Ithaca Health Center of Ithaca, NY

We are now offering a wide range of services virtually using video. Please use the online appointment scheduler to book a visit or call 1-800-230-PLAN.

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

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.

In-person Telehealth

Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)

Pregnancy Testing & Services

STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines

Women's Health Care

Hours

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Mon

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tues

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wed

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thurs

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fri

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sat

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Open every other Saturday

Sun

Closed

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

More About This Health Center

To protect our patients and staff during the COVID crisis, we are offering a wide range of services virtually using video, including medication abortion. Virtual visits are now available until 8 p.m. Call 1-800-230-PLAN or book an appointment online.

If you are experiencing a fever OR cough OR shortness of breath OR sore throat, please do not come to our health centers. Patients being seen for in-person visits must wear a face covering. We do not offer COVID testing in any of our health centers at this time. For information on testing, call 1-888-364-3065.

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 607-273-1513 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment Call 607-273-1513

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.

Get Coverage

Our fees are based on your household income. Please bring either a pay stub or unemployment documentation if you have it. We’ll never turn you away from the care you need because of your inability to pay.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

1199 SEIU Health Benefit
Aetna
Affinity
BSNENY – Healthnow
CDPHP
Cigna
Emblem
Empire BC/Healthplus
Excellus
Fidelis
Healthfirst
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Metroplus
Molina
MVP
NYSHP
Oscar
UMR/POMCO
United
Wellcare
YourCare

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 607-273-1513.

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 plans are available for many services. Our helpful staff can answer questions you may have about coverage.

Payment is expected at time of service. We accept:

Cash
Check
Major Credit/Debit Cards
Money Orders

If you plan to pay for your visit with a credit card that’s not your own, you must bring a letter from the cardholder with you.

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.

Please bring the following documents if you have them:

photo ID
proof of residence
Pay stub for most recent 4 weeks

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.

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. During business hours. Please call ahead.

Only infants and toddlers in a car seat or stroller are allowed in the exam room. Please make arrangements for childcare for any other children.

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

You can come to us for services that don’t require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing, and testing and treatments for urinary tract infections.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.

Donations help support our mission and continue the important work we do.

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.