STD Testing in Luis Llorens Torres, PR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Juana Díaz Municipio has reported gonorrhea cases at a rate about 88% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or routine screening in Luis Llorens Torres, Puerto Rico, consider if you prefer same-day walk-in appointments or scheduling around your own time. Read on for your options.
5 testing options are listed for Luis Llorens Torres, PR. The nearest, Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center, is about 5.3 miles away. Compare 5 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
How to read these listings
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
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Community health center 5.3 miles
Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center
2.8(19)?Where these reviews come from
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 19 reviews
Med Centro HIIP Villalba Satellite Center, serving Villalba under federal FQHC designation, charges fees scaled to your income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, making routine sexual health testing financially reachable at any income level.
Sliding-scale
Address
Villalba Arriba Sector,149 State Road, Km 57.7, PR 00766
Centro Ararat in Ponce pairs appointment-based STI care (rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) with same-visit bacterial treatment and sliding-scale fees, and every service is provided at no cost.
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DoxyPEP and PrEP Available Without a Bill
The sliding scale at Centro Ararat bottoms out at zero: DoxyPEP, PrEP, mpox vaccine, HIV treatment, and hepatitis B treatment are each covered in full. No service generates a balance, regardless of insurance status.
Spanish Primary, Interpretation Covers the Rest
Spanish is the working language of Centro Ararat, and interpretation services extend that reach to non-English speakers who need another tongue. The practical result: medication adherence counseling and HIV care conversations happen in full, not abbreviated by a language gap.
HIV Care That Doesn't Stop at the Positive Result
Many testing sites hand off HIV-positive patients to a separate care system entirely. Centro Ararat's Ryan White funding keeps that path internal, from the initial rapid test through ongoing HIV/AIDS medical treatment and medication adherence support, the relationship doesn't reset.
Tests & treatsRyan White HIV careSliding-scalePrEPDoxyPEP
Address
8169 Calle Corcordia, Condominio San Vicente Suite 412 Ponce, PR 00717
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Care services
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
Mpox Vaccine
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Free HIV Test
Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Community health center 7.2 miles
Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic
3.7(8)?Where these reviews come from
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Med Centro Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce draws its sliding-scale STI screening from federal FQHC standing, meaning fees adjust to income for anyone who walks in. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is available without an appointment, with costs scaled to what patients actually earn.
Med Centro Healthcare System in Ponce tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, with no appointment required, and every service, from testing to treatment, is provided at no fee.
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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost
All services at Med Centro carry no charge, which means a patient can move from initial testing through STI treatment, or into ongoing HIV care, without cost ever determining the next step.
Spanish Is the Working Language of Care
Spanish is the language of every clinical conversation at Med Centro, so nuance in a patient's history, symptoms, and questions reaches the provider exactly as intended. Nothing flattened in translation.
Ryan White Funding Covers HIV Care End to End
Med Centro's Ryan White funding means the clinic holds capacity for HIV-positive patients who need a consistent medical home, from a first conventional HIV test through long-term antiretroviral management, regardless of insurance status or income.
Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Community health center 10.2 miles
Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, Inc. - Santa Isabel Satellite Clinic
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews
Centro de Servicios Primarios de Salud de Patillas, Inc. - Santa Isabel Satellite Clinic in Santa Isabel welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees to income, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach in a single visit.
More ways to get tested in Luis Llorens Torres, PR
Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.
The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Luis Llorens Torres, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.
Also in the area
Other CLIA-certified labs near Luis Llorens Torres, PR
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Juana Díaz Municipio, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Luis Llorens Torres. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.
Local clinicians
Clinicians near Luis Llorens Torres, PR who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 384 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Luis Llorens Torres. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.
CC
Carlos Comas Rivera, MD
General practice · 11 Calle Santiago Veve, Juana Diaz
These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Luis Llorens Torres, PR
No pharmacy near Luis Llorens Torres, PR publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.
Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Luis Llorens Torres, PR.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Luis Llorens Torres, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.
STD stats & rates
STDs & HIV in Juana Díaz Municipio: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Juana Díaz Municipio, the municipio that includes Luis Llorens Torres, compare with Puerto Rico and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
#48
#48 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Juana Díaz Municipio vs Puerto Rico vs U.S.
Juana Díaz MunicipioPuerto RicoU.S.▲▼ = Juana Díaz Municipio vs the state average
Infection
Juana Díaz Municipio
Puerto Rico
United States
Chlamydia
12256 cases▼ 25%
162.1
492.2
Gonorrhea
21.810 cases▼ 41%
37
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.74 cases▼ 36%
13.6
15.8
Syphilis (early)
15.27 cases▼ 22%
19.6
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.74 cases▼ 44%
15.6
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in Juana Díaz Municipio over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Juana Díaz Municipio, chlamydia has risen from 47.3 to 122 per 100,000 (158%), gonorrhea has risen from 2.1 to 21.8 per 100,000 (938%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.3 to 8.7 per 100,000 (102%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Luis Llorens Torres, PR
Medically Underserved Area
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Juana Díaz Municipio.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Juana Díaz Municipio (2023)
People living with HIV
433 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
20
Juana Díaz Municipio HIV care continuum (2022)
Juana Díaz Municipio recorded 17.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 13.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Juana Díaz Municipio residents living with HIV, 62.2% are in care · 55.2% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Juana Díaz Municipio tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines → (opens in a new tab)
You likely live in Luis Llorens Torres, a small community nestled in the heart of Juana Díaz Municipio, where the drive out of town often feels like a temporary escape from the daily grind. For many residents, the morning commute is a balancing act between work and family responsibilities, and scheduling a testing visit can be a daunting task, especially when the nearest clinic is a drive from the highway out of town. For those who rent, the pressure to find affordable housing is always present, with the typical rent of $475 per month adding to the financial strain. As you navigate the complexities of adult life, it's easy to put off a testing visit until another day, but the reality is that the under-35 crowd, particularly those in their late teens and twenties, are the ones forming relationships and taking risks that can lead to STIs.
Low-friction screening matters in Luis Llorens Torres because it allows young adults to take control of their health and make informed decisions about their relationships. 1%, the economic uncertainty can make it even harder to prioritize health. In Luis Llorens Torres, the lack of convenient testing options means that residents often have to weigh the costs of transportation against the importance of getting tested. With the county's rural spread and limited public transportation, driving to the nearest clinic can be a significant barrier, especially for those who rely on their cars for daily errands.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Luis Llorens Torres, PR
Walkability3.75 / 20 · Least walkable
At 3.75/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Luis Llorens Torres generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
Luis Llorens Torres sits in Juana Díaz Municipio, ZIP 795. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Iglesia San Ramón Nonato
Monte Figueroa
Parque Luis Antonio "Wito" Morales Crespo
Cerro Augustinillo
Letras de Ponce
Cerro Los Negrones
Neighborhoods & communities
La Atómica
Jacaguas
Callabo
Sector Rincón
Lomas
Juana Díaz
Palmarejo
Parcelas
Major routes
PR-52 (Autopista Luis A. Ferré)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Luis Llorens Torres, PR
Just outside Luis Llorens Torres? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Luis Llorens Torres, PR: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Juana Díaz Municipio: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Puerto Rico law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and when
CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Luis Llorens Torres-area provider.
Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Luis Llorens Torres often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$26.87
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Confidentiality & consent in Puerto Rico
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Puerto Rico law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).
Can a minor consent on their own?
In Puerto Rico, public health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment; ask the clinic directly about consent requirements for minors.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Puerto Rico: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.
Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.
