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Your insurance directory shows an NP next to a provider name instead of MD. Here is what that credential covers, where state law draws the line, and how to confirm they take your plan.
Federally qualified health centers are required by law to offer dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, not just primary care. A sliding-fee scale adjusts your cost to your income, so a tight budget doesn't keep you out.