Imperial Valley Health Center of El Centro, CA

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Inc.

Care No Matter What

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Language & Interpreters

English; Spanish; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when scheduling your appointment.

Services Offered

Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

Hours & Walk-Ins

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Day	Hours
Mon	8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tues	7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wed	8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thurs	7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fri	7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day

Walk-in Information

We accept walk-ins before noon.

More About This Health Center

This health center is closed every third Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for staff meetings.

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 760-594-9100 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment Call 760-594-9100

Insurance & Payments

Everyone deserves affordable health care. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

I don’t have insurance or Medicaid

If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. If you’re worried about cost, talk to us about how you can get health care that fits your budget.

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Payment Information

You can always come to us for care. We have affordable payment options at most health centers, but at: Prevention Park Family Planning, Center for Choice, Spring, Southwest, Stafford, Northwest, Northville, New Orleans and Baton Rouge payment is due up front. Our fees are based on your household income.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

Aetna PPO
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, POS, or EPO
Children's Physicians
Cigna PPO, POS, or EPO
Empire Physicians
HealthNet PPO, POS, or EPO
Inland Valley IPA
Multicultural Primary Care
Primary Care Associates
Riverside Physicians Network
UCSD
United Healthcare PPO
Vantage Medical Group

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 760-594-9100.

Payment Options

Most health insurance plans now cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and HIV and STD screenings with no copay, and many other services with some copay required. Contact your health insurance company directly to confirm that the services you need are covered and what, if any, out of pocket costs you are required to pay.

Additional Payment information

Payment is expected at time of service.

If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit. Please make sure to contact your insurance, before your appointment day, to check if an authorization is needed. If an authorization is needed, make sure to bring it in with you on the day of your appointment.
If you plan to pay for your visit with a credit card that is not your own, the cardholder must accompany you for the visit and provide the credit card and a photo ID.

If you do not have health insurance, read about health insurance options to find out how to get more affordable coverage and what to consider when choosing a plan.

Additional Information

More Appointment Information

We’re unable to provide childcare at our health center. For safety reasons children need to be accompanied by an adult when they’re in the waiting room. Only infants can accompany you to the exam room. Please bring a friend or family member to be with your children if you don’t have childcare at home.

Children under the age of 1 are not allowed in the waiting area unsupervised.

Specialty Services

Plan Now Pay Later is available at this health center — a convenient low cost, monthly payment plan for many of our health center services.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

Learn more about our services.

About Us

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Pricing and/or insurance information is subject to change at any time. This information is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.

Find Care Near You

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.