federally qualified health center site
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 — Bakersfield, California
About KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 is a federally qualified health center site in Bakersfield, Kern County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000
Part B pays for the visit at KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 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, so confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1679379135.
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 KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 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
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 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
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 is at 1111 Columbus St, Suite 2000, Bakersfield, CA, 93305-1938, Kern County.
Bakersfield measures 2,530 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at kernmedical.com.
Call 661-326-2800 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 KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000
The closest unrelated listing is KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - MT. VERNON, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kern County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - MT. VERNON | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | <0.1 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 3000 | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | <0.1 mi |
| KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - M STREET | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | <0.1 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 1000 | Community Care Access · Bakersfield | <0.1 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - STOCKDALE 100 | Community Care Access · Kern | <0.1 mi |
| KMOH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - OFFICE PARK | Community Care Access · Kern | <0.1 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - STOCKDALE 400 | Community Care Access · Kern | <0.1 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - 34th STREET | Community Care Access · Kern | <0.1 mi |
| KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - STOCKDALE 500 | Community Care Access · Kern | <0.1 mi |
| Omni Family Health | Community Care Access · Kern | <0.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000
Does KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 carries NPI 1679379135, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 661-326-2800 to confirm.
What kind of site is KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000?
HRSA records KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000?
KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 is at 1111 Columbus St, Suite 2000, Bakersfield, CA, 93305-1938, Kern County. The area measures 2,530 people per square mile. Kern County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KERN MEDICAL OUTPATIENT HEALTH (KMOH) - COLUMBUS 2000 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 661-326-2800 if the required documents aren't clear.
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.