Primary Care at Neighborhood Health
PATIENT CENTERED
Everyone at Neighborhood Health has a deep commitment to the health and wellbeing of our patients regardless of their background or circumstances. Our patients are at the reason that we do this work. We strive to provide care that aligns with our patients' goals and preferences.
COMPREHENSIVE
We provide primary care for the whole family. Our model of care is both comprehensive and integrated and includes not only medical care but also behavioral health, dental care, medication assistance, labs, case management, and referral to community resources – all in one setting.
AFFORDABLE
Health care costs are a burden for too many families. For low-income patients with high copays or deductibles or without insurance, we offer a discounted sliding fee scale. We accept Medicaid. And we help patients our obtain low cost medications and other resources.
ACCESSIBLE
We strive to be accessible to our patients. We have clinics in multiple neighborhoods across Northern Virginia. We offer our patients same day and next day appointments and as evening and weekend options at some locations. Our staff speak multiple languages. Our patients have access to an online patient portal and an after-hours advice line.
QUALITY
We strive to provide our patients with the highest quality primary care. Neighborhood Health has a highly qualified and dedicated team of health care professionals. We have consistently won awards for quality metrics including a National Quality Leader award for performing among the top 5% of health centers nationally.
SAFETY
Patient safety is a top priority at Neighborhood Health. We are accredited by the Joint Commission under its ambulatory care standards. We actively promote a culture of safety across the organization and work towards the highest patient safety standards.
PATIENT PORTAL
Log into our patient portal to check your labs, request appointments, update your information on file, send a message to your health care team, and more!
Insurances & Payment
Insurances Accepted: Neighborhood Health accepts most insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare. For a list of accepted insurances, click here. Please call our office at (703) 535-5568 for more information.
Sliding Fee Discount Scale: For patients who make less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), Neighborhood Health has a Sliding Fee Discount Scale based upon family size and income. The Sliding Fee Discount Scale is for patients without health insurance and those with health insurance who have high copays and deductibles. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Please call our office at (703) 535-5568 for more information.
Make a Payment: To pay your bill online, click here.
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Our Clinicians
Kathryn Ann Blanchette, MSN, WHNP
Prenatal Care, Women's Health
Blandine Augustin, DNP
Family Medicine, Women’s Health
John Brinjak, DO
Family Medicine
Corry Chapman, MD
Family Medicine, Women’s Health
Bethsy Daverman, MD
Family Medicine
Our Clinicians
Neighborhood Health has a dedicated and compassionate team of health care professionals. Please click below to learn more about our team!
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical services does Neighborhood Health offer?
Neighborhood Health offers primary medical care services including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, basic Gynecology as well as onsite laboratory services in most of our clinics. We provide regular physicals, well-child visits, urgent/sick visits, chronic disease management, women’s health, and preventive services such as vaccines and cancer screenings. We provide referrals for services that we do not offer including specialty care. We also offer medical care for patients with HIV. We do not offer obstetric services.
What dental services does Neighborhood Health offer?
We offer dental exams and screenings, X-rays, oral health education, sealants, fillings, extractions, pulpotomies, and stainless steel crowns for children. We do not perform root canals, bridges, implants, or crowns for adults.
What behavioral health services does Neighborhood Health offer?
We offer brief interventions and counseling sessions for both adults and children and medications in some cases. Cases that we are unable to manage are referred to a psychiatrist or the local community services boards. Please note that due to our integrated model of care our behavioral health services are reserved for patients who receive their primary medical care at Neighborhood Health.
Do you provide specialty care?
We do not offer specialty care at Neighborhood Health. If you need to see a specialist, our primary care provider will give you a referral. Our referral coordinators will work with you to facilitate an appointment with a specialist and ensure that your primary care provider gets the records.
Do you offer radiology tests?
We do not offer radiology tests (except for dental x-rays). We will provide you with an order to get radiology tests at a local facility.
What if I need other assistance?
We offer assistance with health insurance enrollment and referrals to social services.
My copays are deductibles are too high. Do you offer any assistance?
For patients who earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG, click here), we provide discounts to reduce these copays and deductibles. Please call our office for more information.
I do not have health insurance. Do you offer any assistance?
For patients who earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG, click here), we provide discounts to reduce these copays and deductibles. Please call our office for more information.
How does your eligibility process work?
Patients without insurance or who need discounts because of high co-pays and deductibles should first make an appointment with an eligibility specialist. Our eligibility specialists will verify household income. Patients need to renew eligibility annually or earlier if there is a change in income.
Do you have residency requirements?
Our focus is meeting the needs of our service area, which includes the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church City. If you live outside our service area, there may be other health centers that are closer to you.
How do I make an appointment?
You can call our main number (703-535-5568) to make an appointment. In addition, existing Neighborhood Health patients can request an appointment using our patient portal, or online appointment request form, which is located in the “For Patients” section.
What if I have an after hours emergency?
In the event of an emergency, please seek care at a local emergency room. For existing Neighborhood Health patients we also have an after hour nurse advice line with a back up provider on call. Please note that this service is only for existing Neighborhood Health patients. It can be reached by calling our main number, 703-535-5568.
Do you have a patient portal?
Yes, we have a patient portal. Patients can check labs and other medical information, communicate with members of their care team, update information, and request appointments. There is also an iPhone application available to our patients.
Do your providers speak other languages?
Yes, many of our providers speak languages other than English. Please click here for more information. In addition, we have a phone interpreter service available for most languages
What insurances does Neighborhood Health accept?
We accept almost all major insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. We accept all Medicaid plans. For a detailed list of insurance plans that we accept, please click here. If your insurance is not listed please call our office for more information.
Where are your clinics located?
We have multiple clinics in the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, and Fairfax County. Please click here for a map and list of our locations. Please note that different clinics may offer different services.