El Centro del Barrio, Inc.
El Centro del Barrio, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include San Antonio, New Braunfels, Converse, Schertz, and Von Ormy. In 2025 it served 110,790 patients, down 3.2% from 114,477 in 2024. 21.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 32.2% across Texas health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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110,790Patients served, 2025
21.6%of patients uninsured
43.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$871Total accrued cost per patient
$265Cost per visit
El Centro del Barrio, Inc. compared with Texas and the nation, 2025
| Measure | El Centro del Barrio, Inc. | Texas health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 55.2% | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 4.7% | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 93.3% | 92.7% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 21.6% | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 43.6% | 31.8% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 3.1% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.3% | 27.9% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $871 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $265 | $441 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 55.4% | 59.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 24.1% | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 33.6% | 47.3% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 61.6% | 66.8% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 31.0% | 28.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 95.0% | 77.6% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 72.8% | 64.7% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 32.9% | 29.7% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 93.0% | 88.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 83.8% | 81.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 104,066 |
| Dental | 14,921 |
| Mental health | 1,856 |
| Total clinic visits | 364,760 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110,790 | $871 | 21.6% | 43.6% |
| 2024 | 114,477 | $919 | 26.1% | 43.4% |
| 2023 | 124,503 | $842 | 26.0% | 49.0% |
| 2022 | 121,647 | $802 | 28.8% | 48.5% |
| 2021 | 112,950 | $754 | 35.9% | 43.0% |
| 2020 | 111,047 | – | 34.0% | 41.8% |
| 2019 | 96,589 | – | 36.4% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 77,702 | – | 42.1% | 31.5% |
| 2017 | 75,563 | – | 42.6% | 31.8% |
| 2016 | 73,842 | – | 46.2% | 31.3% |
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