federally qualified health center site
Aria Community Health Center — Coalinga, California
About Aria Community Health Center
Aria Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Coalinga, Fresno County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Fresno County.
Aria Community Health Center runs 35 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 Aria Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Aria Community Health Center 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 Medicare billing number 921832 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1669019139.
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 Aria Community Health Center
Aria Community Health Center 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
Aria Community Health Center 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
Aria Community Health Center is at 191 E Polk St, Coalinga, CA, 93210-2311, Fresno County.
Coalinga measures 2,484 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ariachc.org.
Call 559-935-2100 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 Aria Community Health Center
The nearest Aria Community Health Center site is Aria Community Health Center - AMC in Avenal, 15.5 miles away.
Aria Community Health Center in Avenal is the next one out, 16 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Huron Dental Center, listed under Community Care Access, 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Fresno County carries 108 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aria Community Health Center - AMC | Same network · Avenal | 15.5 mi |
| Aria Community Health Center | Same network · Avenal | 16 mi |
| Aria Community Health Center Kettleman City | Same network · Kettleman City | 24 mi |
| Aria Community Health Center Stratford | Same network · Stratford | 30.2 mi |
| Huron Dental Center | Community Care Access · Huron | 15 mi |
| United Health Centers Huron | Community Care Access · Huron | 15.3 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS - SAN MIGUEL | Community Care Access · San Miguel | 32.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Aria Community Health Center
Does Aria Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 921832 for Aria Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 559-935-2100 to confirm.
What kind of site is Aria Community Health Center?
HRSA records Aria Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. Aria Community Health Center operates it alongside 35 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Aria Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Aria Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 559-935-2100 for open days.
Where is Aria Community Health Center?
Aria Community Health Center is at 191 E Polk St, Coalinga, CA, 93210-2311, Fresno County. The area measures 2,484 people per square mile. Fresno County holds 108 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Aria Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Aria Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 559-935-2100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Aria Community Health Center locations near Aria Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Aria Community Health Center sites to Aria Community Health Center 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.