federally qualified health center site

GVHC - RIVERBANK — Riverbank, California

About GVHC - RIVERBANK

GVHC - RIVERBANK is a federally qualified health center site in Riverbank, Stanislaus County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Stanislaus County.

GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS runs 52 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 GVHC - RIVERBANK

Part B pays for the visit at GVHC - RIVERBANK 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 551133 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.

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 GVHC - RIVERBANK

GVHC - RIVERBANK 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

GVHC - RIVERBANK 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

GVHC - RIVERBANK is at 4150 Patterson Rd, Riverbank, CA, 95367-3126, Stanislaus County.

Riverbank measures 5,960 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 gvhc.org.

Call 209-383-1848 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 GVHC - RIVERBANK

The nearest GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS site is Central Valley PACE in Modesto, 5.1 miles away.

GVHC - McHenry Suite 300 in Modesto is the next one out, 6.1 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Administrative Site, listed under Community Care Access, 5.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Stanislaus County carries 42 listings.

The full California list is.

Other options near GVHC - RIVERBANK
ResourceTypeDistance
Central Valley PACESame network · Modesto5.1 mi
GVHC - McHenry Suite 300Same network · Modesto6.1 mi
GVHC - McHenry Suite 330Same network · Modesto6.1 mi
GVHC - McHenry Suite 535Same network · Modesto6.1 mi
GVHC - McHenry Suite 550Same network · Modesto6.1 mi
GVHC - McHenry Suite 560Same network · Modesto6.1 mi
Administrative SiteCommunity Care Access · Modesto5.6 mi
McHenry Medical OfficeCommunity Care Access · Modesto5.9 mi
Family and Pediatric Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Modesto6.8 mi
Modesto Orangeburg Ave CenterCommunity Care Access · Stanislaus8 mi
GVHC - Wellness on Wheels 073Community Care Access · Stanislaus8 mi
Modesto Florida Ave CenterCommunity Care Access · Stanislaus8 mi
Community Health Centers of America Administrative SiteCommunity Care Access · Salida9.4 mi
Waterford Bentley St CenterCommunity Care Access · Waterford10.9 mi
Hughson 3rd St CenterCommunity Care Access · Keyes11.8 mi

Common questions

Questions about GVHC - RIVERBANK

Does GVHC - RIVERBANK accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551133 for GVHC - RIVERBANK, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 209-383-1848 to confirm.

What kind of site is GVHC - RIVERBANK?

HRSA records GVHC - RIVERBANK as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2009. GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS operates it alongside 52 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at GVHC - RIVERBANK?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at GVHC - RIVERBANK. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 209-383-1848 for open days.

Where is GVHC - RIVERBANK?

GVHC - RIVERBANK is at 4150 Patterson Rd, Riverbank, CA, 95367-3126, Stanislaus County. The area measures 5,960 people per square mile. Stanislaus County holds 42 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at GVHC - RIVERBANK?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GVHC - RIVERBANK charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 209-383-1848 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS locations near GVHC - RIVERBANK?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS sites to GVHC - RIVERBANK 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.