federally qualified health center site
Fire House Clinic — Hayward, California
About Fire House Clinic
Fire House Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Hayward, Alameda County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 67.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Alameda County.
TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED runs 19 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 Fire House Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Fire House Clinic 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 TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED; 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 Fire House Clinic
Fire House Clinic 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
Fire House Clinic 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
Fire House Clinic is at 28300 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA, 94544-5425, Alameda County.
Hayward measures 3,499 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 67.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 510-471-5907 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 Fire House Clinic
The nearest TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED site is Silva Pediatric Clinic in Hayward, 0.2 miles away.
Tennyson High School in Hayward is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HAYWARD WELLNESS, listed under Community Care Access, 2.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Alameda County carries 167 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silva Pediatric Clinic | Same network · Hayward | 0.2 mi |
| Tennyson High School | Same network · Hayward | 0.7 mi |
| Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Chabot College | Same network · Hayward | 2.2 mi |
| Hayward High School | Same network · Fairview | 2.7 mi |
| Mobile Medical Services Van | Same network · Union City | 2.9 mi |
| TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Union City | 2.9 mi |
| HAYWARD WELLNESS | Community Care Access · Hayward | 2.5 mi |
| LifeLong East Bay Community Recovery Project Hayward | Community Care Access · Hayward | 2.5 mi |
| La Clinica Dental Union City | Community Care Access · Union City | 3.6 mi |
| FUENTE WELLNESS CENTER | Community Care Access · San Leandro | 5.2 mi |
| ACHCH Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Zone 5 Alameda-San Leandro Street Health Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · San Leandro | 5.4 mi |
| OHI - Hillside Elementary | Community Care Access · San Leandro | 5.6 mi |
| LifeLong Eden Health Center | Community Care Access · San Leandro | 6.2 mi |
| Mowry III Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Fremont | 6.9 mi |
| Mowry I Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Fremont | 6.9 mi |
| NEWARK WELLNESS | Community Care Access · Newark | 7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Fire House Clinic
Does Fire House Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Fire House Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 510-471-5907 to confirm.
What kind of site is Fire House Clinic?
HRSA records Fire House Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Fire House Clinic?
HRSA reports 67.5 operating hours a week at Fire House Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 510-471-5907 for open days.
Where is Fire House Clinic?
Fire House Clinic is at 28300 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA, 94544-5425, Alameda County. The area measures 3,499 people per square mile. Alameda County holds 167 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Fire House Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Fire House Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-471-5907 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED locations near Fire House Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INCORPORATED sites to Fire House Clinic 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.