federally qualified health center site
CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC — Salinas, California
About CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC
CSVS - CIRCLE 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 1987; it reports 44 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 - CIRCLE CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at CSVS - CIRCLE 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 Medicare billing number 51955 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 CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC
CSVS - CIRCLE 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 - CIRCLE 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 - CIRCLE CLINIC is at 950 Circle Dr, Salinas, CA, 93905-2150, Monterey County.
Salinas measures 6,659 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at csvs.org.
Call 831-757-6237 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 - CIRCLE CLINIC
The nearest CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS site is CSVS - MOBILE1 in Salinas, at the same registered coordinates.
CSVS - SANBORN CLINIC in Salinas is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Alisal Integrated Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Monterey County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CSVS - MOBILE1 | Same network · Salinas | <0.1 mi |
| CSVS - SANBORN CLINIC | Same network · Salinas | 0.2 mi |
| Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas - Administration | Same network · Salinas | 1.1 mi |
| CSVS - ALVIN CLINIC | Same network · Salinas | 1.7 mi |
| CSVS - BLANCO OPTOMETRY | Same network · Salinas | 1.8 mi |
| Alisal Integrated Health Center | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.1 mi |
| Alisal Health Center | Community Care Access · Salinas | 0.6 mi |
| County of Monterey Mobile Clinic 1 | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Vista | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.1 mi |
| County of Monterey - NIDO | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.1 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Family Practice | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.1 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Pediatric Clinic | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.2 mi |
| Bienestar | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.2 mi |
| County of Monterey - Laurel Internal Medicine Clinic | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.3 mi |
| Clinic Services Administration | Community Care Access · Salinas | 1.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC
Does CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 51955 for CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 831-757-6237 to confirm.
What kind of site is CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC?
HRSA records CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1987. 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 - CIRCLE CLINIC?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 831-757-6237 for open days.
Where is CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC?
CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC is at 950 Circle Dr, Salinas, CA, 93905-2150, 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 - CIRCLE CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 831-757-6237 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS locations near CSVS - CIRCLE CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CLINICA DE SALUD DEL VALLE DE SALINAS sites to CSVS - CIRCLE 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.