federally qualified health center site
East County Wellness Center — La Mesa, California
About East County Wellness Center
East County Wellness Center is a federally qualified health center site in La Mesa, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Diego County.
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC runs 74 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 County Wellness Center
Part B pays for the visit at East County Wellness 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 Medicare billing number 1780397570 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1780397570.
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 County Wellness Center
East County Wellness 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 County Wellness 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 County Wellness Center is at 8530 La Mesa Blvd STE 306, La Mesa, CA, 91942-0967, San Diego County.
La Mesa measures 6,602 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 619-515-2300 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 County Wellness Center
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC site is La Mesa Family Health Center in La Mesa, at the same registered coordinates.
Grossmont Family Counseling Center in La Mesa is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Family Health Center | Same network · La Mesa | <0.1 mi |
| Grossmont Family Counseling Center | Same network · La Mesa | 1 mi |
| La Mesa Family Dental Clinic | Same network · La Mesa | 1.2 mi |
| East County Wellness Center II | Same network · La Mesa | 1.3 mi |
| Spring Valley Family Counseling Center | Same network · Spring Valley | 1.5 mi |
| La Mesa Family Counseling Center | Same network · San Diego | 1.6 mi |
| La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic | Community Care Access · Lemon Grove | 2 mi |
| San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego PACE | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 2.4 mi |
| DAP Health - Centro Medico El Cajon | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 3.5 mi |
| La Maestra Rea Avenue Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 3.6 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mollison | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 4.2 mi |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 4.2 mi |
| Opsam Health Mid-City Health Center | Community Care Access · San Diego | 4.3 mi |
| La Maestra El Cajon Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 4.4 mi |
| La Maestra El Cajon Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 4.4 mi |
| La Maestra El Cajon Pharmacy | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 4.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East County Wellness Center
Does East County Wellness Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 1780397570 for East County Wellness Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 619-515-2300 to confirm.
What kind of site is East County Wellness Center?
HRSA records East County Wellness Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC operates it alongside 74 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East County Wellness Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at East County Wellness Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 619-515-2300 for open days.
Where is East County Wellness Center?
East County Wellness Center is at 8530 La Mesa Blvd STE 306, La Mesa, CA, 91942-0967, San Diego County. The area measures 6,602 people per square mile. San Diego County holds 285 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East County Wellness Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East County Wellness Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 619-515-2300 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC locations near East County Wellness Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC sites to East County Wellness 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.