federally qualified health center site
Ampla Health North Chico Medical — Chico, California
About Ampla Health North Chico Medical
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is a federally qualified health center site in Chico, Butte County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Butte County.
AMPLA HEALTH runs 21 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Ampla Health North Chico Medical
Part B pays for the visit at Ampla Health North Chico Medical under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for AMPLA HEALTH; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Ampla Health North Chico Medical
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
California expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 6,933,303 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-434-0222; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is at 100 Independence Cir, Chico, CA, 95973-0258, Butte County.
Chico measures 164 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 530-891-7889 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Ampla Health North Chico Medical
The nearest AMPLA HEALTH site is Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical in Chico, 1.9 miles away.
Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care in Chico is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Peach Tree - Chico Vision Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Butte County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical | Same network · Chico | 1.9 mi |
| Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care | Same network · Chico | 2 mi |
| Ampla Health Hamilton City Medical | Same network · Hamilton City | 7.6 mi |
| Ampla Health Magalia Medical Clinic | Same network · Magalia | 15.3 mi |
| Ampla Health Orland Medical & Dental | Same network · Orland | 17.6 mi |
| Ampla Health Los Molinos Medical | Same network · Los Molinos | 21.3 mi |
| Peach Tree - Chico Vision Center | Community Care Access · Chico | 1.5 mi |
| Chico Annex | Community Care Access · Chico | 3.2 mi |
| Greenville Rancheria Tribal Administration | Community Care Access · Red Bluff | 32.5 mi |
| Greenville Rancheria Administration | Community Care Access · Red Bluff | 32.5 mi |
| Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Program - Red Bluff | Community Care Access · Red Bluff | 32.5 mi |
| Greenville Rancheria Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Red Bluff | 33.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ampla Health North Chico Medical
Does Ampla Health North Chico Medical accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ampla Health North Chico Medical, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 530-891-7889 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ampla Health North Chico Medical?
HRSA records Ampla Health North Chico Medical as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. AMPLA HEALTH operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ampla Health North Chico Medical?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Ampla Health North Chico Medical. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 530-891-7889 for open days.
Where is Ampla Health North Chico Medical?
Ampla Health North Chico Medical is at 100 Independence Cir, Chico, CA, 95973-0258, Butte County. The area measures 164 people per square mile. Butte County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ampla Health North Chico Medical?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ampla Health North Chico Medical charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 530-891-7889 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other AMPLA HEALTH locations near Ampla Health North Chico Medical?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest AMPLA HEALTH sites to Ampla Health North Chico Medical and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in California?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads California formularies free at 1-800-434-0222.