federally qualified health center site
BACHC West Palmdale Health Center — Leona Valley, California
About BACHC West Palmdale Health Center
BACHC West Palmdale Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Leona Valley, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at BACHC West Palmdale Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at BACHC West Palmdale 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 no Medicare billing number here, so 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 West Palmdale Health Center
BACHC West Palmdale 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
BACHC West Palmdale 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
BACHC West Palmdale Health Center is at 38660 Medical Center Dr, Suite A 200, Palmdale, CA, 93551-4385, Los Angeles County.
Leona Valley measures 212 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
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 West Palmdale Health Center
The closest unrelated listing is BACHC Kensington Shelter, listed under Community Care Access, 8.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 64 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BACHC Kensington Shelter | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 8.9 mi |
| BACHC AV College Site | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 8.9 mi |
| Tarzana Treatment Centers-Palmdale | Community Care Access · Palmdale | 10.2 mi |
| Tarzana Treatment Centers- Antelope Valley Family Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.3 mi |
| BACHC Campus | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.4 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Mobile Health Clinic II | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.5 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.5 mi |
| Wesley Health and Wellness | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.5 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers- Mobile Health Clinic I | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.5 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers - Health and Wellness Center 2 | Community Care Access · Lancaster | 10.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about BACHC West Palmdale Health Center
Does BACHC West Palmdale Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for BACHC West Palmdale Health Center, 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 West Palmdale Health Center?
HRSA records BACHC West Palmdale Health Center as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is BACHC West Palmdale Health Center?
BACHC West Palmdale Health Center is at 38660 Medical Center Dr, Suite A 200, Palmdale, CA, 93551-4385, Los Angeles County. The area measures 212 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 64 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at BACHC West Palmdale Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what BACHC West Palmdale Health Center 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.
What else is near BACHC West Palmdale Health Center?
BACHC AV College Site is 8.9 miles away and Tarzana Treatment Centers-Palmdale 10.2 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.