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For medical care requiring an in-person visit – primary care exams, HIV testing and treatment, behavioral health, lab work, pharmacy services, dental care – Pasadena patients can access a community health center on the city’s north side. For routine follow-ups and chronic condition check-ins between clinic visits, an at-home option avoids the trip. Doctor2me physicians visit patients at the patient’s address for primary care, with referrals to community health centers and specialists when in-person services are needed. The in-home medical services overview covers what the home-based option includes.
Andrew Escajeda Clinic – officially Wesley Health Centers – Andrew Escajeda Clinic – is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) at 1845 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite G-151, in Pasadena, California, Los Angeles County.
The clinic operates under JWCH Institute. According to JWCH’s published policy footer on every page of its website, “No one is turned away due to lack of ability to pay for services or due to being uninsured. We also offer a sliding fee schedule for persons at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.” The organization is recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, with providers deemed Public Health Service employees under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) (source: JWCH Institute).
According to the NPI registry profile for Wesley Health Centers at Andrew Escajeda, the clinic’s National Provider Identifier is 1144685819, certified December 23, 2015. The authorized official on the NPI record is Alvaro P. Ballesteros, Chief Executive Officer of JWCH Institute.
Clinic Snapshot
Sources: JWCH Institute Locations page, NPI registry.
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 1845 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite G-151, Pasadena, CA 91103 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Phone | (866) 733-5924 or (562) 867-7999 |
| Official Name | Wesley Health Centers – Andrew Escajeda Clinic |
| Operator | JWCH Institute / Wesley Health Centers |
| Facility Type | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) |
| HRSA Designation | Yes |
| NPI | 1144685819 (certified December 23, 2015) |
| CEO of JWCH Institute | Alvaro P. Ballesteros |
| Originally Founded | 1991 (as Andrew Escajeda Comprehensive Care Services) |
| Under Wesley Health Centers Since | December 1, 2015 |
What Type of Facility Is the Andrew Escajeda Clinic?
The Andrew Escajeda Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under JWCH Institute / Wesley Health Centers. According to JWCH Institute’s published materials, the organization operates as an HRSA-recognized Health Center Program grantee. FQHCs accept patients regardless of ability to pay, with sliding fee scales tied to income for uninsured patients.
The clinic is one of dozens of locations operated by JWCH Institute across Los Angeles County. The Pasadena location is positioned in the JWCH Locations page under the Primary Medical Care category.
How Did the Clinic Get Its Name?
The clinic is named after Andrew Escajeda, a City of Pasadena employee dedicated to the HIV/AIDS cause. According to the City of Pasadena’s published history (via the LA County Network of Care locator), the City of Pasadena Public Health Department, in partnership with community agencies, recognized the growing need for HIV services in the San Gabriel Valley in 1991. Through that partnership, the Pasadena Public Health Department began providing HIV/AIDS medical outpatient services at the Andrew Escajeda Clinic.
The clinic was originally formally known as Andrew Escajeda Comprehensive Care Services (AECCS) (source: City of Pasadena via LA County locator).
How Has the Clinic Evolved Over Time?
According to JWCH Institute’s announcement page “Wesley Health Centers Now in Pasadena” (published January 15, 2016):
- 1991 – The City of Pasadena Public Health Department launched the Andrew Escajeda Comprehensive Care Services as an HIV/AIDS medical outpatient services clinic for the San Gabriel Valley (source: City of Pasadena).
- December 1, 2015 – AECCS, along with the previous Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic, came under the management of Wesley Health Centers / JWCH Institute (source: JWCH Institute).
- December 23, 2015 – The clinic’s NPI under JWCH Institute (1144685819) was certified, formalizing the transition (source: NPI registry).
- Present – The clinic operates as Wesley Health Centers – Andrew Escajeda Clinic, an FQHC providing primary care, HIV/STD services, behavioral health, dental care (via the Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic), and related services (source: JWCH Locations page).
According to JWCH’s announcement of the transition: “Wesley Health Centers is now providing Quality HIV Medical Care in the city of Pasadena, CA.”
What Services Are Available?
According to the JWCH Institute Locations page (Pasadena section), the Andrew Escajeda Clinic offers the following services:
Primary and Specialty Care
- Primary Care Services
- Mental Health / Behavioral Health Services
- HIV/STD Testing, Care & Treatment
- PrEP & PEP Services
- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
- Hepatitis C Treatment
Support Services
- Dental Care / Oral Health Services (delivered at the adjacent Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic)
- Chiropractic Services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Nutritional Counseling
- Medical Care Coordination
- Case Management
On-Site Operations
- Laboratory Services
- Pharmacy
- HIV Transportation
- Food Pantry Services
- Medical Insurance Eligibility Assistance
- Specialty Referrals
The Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic operates at the same address (1845 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 1103, Pasadena, CA 91103, phone (626) 744-6350 Ext: 5200 or 5201). According to JWCH, it provides dental and oral health care, including HIV Oral Health and referrals to dental specialty care (source: JWCH Locations page).
What Are the Clinic's Operating Hours?
According to the JWCH Locations page (Pasadena section):
Andrew Escajeda Clinic
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2nd & 4th Friday only)
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2nd & 4th Saturday only)
- Sunday: Closed
- Closed for lunch: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
NOLP – Food Pantry
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Closed for lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Who Provides Care at the Clinic?
According to the NPI registry profile (verified records from December 23, 2015, when JWCH took over the operation) and vitadox.com practice profile, the multi-specialty group at Wesley Health Centers at Andrew Escajeda includes:
- Jonathan Galvez, DDS – General practice dentist (Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic)
- Vivian Yeh, MD – Infectious disease specialist
- Lauren Wolchok, MD – Family medicine and primary care
- Parveen Kaur, MD – Internal medicine, primary care, and infectious disease
- Matthew J. Sexter, MD – Family medicine and primary care
This roster reflects the December 2015 NPI registry snapshot and may have changed since.
How Does Insurance and Payment Work?
According to JWCH Institute’s published policy, at the footer of every page of its website: “No one is turned away due to lack of ability to pay for services or due to being uninsured. We also offer a sliding fee schedule for persons at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.”
This means the clinic accepts patients across the insurance spectrum and uses a sliding fee scale tied to income for uninsured patients.
When Is Home-Based Care the Right Choice?
Routine medical needs do not always require a clinic visit. Follow-up checkups, chronic condition management, medication reviews, and acute issues like infections can often be handled in a home visit – particularly valuable for older patients with mobility limitations and patients managing multiple chronic conditions.
Doctor2me physicians visit patients directly at the patient’s address for these needs, with referrals to community health centers like Andrew Escajeda when in-person services or labs are needed. Patients can choose a specific physician from the Doctor2me physician network when continuity with a known doctor matters.
What About Skilled Home Health for Older Patients?
Skilled home health is a clinically licensed category of in-home services – registered nurse visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, IV therapy – delivered at the patient’s home with physician orders. It is typically covered by Medicare or Medi-Cal when ordered for a qualifying condition.
XL Care Home Health Agency is one home health agency listed in the Doctor2me network of providers. For Andrew Escajeda Clinic patients transitioning out of a hospital stay or managing chronic conditions requiring regular nursing visits at home, skilled home health from an agency like XL Care may be appropriate as ordered by the patient’s physician.
What About Specialty Foot Care for Patients with Diabetes?
According to Dr. Arkady Kaplansky, DPM’s, the practice is Los Angeles-based with over 30 years of experience and telehealth availability. The published specialties include diabetic foot care, wound care, and minimally invasive treatments.
For Andrew Escajeda Clinic patients managing diabetes who would benefit from specialty podiatry consultation between primary care visits, virtual consultations through a practice like Dr. Kaplansky’s offer ongoing foot care.
Where Is the Andrew Escajeda Clinic Located?
The clinic is at 1845 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite G-151, in Pasadena. The building also houses the Michael Antonovich Dental Clinic (Suite 1103). The Pasadena City Health Department also operates at the same address.
