federally qualified health center site
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH — Richmond, California
About NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH is a federally qualified health center site in Richmond, Contra Costa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1999; it reports 24 operating hours a week, below the 44-hour median for health center sites in Contra Costa County.
County of Contra Costa runs 33 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 NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH
Part B pays for the visit at NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH 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 County of Contra Costa; 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 NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH 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
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH 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
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH is at 1501 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond, CA, 94801-1516, Contra Costa County.
Richmond measures 3,652 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at cchealth.org.
Call 510-374-7330 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 NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH
The nearest County of Contra Costa site is West County Health Center in San Pablo, 1.6 miles away.
Community Practice Clinic Richmond in San Pablo is the next one out, 2.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Contra Costa County Dental Van, listed under Community Care Access, 1.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Contra Costa County carries 53 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West County Health Center | Same network · San Pablo | 1.6 mi |
| Community Practice Clinic Richmond | Same network · San Pablo | 2.6 mi |
| Kennedy High School Health Clinic | Same network · Richmond | 2.9 mi |
| El Cerrito High School-Based Health Center | Same network · El Cerrito | 5.1 mi |
| Mobile Unit #6878 | Same network · Martinez | 13.1 mi |
| Mobile Unit #6879 | Same network · Martinez | 13.1 mi |
| Contra Costa County Dental Van | Community Care Access · San Pablo | 1.6 mi |
| LifeLong Brookside San Pablo Immediate/Urgent Care | Community Care Access · San Pablo | 1.6 mi |
| LifeLong Brookside San Pablo Dental Care | Community Care Access · San Pablo | 1.6 mi |
| Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinic Richmond | Community Care Access · Richmond | 1.9 mi |
| LifeLong West County Health Center - Pinole | Community Care Access · Pinole | 4.8 mi |
| WEST BERKELEY FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · Berkeley | 7.2 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - San Rafael Campus | Community Care Access · San Rafael | 7.2 mi |
| Rosa Parks Collaborative | Community Care Access · Berkeley | 7.3 mi |
| BERKELEY PRIMARY CARE | Community Care Access · Berkeley | 8.3 mi |
| LifeLong Berkeley Food and Housing, Russell Street Residence - Supportive Housing Program | Community Care Access · Berkeley | 8.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH
Does NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 510-374-7330 to confirm.
What kind of site is NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH?
HRSA records NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1999. County of Contra Costa operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 510-374-7330 for open days.
Where is NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH?
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH is at 1501 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond, CA, 94801-1516, Contra Costa County. The area measures 3,652 people per square mile. Contra Costa County holds 53 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-374-7330 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other County of Contra Costa locations near NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest County of Contra Costa sites to NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH 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.