federally qualified health center site
HIGHLAND WELLNESS — Oakland, California
About HIGHLAND WELLNESS
HIGHLAND WELLNESS is a federally qualified health center site in Oakland, Alameda County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It operates in a hospital setting; it has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 62 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Alameda County.
ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF runs 27 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 HIGHLAND WELLNESS
Part B pays for the visit at HIGHLAND WELLNESS 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 ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF; 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 HIGHLAND WELLNESS
HIGHLAND WELLNESS 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
HIGHLAND WELLNESS 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
HIGHLAND WELLNESS is at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA, 94602-1018, Alameda County.
Oakland measures 7,514 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 62 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at alamedahealthsystem.org.
Call 510-437-5039 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 HIGHLAND WELLNESS
The nearest ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF site is Alameda Health System Highland Care Pavilion Specialty Care in Oakland, at the same registered coordinates.
AHS HIGHLAND E1-E2 CLINIC in Oakland is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Wildcat Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Alameda County carries 167 listings.
Common questions
Questions about HIGHLAND WELLNESS
Does HIGHLAND WELLNESS accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for HIGHLAND WELLNESS, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 510-437-5039 to confirm.
What kind of site is HIGHLAND WELLNESS?
HRSA records HIGHLAND WELLNESS as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a hospital setting, in federal scope since 2017. ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF operates it alongside 27 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HIGHLAND WELLNESS?
HRSA reports 62 operating hours a week at HIGHLAND WELLNESS. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 510-437-5039 for open days.
Where is HIGHLAND WELLNESS?
HIGHLAND WELLNESS is at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA, 94602-1018, Alameda County. The area measures 7,514 people per square mile. Alameda County holds 167 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HIGHLAND WELLNESS?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HIGHLAND WELLNESS charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-437-5039 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF locations near HIGHLAND WELLNESS?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ALAMEDA, COUNTY OF sites to HIGHLAND WELLNESS 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.