CentroMed

What CentroMed does

CentroMed (legally El Centro del Barrio) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1971 and rebranded under the CentroMed name in 2001. The organization operates 18+ clinic locations across the San Antonio metropolitan area — including New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse, and Somerset — delivering integrated primary care, pediatrics, women's health, family medicine, dental, optometry, podiatry, behavioral health, pharmacy, and WIC nutrition services. It serves predominantly uninsured, underinsured, low-income, Spanish-speaking, and homeless populations using a sliding fee scale, with co-located clinics at six homeless shelters and the Haven for Hope campus. Funding comes from HRSA Section 330 federal grants, Ryan White HIV early intervention funding, Health Care for the Homeless program dollars, WIC nutrition program funding, third-party insurance reimbursements, and CareLink partnerships with University Health System.

The underlying technology stack is standard FQHC infrastructure: a NextGen Healthcare (PxP Portal) EHR with patient portal for scheduling and records access, Luma Health for appointment requests, InstaMed for billing, Healthmark Group for medical records request management, SMS messaging for outreach, and LabCorp integration for on-site laboratory services at every clinic. The organization is governed by a consumer-majority Board of Directors, is accredited by The Joint Commission, and holds Federal Public Health Service deemed status that covers medical malpractice for covered individuals.

The business model is mission-driven nonprofit healthcare delivery rather than venture-scale commercialization. Revenue is diversified across federal grants, state programs, insurance reimbursements, and sliding-fee self-pay, but exposure to federal appropriations and Medicaid policy is structurally high. Strategic expansion has been steady rather than aggressive, with growth driven by geographic spread into suburban markets along the I-35 corridor, pediatric clinic proliferation, and adjacent service lines such as CentroFitness, Prevent T2 diabetes prevention, and ACA Marketplace enrollment assistance.

Name

CentroMed

Legal name

El Centro del Barrio

Website

https://centromedsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CentroMed (El Centro del Barrio) is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating 18+ clinics across the San Antonio metro area, providing integrated primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to uninsured, low-income, and underserved populations on a sliding fee scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care clinics
• Pediatric dental services
• WIC nutrition program

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Health Center Funding: HRSA funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center with Federal Public Health Service deemed status covering health-related claims including medical malpractice
2. Patient Revenue: Revenue from patients with insurance coverage and sliding scale fees for uninsured/underinsured patients
3. Federal and State Grants: Grants including Ryan White program for HIV early intervention services, Health Care for the Homeless program, and WIC nutrition program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CentroMed is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating 18+ clinic locations across the San Antonio metro area delivering integrated primary care including pediatrics, women's health, family medicine, dental, optometry, podiatry, behavioral health, pharmacy, and on-site LabCorp lab services. Services are offered regardless of patients' ability to pay using a sliding fee scale, supplemented by WIC nutrition, Ryan White HIV early-intervention, Health Care for the Homeless, and Prevent T2 diabetes prevention programs. Digital access is provided through a NextGen Patient Health Portal for online scheduling and medical record retrieval.

Product overview

CentroMed is an integrated primary care clinic network that operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing accessible services of superior quality. The organization operates as a unified platform offering multiple clinical service lines including Pediatric Services, Women's Health Services, Family Medicine, Dental Care, Pharmacy Services, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Podiatry, Lab Work (via LabCorp), WIC Nutrition Program, Prevent T2 diabetes prevention program, CentroFitness wellness program, Walk-In Clinics, and ACA Marketplace enrollment assistance. These services are delivered across multiple clinic locations throughout the San Antonio area, New Braunfels, and Schertz, Texas, with administrative support through digital platforms including the NextGen Patient Health Portal, Patient Dental Portal, SMS messaging, and online appointment scheduling via Luma Health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Services Pediatric care provided by specialists experienced with babies, children, and young adults. Includes allergy treatment, immunizations, physicals, sick visits, vision and hearing screenings, and routine follow-up care. Available at multiple SA Pediatrics and family medicine clinics across the San Antonio metro area.
• Women's Health Services Women's health services including family planning, prenatal care, annual exams, pap smears, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy testing, and OB/GYN services. Delivered at the dedicated Women's Health Clinic and across family medicine locations.
• Family Medicine Treatment of chronic health issues such as diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, and general family medicine for all ages. Delivered at multiple family medicine clinic locations in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and surrounding areas.
• Dental Care Complete dental exams including x-rays and oral exams, preventative care such as cleaning, sealants, and fillings. Staffed by full-time professional dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants at the South Park Dental Clinic and other locations.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy services providing prescription medications to patients at the South Park Pharmacy and clinic locations.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and behavioral health services including counseling and support for patients across CentroMed locations.
• Optometry Services Vision care services including eye exams and prescription eyewear.
• Podiatry Services Foot and ankle specialist services for patients.
• Lab Work Services Laboratory testing services contracted through LabCorp, conveniently located at each clinic.
• WIC Nutrition Program Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program providing breastfeeding support, counseling, health screenings, medical referrals, and prenatal education.
• Prevent T2 Program A proven lifestyle program to help prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes through coaching, community, and support.
• CentroFitness Fitness and wellness program to support patient health and wellbeing.
• Walk-In Clinics Walk-in clinic services including free pregnancy testing and triage services.
• ACA Marketplace Connection Health coverage enrollment assistance helping patients find and enroll in health coverage that fits their needs and budget.
• Eligibility Services Services to help patients determine eligibility for various health programs and insurance options.
• Health Care for the Homeless Program Healthcare services for homeless individuals, co-located with six area homeless shelters including the Sarah E. Davidson Clinic at Haven for Hope.
• Ryan White Program Early intervention services for people recently diagnosed with HIV infection, including HIV testing, treatment, and PrEP/PEP support.
• Lanier Student Health Center School-based health center serving 14 elementary, middle, and high schools with high rates of poverty, dropout, and teen pregnancy in San Antonio.
• Care Coordination Care coordination services to help patients navigate healthcare services and resources across the FQHC network.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationLab services are contracted to LabCorp and conveniently located at each of CentroMed's clinics. LabCorp processes tests on approximately 470,000 specimens each day with a sophisticated laboratory network.
• Methodist Healthcare MinistriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership begun in 1996 provides major support for care of the low-income uninsured, including the homeless population.
• University Health SystemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation in 1997 allows CentroMed to provide a primary care medical home for patients enrolled in CareLink, the public healthcare program for low-income and uninsured residents.
• CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner in the care of uninsured pregnant women and infants, providing obstetric and neonatal services.
• The Joint CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare accreditation organization providing certification of CentroMed's quality standards.
• Haven for HopecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-location of Sarah E. Davidson Clinic at Haven for Hope facility serving homeless individuals and families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CommuniCare Health Centers: CommuniCare is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the San Antonio and South Texas region with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and WIC services. Directly comparable to CentroMed as a regional FQHC serving similar uninsured/underinsured populations with comparable service mix.
• Lone Star Circle of Care: Lone Star Circle of Care is a Texas-based FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and pharmacy across multiple locations. Closely comparable in service mix and FQHC funding model, though operating in Central Texas rather than San Antonio.
• People's Community Clinic: People's Community Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Austin, Texas providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, and behavioral health with sliding fee scale. Comparable as a Texas FQHC serving underserved communities with similar integrated service offerings.
• El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission: El Buen Samaritano is an Austin-based FQHC serving primarily Latino communities with primary care, behavioral health, and social services. Comparable to CentroMed in mission, cultural competency focus, and bilingual service model for underserved Spanish-speaking populations.
• Spring Branch Community Health Center: Spring Branch Community Health Center is a Houston-area FQHC offering primary care, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale. Comparable FQHC structure and service portfolio, though operating in the Houston market rather than San Antonio.
• Project Vida Health Center: Project Vida is a FQHC network in El Paso, Texas serving border communities with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and social services. Comparable as a Texas FQHC serving predominantly Hispanic uninsured populations.
• Avenue 360 Health and Wellness: Avenue 360 is a Houston-based FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and HIV services with sliding fee scale and Ryan White funding. Comparable service mix including HIV early intervention services via Ryan White, similar to CentroMed's program.
• Sun River Health: Sun River Health (formerly Hudson River Healthcare) is one of the largest FQHCs in the U.S., operating 40+ sites across New York with integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Comparable FQHC model and integrated service approach, though at much larger scale and in a different geography.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Centers: NACHC is the national membership organization representing FQHCs and the source of policy advocacy, training, and operational support for community health centers including CentroMed. Relevant ecosystem participant and industry association of which CentroMed is a member.

Broad incumbents

• Oak Street Health (CVS Health): Oak Street Health, acquired by CVS Health, operates value-based primary care clinics focused on Medicare-eligible older adults. While a broader incumbent with private-equity backing and a different payer focus (Medicare Advantage), it represents the strategic direction of scaled primary care delivery that competes for the same at-risk populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/centromedsa
• Instagraminstagram.com/centromedsa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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