federally qualified health center site
HCHC-El Sereno — Los Angeles, California
About HCHC-El Sereno
HCHC-El Sereno is a federally qualified health center site in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Los Angeles County.
HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER runs 7 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 HCHC-El Sereno
Part B pays for the visit at HCHC-El Sereno 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 HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER; 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 HCHC-El Sereno
HCHC-El Sereno 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
HCHC-El Sereno 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
HCHC-El Sereno is at 3301 N Eastern Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90032-1931, Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles measures 8,482 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 626-286-8700 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 HCHC-El Sereno
The nearest HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER site is HCHC-Garvey School Based in Rosemead, 4.4 miles away.
HCHC - San Gabriel in San Gabriel is the next one out, 5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is AltaMed Behavioral Health at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School, listed under Community Care Access, 3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 792 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HCHC-Garvey School Based | Same network · Rosemead | 4.4 mi |
| HCHC - San Gabriel | Same network · San Gabriel | 5 mi |
| HCHC - Rosemead | Same network · Rosemead | 6 mi |
| HCHC-El Monte | Same network · El Monte | 6.3 mi |
| HCHC-Telstar Admin Office | Same network · El Monte | 6.3 mi |
| HCHC - City of Industry | Same network · City Of Industry | 16.1 mi |
| AltaMed Behavioral Health at Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3 mi |
| White Memorial Community Health Center-Administration | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.2 mi |
| Complete Care Community Health Center- Monterey Park suite 101 | Community Care Access · Monterey Park | 3.3 mi |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles - Jovenes | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.3 mi |
| Garfield Health Center | Community Care Access · Monterey Park | 3.4 mi |
| Tri-State Community Healthcare Center | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.4 mi |
| Gracelight Community Health - Gracelight Mobile 2 | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.6 mi |
| Gracelight Community Health - East 3rd | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.6 mi |
| White Memorial Community Health Center-Mendez High School | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.7 mi |
| Via Care 284 Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Los Angeles | 3.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HCHC-El Sereno
Does HCHC-El Sereno accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for HCHC-El Sereno, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 626-286-8700 to confirm.
What kind of site is HCHC-El Sereno?
HRSA records HCHC-El Sereno as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HCHC-El Sereno?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at HCHC-El Sereno. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 626-286-8700 for open days.
Where is HCHC-El Sereno?
HCHC-El Sereno is at 3301 N Eastern Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90032-1931, Los Angeles County. The area measures 8,482 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 792 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HCHC-El Sereno?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HCHC-El Sereno charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 626-286-8700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER locations near HCHC-El Sereno?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HERALD CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER sites to HCHC-El Sereno 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.