Southern California Medical Center

What Southern California Medical Center does

Southern California Medical Center (SCMC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1994 in El Monte, California, originally as Southern California Family Medical Center. The organization converted to nonprofit status and rebranded to its current name in 2009. SCMC operates six clinic locations across Southern California — Van Nuys, Pico Rivera, Long Beach, El Monte, Woodland Hills, and one additional site — providing comprehensive primary care, pediatric, dental, behavioral health, pregnancy and women's health, HIV prevention (PrEP), COVID-19 test-to-treat, urgent care, optometry, chiropractic, orthopedic, cardiology, physical therapy, laboratory, and imaging services. All services are delivered on a sliding fee scale basis with no patient turned away for inability to pay; insurance is not required and the organization accepts Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients.

SCMC serves predominantly Latino (79.8% of service area) and other multicultural communities across Los Angeles County, with a multilingual call center and clinical staff covering Spanish, Khmer, Korean, Farsi, Hindi, Tagalog, and Armenian. The organization operates as an HRSA Health Center Program participant with Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status, holds PCMH recognition from NCQA, and offers free transportation to appointments. Revenue is generated through a combination of federal HRSA grant funding, patient service revenue (including Medi-Cal/Medicare PPS reimbursement), corporate and individual donations, and partnerships with LA Care, Health Net, Preferred IPA, and other health plans. The leadership team is headed by CEO Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian, MD, MBA, MHSA, appointed in 2023, with functional leadership across finance, medical, compliance, operations, and community development.

Name

Southern California Medical Center

Legal name

Southern California Medical Center, Inc.

Website

https://scmedcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southern California Medical Center is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating six clinics across Southern California, delivering affordable primary, dental, mental health, and specialty care on a sliding fee scale to uninsured and low-income, predominantly Latino populations in Los Angeles County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Healthcare Services (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care services
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: As a federally qualified health center, SCMC receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims. This provides foundational revenue support for operations.
2. Patient Revenue (Sliding Fee Scale): Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis based on patient's ability to pay. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. The organization accepts patients with Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, no insurance at all, and low income.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on donations from both local organizations and individuals within the community. Sponsors receive brand placement on marketing materials and website/social media recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern California Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) delivering comprehensive affordable primary, preventive, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care (optometry, cardiology, orthopedics, physical therapy, imaging, lab) across six clinic locations in Southern California. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale with no insurance or referrals required, no patient is turned away for inability to pay, and free transportation is offered to appointments. The organization serves uninsured, low-income, and multicultural populations with multilingual staff and a community-based care model.

Product overview

Southern California Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) offering affordable, comprehensive healthcare services across multiple clinic locations in Southern California. The organization provides a unified portfolio of medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services on a sliding fee scale basis. The core offerings include primary care, pediatric services, dental care, mental health services, pregnancy care, HIV prevention, COVID testing and treatment, and urgent care. Additional specialty services include optometry, chiropractic, orthopedic care, cardiology, physical therapy, laboratory, and imaging services. All services are designed for uninsured and low-income populations, with no patient turned away due to inability to pay. The organization operates five clinic locations in Van Nuys, Pico Rivera, Long Beach, El Monte, and Woodland Hills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services (Primary Care) General medical care services for whole families, including annual checkups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment for minor illnesses or injuries. Offered on a sliding fee scale to all patients regardless of insurance status.
• Pediatric Services Specialized healthcare for children including well-child checkups, immunizations, growth monitoring, and treatment of childhood illnesses. Designed to give parents peace of mind regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and oral health services offered on a sliding fee scale.
• Behavioral Health (Mental Health) Services Mental health services including individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, addiction support, and medication management.
• Mothers & Babies (Pregnancy Care & Women's Health) Prenatal care, pregnancy services, women's health including pap smears, mammograms, birth control, and postpartum care provided with sensitivity to patient needs.
• HIV Prevention (PrEP) HIV prevention services including testing, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions, sexual health counseling, and STI screenings.
• COVID Test to Treat Rapid COVID-19 testing with immediate treatment options, including antiviral medications for eligible patients without requiring a separate pharmacy visit.
• Urgent Care Immediate care for minor illnesses and sudden injuries offering fast, affordable treatment without the long wait and high costs of an ER visit. Available at Pico Rivera and El Monte locations with extended hours.
• Optometry Eye care services including eyesight checkups and assistance obtaining glasses or contacts.
• Chiropractic Services Chiropractic care services for spinal health and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Orthopedic Care Specialized care for bone and joint conditions including injuries and chronic orthopedic issues.
• Cardiology Heart health services including screenings, diagnostics, and treatment for cardiovascular conditions.
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation services to restore and improve movement, strength, and function after injury or surgery.
• Laboratory Services On-site diagnostic testing including blood tests, urine analysis, and other laboratory services for diagnosing and monitoring health conditions.
• Imaging Services Diagnostic imaging services including X-rays and other imaging tests for diagnosing medical conditions.
• HIV/STD Screening & Treatment Confidential testing, treatment, and preventive measures for sexually transmitted diseases including HIV.
• Free Transportation Complimentary transportation to clinic appointments for patients who need assistance reaching their healthcare providers, addressing transportation as a barrier to care for underserved populations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sentiment 11 percentage points higher than U.S. company average for employee satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Preferred IPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare IPA partnership for coordinated care and provider network collaboration
• 986 PharmacyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy partnership for prescription services and medication access for patients
• LA CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLA Care Health Plan partnership - one of the largest public health plans serving Los Angeles County, providing coverage for Medi-Cal members
• Casa Colina HospitalmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership with Casa Colina Hospital for specialized medical services and hospital care coordination
• Modern PracticecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and digital marketing partner providing accessibility coordination and website management services
• Health NetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth Net health plan partnership providing coverage options for patients
• Lakeside Community HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare network partnership for coordinated patient care
• Valley Presbyterian HospitalmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership with Valley Presbyterian Hospital for hospital services and care coordination
• Team MartinezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor and supporter
• Eshgh GalleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor and supporter
• ITN TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor and media partner
• Universal StudiosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate community sponsor
• Smart & FinalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate community sponsor
• Farmers InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate community sponsor
• Baby 2 BabyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner supporting families and children
• LA USDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLos Angeles Unified School District partnership for student health services

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Venice Family Clinic: FQHC serving low-income and uninsured residents on LA's Westside with comprehensive primary care, dental, mental health, and specialty services. Comparable safety-net, multi-site community health center with similar sliding fee scale operations and Medi-Cal reliance.
• Northeast Valley Health Corporation: FQHC operating a network of community health centers across the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys serving uninsured and Medi-Cal patients. Comparable multi-site FQHC with overlapping catchment and similar comprehensive service mix.
• El Proyecto del Barrio: Federally qualified health center with multiple clinics in the San Fernando Valley and greater LA area serving predominantly Latino uninsured populations. Direct geographic and demographic overlap with SCMC's Van Nuys and Woodland Hills locations.
• AltaMed Health Services: Large Los Angeles County-based FQHC serving primarily Latino uninsured and Medi-Cal populations with comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Operates a much larger multi-site network across SoCal, making it the most directly comparable peer in mission, payer mix, and service model.
• Clinica Romero: Federally qualified health center serving predominantly uninsured Latino populations in greater Los Angeles with primary care, dental, mental health, and prenatal services. Closely comparable in patient demographics, multilingual access, and community-based FQHC model.
• St. John's Community Health: Federally qualified health center operating multiple clinics across Los Angeles County focused on uninsured and underserved patients. Offers primary care, dental, mental health, and specialty services on a sliding fee scale—overlapping almost entirely with SCMC's model and target population.

Others

• LA Care Health Plan: Largest publicly operated health plan in Los Angeles County and a Core-tier partner of SCMC. Indirectly comparable as the dominant Medi-Cal managed care plan through which many of SCMC's patients access care; included as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor.
• Candid: Nonprofit information service that awarded SCMC its 2026 Platinum Transparency Seal. Thematically adjacent ecosystem participant supporting nonprofit accountability rather than a healthcare services competitor.

Emerging players

• Asian Health Services: Federally qualified health center in Oakland, California serving primarily low-income Asian and Pacific Islander populations with multilingual primary care and behavioral health. Comparable FQHC operating model focused on linguistic minorities, though regionally distinct from LA County.

Broad incumbents

• Borrego Health: Large multi-state FQHC operating community health centers across Southern California, including the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. Broader incumbent in the same FQHC category serving similar populations, though with a wider geographic footprint and historical scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?si=gal7XhCpFsK7VnIO&v=fMs1iAK4qTc&feature=youtu.be
• Facebookfacebook.com/scmc2019
• Instagraminstagram.com/scmc_medicalcenter
• Xx.com/SCMCenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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