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.

The full California list is.

Other options near CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC
ResourceTypeDistance
CSVS - CIRCLE CLINICSame network · Salinas1.7 mi
CSVS - MOBILE1Same network · Salinas1.7 mi
CSVS - SANBORN CLINICSame network · Salinas1.9 mi
CSVS - NORTHMAIN CLINICSame network · Salinas2.1 mi
Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas - AdministrationSame network · Salinas2.8 mi
CSVS - BLANCO OPTOMETRYSame network · Salinas3.4 mi
County of Monterey - Laurel Internal Medicine ClinicCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.3 mi
County of Monterey - Laurel Pediatric ClinicCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.5 mi
BienestarCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.5 mi
County of Monterey - Laurel VistaCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.6 mi
County of Monterey - NIDOCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.6 mi
County of Monterey - Laurel Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.6 mi
Clinic Services AdministrationCommunity Care Access · Salinas0.7 mi
County of Monterey Mobile Clinic 1Community Care Access · Salinas0.7 mi
Alisal Integrated Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Salinas1.8 mi
Alisal Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Salinas2.1 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.