federally qualified health center site
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth — Buena Park, California
About KCS Health Center - Commonwealth
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth is a federally qualified health center site in Buena Park, Orange County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Orange County.
KCS, 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 KCS Health Center - Commonwealth
Part B pays for the visit at KCS Health Center - Commonwealth 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 A01065 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1831600634.
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 KCS Health Center - Commonwealth
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth 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
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth 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
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth is at 8352 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621, Orange County.
Buena Park measures 7,905 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at kcsinc.org.
Call 714-503-6550 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 KCS Health Center - Commonwealth
The nearest KCS, INC. site is KCS Health Center Mobile in Buena Park, 1.4 miles away.
KCS Health Center - Orangethorpe in Buena Park is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is AltaMed Dental Group at Centralia Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 2.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Orange County carries 174 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KCS Health Center Mobile | Same network · Buena Park | 1.4 mi |
| KCS Health Center - Orangethorpe | Same network · Buena Park | 1.4 mi |
| KCS Buena Park Homeless Shelter Clinic | Same network · Buena Park | 1.9 mi |
| KCS Health Center - Anaheim | Same network · Anaheim | 4.6 mi |
| KCS Health Center - MacArthur | Same network · Irvine | 16.3 mi |
| KCS Health Center - Booth | Same network · Irvine | 17.2 mi |
| AltaMed Dental Group at Centralia Elementary School | Community Care Access · Anaheim | 2.7 mi |
| Family Health Matters Medical Mobile Unit. | Community Care Access · Anaheim | 3 mi |
| Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Lincoln 1 | Community Care Access · Anaheim | 3.5 mi |
| AltaMed Dental Group at Gilbert Elementary | Community Care Access · Garden Grove | 5.2 mi |
| VCC: The Gary Center | Community Care Access · La Habra | 5.2 mi |
| Wesley Health Centers - Norwalk Annex | Community Care Access · Norwalk | 5.4 mi |
| VCC: Mobile Wellness Clinic - La Habra1 | Community Care Access · Brea | 5.5 mi |
| Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Garden Grove | Community Care Access · Garden Grove | 6.3 mi |
| Topaz School Clinic | Community Care Access · Fullerton | 6.8 mi |
| St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers - Finamore Place | Community Care Access · Anaheim | 7.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KCS Health Center - Commonwealth
Does KCS Health Center - Commonwealth accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number A01065 for KCS Health Center - Commonwealth, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 714-503-6550 to confirm.
What kind of site is KCS Health Center - Commonwealth?
HRSA records KCS Health Center - Commonwealth as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. KCS, INC. operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KCS Health Center - Commonwealth?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KCS Health Center - Commonwealth. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 714-503-6550 for open days.
Where is KCS Health Center - Commonwealth?
KCS Health Center - Commonwealth is at 8352 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621, Orange County. The area measures 7,905 people per square mile. Orange County holds 174 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KCS Health Center - Commonwealth?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KCS Health Center - Commonwealth charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 714-503-6550 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KCS, INC. locations near KCS Health Center - Commonwealth?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KCS, INC. sites to KCS Health Center - Commonwealth 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.