federally qualified health center site
East Bakersfield Dental Center — Bakersfield, California
About East Bakersfield Dental Center
East Bakersfield Dental Center is a federally qualified health center site in Bakersfield, Kern County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kern County.
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA 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 East Bakersfield Dental Center
Part B pays for the visit at East Bakersfield Dental Center 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 SIERRA VISTA; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1942508270.
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 East Bakersfield Dental Center
East Bakersfield Dental Center 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
East Bakersfield Dental Center 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
East Bakersfield Dental Center is at 1125 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93307-1201, Kern County.
Bakersfield measures 3,727 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 661-632-2144 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 East Bakersfield Dental Center
The nearest CLINICA SIERRA VISTA site is East Bakersfield Community Health Center in Bakersfield, 0.2 miles away.
Baker Street Village Community Health Center in Bakersfield is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Omni Family Health, listed under Community Care Access, 2.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kern County carries 64 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Bakersfield Community Health Center | Same network · Bakersfield | 0.2 mi |
| Baker Street Village Community Health Center | Same network · Bakersfield | 0.8 mi |
| Central Bakersfield Community Health Center | Same network · Bakersfield | 1.4 mi |
| Kern Mobile Unit | Same network · Bakersfield | 1.4 mi |
| Steve Schilling Mobile Unit | Same network · Bakersfield | 1.4 mi |
| CORPORATE HQ - Clinica Sierra Vista | Same network · Bakersfield | 1.7 mi |
| Omni Family Health | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | 2.2 mi |
| KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - MT. VERNON | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | 2.9 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 3000 | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | 2.9 mi |
| KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - M STREET | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | 2.9 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 1000 | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | 2.9 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | 2.9 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - STOCKDALE 100 | Community Care Access · Kern | 2.9 mi |
| KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - OFFICE PARK | Community Care Access · Kern | 2.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Bakersfield Dental Center
Does East Bakersfield Dental Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
East Bakersfield Dental Center carries NPI 1942508270, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 661-632-2144 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Bakersfield Dental Center?
HRSA records East Bakersfield Dental Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. CLINICA SIERRA VISTA operates it alongside 38 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Bakersfield Dental Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at East Bakersfield Dental Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 661-632-2144 for open days.
Where is East Bakersfield Dental Center?
East Bakersfield Dental Center is at 1125 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93307-1201, Kern County. The area measures 3,727 people per square mile. Kern County holds 64 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Bakersfield Dental Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Bakersfield Dental Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 661-632-2144 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CLINICA SIERRA VISTA locations near East Bakersfield Dental Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CLINICA SIERRA VISTA sites to East Bakersfield Dental Center 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.