlaps with CommuniCare on primary care and women's health but operates as an incumbent health system rather than an FQHC.
• CVS Health (MinuteClinic / Oak Street): Diversified healthcare giant operating MinuteClinic retail clinics and Oak Street Health primary care centers. Competes for low-acuity primary care visits in Texas and represents a potential disruptive entrant for Medicaid and uninsured patient segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/communicaresa
• TikToktiktok.com/@communicaresa
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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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