federally qualified health center site
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON — El Cajon, California
About NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON is a federally qualified health center site in El Cajon, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Diego County.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE runs 71 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 NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON
Part B pays for the visit at NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON 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 551079 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 NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON 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
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON 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
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON is at 855 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020-3819, San Diego County.
El Cajon measures 7,167 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nhcare.org.
Call 619-440-2751 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 NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON
The nearest NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE site is Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mollison in El Cajon, 0.1 miles away.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ LAKESIDE DENTAL in Lakeside is the next one out, 4.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is El Cajon Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mollison | Same network · El Cajon | 0.1 mi |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ LAKESIDE DENTAL | Same network · Lakeside | 4.6 mi |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ LAKESIDE MEDICAL | Same network · Lakeside | 4.6 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Gold Family Health Center | Same network · Poway | 12.2 mi |
| L.R. Green Elementary School | Same network · Escondido | 20.7 mi |
| Bernardo Elementary School | Same network · Escondido | 21.2 mi |
| El Cajon Family Health Center | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.4 mi |
| La Maestra El Cajon Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.6 mi |
| La Maestra Rea Avenue Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.6 mi |
| La Maestra El Cajon Pharmacy | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.6 mi |
| DAP Health - Centro Medico El Cajon | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.7 mi |
| La Maestra El Cajon Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.7 mi |
| El Cajon Family Counseling Center | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.9 mi |
| La Maestra 1246 E Main Clinic | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.9 mi |
| La Maestra Family Clinic Inc. E Main Street | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 0.9 mi |
| San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego PACE | Community Care Access · El Cajon | 1.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON
Does NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551079 for NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 619-440-2751 to confirm.
What kind of site is NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON?
HRSA records NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE operates it alongside 71 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 619-440-2751 for open days.
Where is NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON?
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON is at 855 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020-3819, San Diego County. The area measures 7,167 people per square mile. San Diego County holds 285 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 619-440-2751 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE locations near NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE sites to NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON 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.