federally qualified health center site
BILL WILSON CENTER — Santa Clara, California
About BILL WILSON CENTER
BILL WILSON CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1998; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Santa Clara County.
GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC runs 15 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 BILL WILSON CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at BILL WILSON 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 for GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC; 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 BILL WILSON CENTER
BILL WILSON 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
BILL WILSON 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
BILL WILSON CENTER is at 3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-4333, Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara measures 6,840 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gardnerhealthservices.org.
Call 408-243-0222 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 BILL WILSON CENTER
The nearest GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC site is CITY TEAM MINISTRIES in San Jose, 2.6 miles away.
ST. JAMES HEALTH CENTER in San Jose is the next one out, 2.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is O'Connor Medical Clinic Forest #103, listed under Community Care Access, 1.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Santa Clara County carries 97 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CITY TEAM MINISTRIES | Same network · San Jose | 2.6 mi |
| ST. JAMES HEALTH CENTER | Same network · San Jose | 2.8 mi |
| John XXIII Health Center | Same network · San Jose | 3.3 mi |
| Gardner Downtown Health Center | Same network · San Jose | 3.7 mi |
| GARDNER HEALTH CENTER | Same network · San Jose | 4 mi |
| Gardner Specialty Service Center | Same network · San Jose | 4 mi |
| O'Connor Medical Clinic Forest #103 | Community Care Access · San Jose | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Family Medicine Center | Community Care Access · San Jose | 1.9 mi |
| Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Forest Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · San Jose | 1.9 mi |
| Youth Health Center | Community Care Access · San Jose | 1.9 mi |
| Youth Health Center SPARK | Community Care Access · San Jose | 2.1 mi |
| Medical Clinic at Reentry Resource Center San Jose | Community Care Access · San Jose | 2.1 mi |
| Valley Health Center Lenzen | Community Care Access · San Jose | 2.1 mi |
| VHC Moorpark - Lab | Community Care Access · San Jose | 2.6 mi |
| VHC Moorpark -Internal Medicine | Community Care Access · San Jose | 2.6 mi |
| VHC Moorpark Urgent Care | Community Care Access · San Jose | 2.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about BILL WILSON CENTER
Does BILL WILSON CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for BILL WILSON CENTER, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 408-243-0222 to confirm.
What kind of site is BILL WILSON CENTER?
HRSA records BILL WILSON CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1998. GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at BILL WILSON CENTER?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at BILL WILSON CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 408-243-0222 for open days.
Where is BILL WILSON CENTER?
BILL WILSON CENTER is at 3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-4333, Santa Clara County. The area measures 6,840 people per square mile. Santa Clara County holds 97 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at BILL WILSON CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what BILL WILSON CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 408-243-0222 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC locations near BILL WILSON CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GARDNER FAMILY HEALTH NETWORK, INC sites to BILL WILSON 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.