federally qualified health center site
FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center — Downey, California
About FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center
FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Downey, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Los Angeles County.
FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC runs 6 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 FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical 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 921008 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1790051423.
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 FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center
FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical 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
FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical 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
FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center is at 12113 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA, 90241-5605, Los Angeles County.
Downey measures 9,127 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at fhccgla.com.
Call 562-928-9600 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 FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC site is Bell Gardens Family Medical Center in Bell Gardens, 3.8 miles away.
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. in Bell Gardens is the next one out, 3.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Wesley Health Centers (Bellflower), listed under Community Care Access, 1.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 792 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens Family Medical Center | Same network · Bell Gardens | 3.8 mi |
| Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. | Same network · Bell Gardens | 3.8 mi |
| FHCCGLA School Based Health Center | Same network · Bell Gardens | 4.1 mi |
| Commerce Family Medical Center | Same network · Commerce | 5.4 mi |
| FHCCGLA Fedde School Based Health Center | Same network · Hawaiian Gardens | 6.5 mi |
| Hawaiian Gardens Health Center | Same network · Hawaiian Gardens | 7.4 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers (Bellflower) | Community Care Access · Bellflower | 1.8 mi |
| Yehowa Medical Services - Mobile Unit # 2 | Community Care Access · South Gate | 3 mi |
| AltaMed Medical Group: Paramount | Community Care Access · Paramount | 3 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers - Norwalk Annex | Community Care Access · Norwalk | 3 mi |
| Bellflower Health Center Suite 102 | Community Care Access · Bellflower | 3.5 mi |
| Bellflower Health Center Suite 307, 309, 311 | Community Care Access · Bellflower | 3.5 mi |
| The Children's Clinic Family Health Center Bellflower | Community Care Access · Bellflower | 3.9 mi |
| SJCH at Dominguez High School | Community Care Access · Paramount | 4.2 mi |
| AltaMed Medical Group - Bell Gardens | Community Care Access · Bell Gardens | 4.3 mi |
| CNHF - Santa Fe Springs Admin | Community Care Access · Santa Fe Springs | 4.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center
Does FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 921008 for FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 562-928-9600 to confirm.
What kind of site is FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center?
HRSA records FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 562-928-9600 for open days.
Where is FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center?
FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center is at 12113 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA, 90241-5605, Los Angeles County. The area measures 9,127 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 792 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 562-928-9600 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC locations near FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC sites to FHCCGLA Downey Family Medical 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.