federally qualified health center site
East County Wellness Center II — La Mesa, California
About East County Wellness Center II
East County Wellness Center II 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.
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 II
Part B pays for the visit at East County Wellness Center II 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 FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC; 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 East County Wellness Center II
East County Wellness Center II 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 II 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 II is at 7547 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942-7618, San Diego County.
La Mesa measures 6,602 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
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 II
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC site is La Mesa Family Dental Clinic in La Mesa, at the same registered coordinates.
La Mesa Family Counseling Center in San Diego is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 1.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Family Dental Clinic | Same network · La Mesa | <0.1 mi |
| La Mesa Family Counseling Center | Same network · San Diego | 0.3 mi |
| East County Wellness Center | Same network · La Mesa | 1.3 mi |
| La Mesa Family Health Center | Same network · La Mesa | 1.3 mi |
| Lemon Grove Family Counseling Center | Same network · Lemon Grove | 1.7 mi |
| Lemon Grove Family Health Center | Same network · Lemon Grove | 1.7 mi |
| La Maestra Lemon Grove Clinic | Community Care Access · Lemon Grove | 1.8 mi |
| Opsam Health Mid-City Health Center | Community Care Access · San Diego | 3.1 mi |
| San Ysidro Health Community Heights Family Medicine | Community Care Access · San Diego | 3.5 mi |
| San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego PACE | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 3.6 mi |
| La Maestra Hoover High School Medical and Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · San Diego | 3.8 mi |
| Rosa Parks Elementrary School | Community Care Access · San Diego | 3.9 mi |
| La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc | Community Care Access · San Diego | 4 mi |
| La Maestra Family Clinic Inc. | Community Care Access · San Diego | 4 mi |
| La Maestra Behavioral Health Services | Community Care Access · San Diego | 4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East County Wellness Center II
Does East County Wellness Center II accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East County Wellness Center II, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 619-515-2300 to confirm.
What kind of site is East County Wellness Center II?
HRSA records East County Wellness Center II 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.
Where is East County Wellness Center II?
East County Wellness Center II is at 7547 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942-7618, 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 II?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East County Wellness Center II 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 II?
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 II 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 else is near East County Wellness Center II?
Opsam Health Mid-City Health Center is 3.1 miles away and San Ysidro Health Community Heights Family Medicine 3.5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.