Apicha Community Health Center

What Apicha Community Health Center does

Apicha Community Health Center is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1989 in New York City. It operates two clinic locations, one in Lower Manhattan at 400 Broadway and a second opened in 2022 in Jackson Heights, Queens, delivering comprehensive primary and specialty care through a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. Its service portfolio spans adult medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental, sexual healthcare (including PrEP, iART, and long-acting injectables), on-site pharmacy, behavioral and mental health, nutrition counseling, healthcare navigation and case management, and SNAP and health insurance enrollment assistance. The organization is mission-driven to serve medically underserved populations, with explicit cultural focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ communities, people with HIV, limited-English-proficiency individuals, and uninsured or underinsured patients, with website content delivered in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Bengali.

Apicha's technology stack is built on industry-standard healthcare platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: the eClinicalWorks patient portal handles appointment scheduling, prescription refills, test results, and secure messaging, while the Healow app powers HIPAA-compliant telehealth virtual visits with clinic code JJBGAA, available via iOS, Android, and web browsers. A dedicated React-based pharmacy web application supports prescription management and free home delivery for eligible patients. The organization does not develop proprietary AI, ML, or data products; all technology integrations documented are third-party vendor solutions.

The business model blends four revenue streams: (1) patient services billed to Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance carriers; (2) HHS Section 330 funding derived from its FQHC designation, with associated Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status providing medical malpractice protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act; (3) tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations; and (4) a sliding-scale fee discount program calibrated by family income and household size. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but follows a pay-as-you-go cadence for uninsured patients. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via walk-ins, appointments, community outreach, and referral partnerships with community organizations and schools, supplemented by organic social and a multilingual website. The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors chaired by Louis Madigan, with Therese R. Rodriguez serving as CEO on a non-voting ex officio basis.

Name

Apicha Community Health Center

Legal name

Apicha Community Health Center

Website

https://apicha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Apicha Community Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating two NYC clinics in Manhattan and Queens, delivering primary care, dental, behavioral health, HIV/PrEP, pharmacy, and enrollment services to AAPI, LGBTQ+, HIV-positive, and uninsured communities regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patient Advocacy, Navigation & Access to Care (BPAGACAH), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care
• Federally qualified health center
• Behavioral health services
• Sexual healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue from patient services billed to insurance carriers and Medicaid/Medicare programs. The organization accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance.
2. Government Funding (HHS): HHS funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The organization has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the organization's mission to provide care regardless of ability to pay
4. Sliding Scale Fee Program: Discounted services for uninsured or underinsured patients based on family income and size

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apicha Community Health Center provides comprehensive, culturally and linguistically competent primary and specialty healthcare services through two clinic locations in Manhattan and Queens, New York. Its service portfolio includes adult medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental care, sexual health (including HIV care), on-site pharmacy with home delivery, behavioral and mental health, psychiatry, nutrition counseling, healthcare navigation, and assistance with SNAP and health insurance enrollment, with telehealth available across eligible services. Care is delivered on a sliding-fee basis to uninsured, underinsured, and low-income patients regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Apicha Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive, culturally-responsive healthcare services through a patient-centered medical home model. The organization operates two clinic locations (Manhattan and Queens, NY) offering integrated services including Adult Medicine/Primary Care, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dental, Sexual Healthcare (including HIV care), Pharmacy, Behavioral & Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Healthcare Navigation and Case Management, SNAP Enrollment, Health Insurance Enrollment, and Telehealth. The center serves diverse communities including AAPI and LGBTQ+ populations, individuals with limited English proficiency, and people with HIV. Services are available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with a sliding scale fee discount program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Medicine / Primary Care
• Pediatric Care Pediatric primary care services for infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child visits, immunizations, and acute care, delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate setting.
• OB/GYN Services Obstetric and gynecologic care including prenatal care, women's health exams, and reproductive health services for women in the community.
• Dental Services Preventive and restorative dental care for children and adults, including exams, cleanings, and treatment of common dental conditions.
• Sexual Healthcare Sexual health services including HIV care, PrEP/PEP, STI testing and treatment, and affirming care for LGBTQ+ patients.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy dispensing medications with home delivery available, integrated with clinical services to support medication adherence, including for HIV and chronic disease patients.
• Behavioral and Mental Health Counseling and mental health services for individuals, families, and groups, including support for patients living with HIV, LGBTQ+ patients, and other community members.
• Psychiatry Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients with mental health conditions, integrated with primary care and behavioral health services.
• Nutrition Counseling Nutrition counseling and dietary guidance for patients managing chronic conditions or seeking preventive health support, provided in-language and culturally appropriate.
• Healthcare Navigation Healthcare navigation support to help patients access medical, social, and community services, coordinate care across providers, and overcome barriers to care.
• SNAP and Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance On-site assistance for patients to enroll in SNAP (food assistance) and health insurance programs, including Medicaid and marketplace plans, regardless of immigration status.
• Telehealth Services Virtual visits for eligible primary care, behavioral health, and other services, delivered via the healow telehealth platform to expand access beyond in-person clinic visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sliding scale discounts available to ensure no one is denied access due to inability to pay
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)coreOthersHRSA is a federal agency that provides Apicha CHC with FQHC designation and funding support. The organization operates under Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status granted by HRSA, providing medical malpractice protection for covered individuals.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)coreOthersHHS funding recipient as a Federally Qualified Health Center. This federal funding supports the organization's mission to provide care to underserved populations regardless of ability to pay.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)coreOthersNHSC-approved site, which helps recruit and retain healthcare providers in areas with provider shortages.
• Community OrganizationsimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerApicha CHC partners with community organizations, schools, food and nutrition programs, and other local service providers to expand reach and improve commitment to medically underserved populations. These partnerships enhance community engagement and service delivery.
• New York State Marketplace (NYSOH)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerApicha's health insurance assistors help New Yorkers enroll in health coverage through the NY State Marketplace, providing free enrollment assistance to both Apicha patients and non-patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: NYC-based FQHC focused on LGBTQ+ communities, providing primary care, sexual health, and behavioral health. Closely comparable to Apicha in mission, population focus, and integrated service mix.
• Community Healthcare Network: NYC FQHC with multiple sites across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Direct peer on FQHC model, NYC footprint, and underserved-population focus.
• BORIKEN Neighborhood Health Center: NYC FQHC in East Harlem serving medically underserved communities with primary care, dental, and behavioral health. Comparable on FQHC funding, sliding-scale fees, and inner-city community focus.
• Institute for Family Health: Federally Qualified Health Center operating numerous NYC and Hudson Valley sites with primary care, behavioral health, and dental services. Comparable PCMH-aligned, mission-driven community health model.
• Sun River Health: Federally Qualified Health Center with sites across the Hudson Valley and NYC providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health with strong LGBTQ+ and HIV programs. Comparable FQHC operating model and HIV-service line.
• Charles B. Wang Community Health Center: NYC FQHC serving primarily Asian American communities with multilingual primary care, dental, behavioral health, and enabling services. Direct peer on AAPI focus and FQHC operating model.
• William F. Ryan Community Health Center: NYC-based FQHC operating multiple Manhattan sites with primary care, behavioral health, and HIV services. Comparable in patient mix, FQHC funding model, and integrated service offering.

Regional players

• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based FQHC with a strong LGBTQ+ and HIV-care focus, offering primary care, behavioral health, and sexual health. Comparable to Apicha in LGBTQ+ and HIV specialization, but serves a different metro.
• Asian Health Services: Oakland, CA-based FQHC serving primarily Asian American and other underserved populations with multilingual, culturally competent care. Comparable on AAPI mission and FQHC structure, but operates on the West Coast.

Broad incumbents

• NYC Health + Hospitals: Municipal public hospital system operating NYC's major public hospitals and community clinics. Broad incumbent that overlaps with Apicha on primary care to uninsured/underserved populations, but at significantly greater scale and with inpatient capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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