federally qualified health center site
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA — Cambria, California
About COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA is a federally qualified health center site in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Luis Obispo County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST INC runs 38 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA
Part B pays for the visit at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA 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
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA 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
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA is at 1276 Tamsen St, Cambria, CA, 93428-3325, San Luis Obispo County.
Cambria measures 946 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 805-927-5292 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST INC site is COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS TEMPLETON in Templeton, 20.6 miles away.
CHC - TEMPLETON WOMEN'S HEALTH in Templeton is the next one out, 20.8 miles away.
San Luis Obispo County carries 15 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS TEMPLETON | Same network · Templeton | 20.6 mi |
| CHC - TEMPLETON WOMEN'S HEALTH | Same network · Templeton | 20.8 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS LOS ROBLES | Same network · Paso Robles | 23.3 mi |
| Community Health Centers Atascadero | Same network · Atascadero | 24.5 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS - SAN MIGUEL | Same network · San Miguel | 25.7 mi |
| Community Health Centers Casa | Same network · San Luis Obispo | 30.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA
Does COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 805-927-5292 to confirm.
What kind of site is COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA?
HRSA records COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST INC operates it alongside 38 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 805-927-5292 for open days.
Where is COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA?
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA is at 1276 Tamsen St, Cambria, CA, 93428-3325, San Luis Obispo County. The area measures 946 people per square mile. San Luis Obispo County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 805-927-5292 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST INC locations near COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST INC sites to COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CAMBRIA 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.