federally qualified health center site
Escondido Family Counseling Center — Escondido, California
About Escondido Family Counseling Center
Escondido Family Counseling Center is a federally qualified health center site in Escondido, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; 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 Escondido Family Counseling Center
Part B pays for the visit at Escondido Family Counseling 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 1740923291 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1740923291.
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 Escondido Family Counseling Center
Escondido Family Counseling 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
Escondido Family Counseling 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
Escondido Family Counseling Center is at 157 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92025-2762, San Diego County.
Escondido measures 4,090 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at fhcsd.org.
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 Escondido Family Counseling Center
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC site is Escondido Physical Health and Wellness Center in Escondido, at the same registered coordinates.
Escondido Family Health Center in Escondido is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ Ivy, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido Physical Health and Wellness Center | Same network · Escondido | <0.1 mi |
| Escondido Family Health Center | Same network · Escondido | 0.1 mi |
| FamilyHealth - Center for Older Adults - Oceanside | Same network · Oceanside | 17.2 mi |
| Oceanside Family Counseling Center | Same network · Oceanside | 17.2 mi |
| El Cajon Family Counseling Center | Same network · El Cajon | 23.8 mi |
| El Cajon Family Health Center | Same network · El Cajon | 23.8 mi |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ Ivy | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.2 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Prenatal | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Downtown Escondido Suite 400 | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Behavioral Health 311 | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Central Elementary School | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Behavioral Health 308 | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Downtown Escondido | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.3 mi |
| Hickory Head Start | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.4 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Valley Parkway | Community Care Access · Escondido | 0.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Escondido Family Counseling Center
Does Escondido Family Counseling Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 1740923291 for Escondido Family Counseling 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 Escondido Family Counseling Center?
HRSA records Escondido Family Counseling Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. 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 Escondido Family Counseling Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Escondido Family Counseling Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 619-515-2300 for open days.
Where is Escondido Family Counseling Center?
Escondido Family Counseling Center is at 157 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, 92025-2762, San Diego County. The area measures 4,090 people per square mile. San Diego County holds 285 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Escondido Family Counseling Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Escondido Family Counseling 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 Escondido Family Counseling Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO INC sites to Escondido Family Counseling 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.