federally qualified health center site
CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC — Salinas, California
About CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC
CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Salinas, Monterey County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2007; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Monterey County.
CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS 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 CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at CSVS - ALVIN 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 CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS; 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 CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC
CSVS - ALVIN 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
CSVS - ALVIN 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
CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC is at 620 E Alvin Dr STE G, Salinas, CA, 93906-3054, Monterey County.
Salinas measures 6,659 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at csvs.org.
Call 831-444-9722 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 CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC
The nearest CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS site is CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC in Salinas, 1.7 miles away.
CSVS - MOBILE1 in Salinas is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is County of Monterey - Laurel Internal Medicine Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Monterey County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC | Same network · Salinas | 1.7 mi |
| CSVS - MOBILE1 | Same network · Salinas | 1.7 mi |
| CSVS - SANBORN CLINIC | Same network · Salinas | 1.9 mi |
| CSVS - NORTHMAIN CLINIC | Same network · Salinas | 2.1 mi |
| Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas - Administration | Same network · Salinas | 2.8 mi |
| CSVS - BLANCO OPTOMETRY | Same network · Salinas | 3.4 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Internal Medicine Clinic | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.3 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Pediatric Clinic | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.5 mi |
| Bienestar | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.5 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Vista | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.6 mi |
| County of Monterey - NIDO | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.6 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Family Practice | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.6 mi |
| Clinic Services Administration | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.7 mi |
| County of Monterey Mobile Clinic 1 | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.7 mi |
| Alisal Integrated Health Center | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.8 mi |
| Alisal Health Center | Community Care Access · Salinas | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC
Does CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 831-444-9722 to confirm.
What kind of site is CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC?
HRSA records CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2007. CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 831-444-9722 for open days.
Where is CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC?
CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC is at 620 E Alvin Dr STE G, Salinas, CA, 93906-3054, Monterey County. The area measures 6,659 people per square mile. Monterey County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 831-444-9722 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS locations near CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS sites to CSVS - ALVIN 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.