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Short answer: Operation Samahan, Inc., which uses the name Opsam Health, is a nonprofit community health center in San Diego County, California. It receives federal Health Center Program funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as health center H80CS26623 and runs clinic sites in National City and several San Diego neighborhoods.[2][1]

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Operation Samahan, Inc. (Opsam Health) describes itself as a federally qualified health care facility serving San Diego County “from South Bay to North County”, and says it welcomes patients regardless of ability to pay.[1] It was founded in 1973 by Filipino health professionals; “samahan” is a Filipino word that the organization translates as “working together”.[4] HRSA lists it as a Health Center Program awardee with 12 active sites in San Diego County,[2] and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lists its clinics as licensed community clinics.[10]

In 2025 Operation Samahan reported serving 15,037 patients to HRSA, about 71% of whom were covered by Medi-Cal (Medicaid).[6] In 2026 HRSA awarded it five Community Health Quality Recognition badges, including the Silver-level Health Center Quality Leader badge.[11]

What is Operation Samahan?

It is a California nonprofit corporation, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), with its administrative office in Chula Vista.[8][2] Its website calls it “a community-focused FQHC providing primary, dental, behavioral, and specialty care across San Diego County”.[1] HRSA’s description of health centers in general is “local clinics” that treat medical, dental, mental health, substance use and other needs, adjust fees to income and family size, and serve everyone, even people who cannot pay.[12]

What services does it offer?

Operation Samahan lists adult primary care, pediatric care, women’s health (including family planning and prenatal and postnatal care), dental care, mental health services, chiropractic care, specialty care (examples given are cardiology, endocrinology and gastroenterology), care management and insurance enrollment assistance.[1] Not every service is offered at every site. See Services.

Where are its clinics?

The website lists clinics in Mira Mesa (two sites), Rancho Peñasquitos, Scripps Ranch, National City (two sites) and City Heights.[5] HRSA’s site list also includes two mobile clinics based at 1428 Highland Avenue, National City, and a specialty and behavioral health site at 2813 Highland Avenue that is not on the website’s locations page.[2][5] Addresses, suite numbers and phone numbers differ in places between sources; see Locations.

Who can be seen, and how is care paid for?

Operation Samahan says it accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, Covered California and most private insurance, and sees uninsured patients.[1] It runs a sliding fee program for patients who qualify by household income and family size,[13] and says it does not ask for proof of immigration status.[9] It states that it is not a free clinic.[9] See Insurance and payment.

Who runs it?

Archie Bella, MD, MBA, is chief executive and medical officer, and Alex Carolino chairs the board of directors.[7][8] For the fiscal year ending June 2025 the organization reported revenue of $29.6 million on its IRS Form 990.[8] See Leadership and finances.

Is it a federally qualified health center?

Operation Samahan has held a federal Health Center Program award (H8026623) since 1 November 2013, with the current period of performance running to 31 January 2027,[3] and its first sites were added to HRSA’s scope on 1 November 2013.[2] Operation Samahan says it became a recognized FQHC in 2013.[4] Its clinics held state clinic licenses long before that: CDPH records show first licenses in 1977 and 1983.[10] See Licensing and federal status.

Frequently asked questions

What is Opsam Health?

Opsam Health is the name used by Operation Samahan, Inc., a nonprofit community health center in San Diego County that receives federal Health Center Program funding (HRSA health center H80CS26623).[1][2]

Is Operation Samahan a free clinic?

No. Operation Samahan says it is not a free clinic but a federally qualified health center that takes patients with or without insurance, and it offers a sliding fee program to patients who qualify.[9][13]

How do I make an appointment at Opsam Health?

Operation Samahan says to call (844) 200-2426 to book, cancel or reschedule an appointment.[9]

How many patients does Operation Samahan serve?

It reported 15,037 patients to HRSA for 2025.[6]

More questions are answered on the FAQ page.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Opsam Health" (home page). Operation Samahan, Inc. (opsam.org). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites" data file, entries for Operation Samahan, Inc. (health center number H80CS26623; data as of 1 October 2026). Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), data.hrsa.gov. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Award H8026623, "Health Center Cluster", Operation Samahan, Inc. (last modified 21 September 2026). USAspending.gov (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "About". Operation Samahan, Inc. (opsam.org). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  5. ^ a b c "Locations". Operation Samahan, Inc. (opsam.org). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  6. ^ a b c "Uniform Data System (UDS) awardee data, reporting year 2025" (file H80-2025.xlsx, refreshed 7 May 2026), Operation Samahan, Inc.. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  7. ^ a b "Meet the Opsam Health Leadership Team". Operation Samahan, Inc. (opsam.org). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Operation Samahan Inc" (EIN 95-3008798), including the Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 2025. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (IRS data). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Frequently Asked Questions for Opsam Health". Operation Samahan, Inc. (opsam.org). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing" (data as of 16 September 2026), entries for Operation Samahan, Inc.. California Department of Public Health, via the CHHS Open Data Portal. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  11. ^ "Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badge data, 2021–2026" (file CHQR_Badge_Data.xlsx), grant H80CS26623. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  12. ^ "What is a Health Center?" (last reviewed November 2025). HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  13. ^ a b "Sliding Fee Program in San Diego, CA". Operation Samahan, Inc. (opsam.org). Retrieved 1 October 2026.