FQHC Look-Alike site
Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater — Atwater, California
About Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater
Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Atwater, Merced County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Merced County.
CASTLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. runs 3 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 Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater
Part B pays for the visit at Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater 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 A01196 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater
Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater 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
Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater 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
Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater is at 1775 3rd St, Atwater, CA, 95301-3608, Merced County.
Atwater measures 4,786 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 209-381-2080 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 Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater
The nearest CASTLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. site is Castle family Health center @Bloss in Atwater, 0.1 miles away.
Castle Family Health Center at Winton in Winton is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is GVHC - Atwater Administrative Offices, listed under Community Care Access, 1.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Merced County carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle family Health center @Bloss | Same network · Atwater | 0.1 mi |
| Castle Family Health Center at Winton | Same network · Winton | 1.7 mi |
| Castle family Health center @ Castle | Same network · Atwater | 1.9 mi |
| GVHC - Atwater Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Atwater | 1.9 mi |
| GVHC - Merced Ranchero | Community Care Access · Merced | 4.2 mi |
| Community Health Centers of America Livingston | Community Care Access · Livingston | 6.8 mi |
| Livingston Wolves Center | Community Care Access · Livingston | 7 mi |
| Livingston Campus Center | Community Care Access · Livingston | 7 mi |
| CHCA Merced | Community Care Access · Merced | 7.1 mi |
| GVHC - Senior Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Merced | 7.4 mi |
| GVHC - Merced Suites | Community Care Access · Merced | 7.4 mi |
| GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | Community Care Access · Merced | 7.4 mi |
| GVHC - MERCED WOMEN'S CLINIC | Community Care Access · Merced | 7.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater
Does Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number A01196 for Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 209-381-2080 to confirm.
What kind of site is Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater?
HRSA records Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. CASTLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 209-381-2080 for open days.
Where is Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater?
Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater is at 1775 3rd St, Atwater, CA, 95301-3608, Merced County. The area measures 4,786 people per square mile. Merced County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 209-381-2080 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CASTLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. locations near Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CASTLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. sites to Castle Family Health Centers at Atwater 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.