federally qualified health center site
BACHC East Kern Clinic — Boron, California
About BACHC East Kern Clinic
BACHC East Kern Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Boron, Kern County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kern County.
BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 8 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 BACHC East Kern Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at BACHC East Kern Clinic 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 BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; 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 BACHC East Kern Clinic
BACHC East Kern Clinic 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
BACHC East Kern Clinic 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
BACHC East Kern Clinic is at 12560 Boron Ave, Boron, CA, 93516-1647, Kern County.
Boron measures 1 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 661-874-4050 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 BACHC East Kern Clinic
The nearest BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is BACHC PARKING GARAGE in Lancaster, 34.8 miles away.
BACHC Pharmacy in Lancaster is the next one out, 35.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Adelanto Community Health Center - County of San Bernardino, listed under Community Care Access, 32.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kern County carries 64 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BACHC PARKING GARAGE | Same network · Lancaster | 34.8 mi |
| BACHC Pharmacy | Same network · Lancaster | 35.5 mi |
| Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (MAIN BUILDING) | Same network · Lancaster | 35.5 mi |
| SUD-MH Medical Mobile Unit | Same network · Lancaster | 35.5 mi |
| WEDOCCAV Mobile Van | Same network · Lancaster | 35.5 mi |
| BARTZ-ALTADONNA CHC INTEGRATED CARE BUILDING (ICB) | Same network · Lancaster | 35.6 mi |
| Adelanto Community Health Center - County of San Bernardino | Community Care Access · Adelanto | 32.4 mi |
| Tri-State Community Healthcare Center | Community Care Access · Adelanto | 32.4 mi |
| Tri-State Community Healthcare Centers | Community Care Access · Adelanto | 32.6 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Mobile Health Clinic II | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 35.2 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 35.2 mi |
| Wesley Health and Wellness | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 35.2 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Mobile Health Clinic I | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 35.2 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers - Health and Wellness Center 2 | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 35.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about BACHC East Kern Clinic
Does BACHC East Kern Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for BACHC East Kern Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 661-874-4050 to confirm.
What kind of site is BACHC East Kern Clinic?
HRSA records BACHC East Kern Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at BACHC East Kern Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at BACHC East Kern Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 661-874-4050 for open days.
Where is BACHC East Kern Clinic?
BACHC East Kern Clinic is at 12560 Boron Ave, Boron, CA, 93516-1647, Kern County. The area measures 1 people per square mile. Kern County holds 64 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at BACHC East Kern Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what BACHC East Kern Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 661-874-4050 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near BACHC East Kern Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to BACHC East Kern Clinic 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.