federally qualified health center site
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER — Susanville, California
About NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Susanville, Lassen County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2005; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lassen County.
NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER 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 051008 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 NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER 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
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER 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
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER is at 1850 Spring Ridge Dr, Susanville, CA, 96130-6100, Lassen County.
Susanville measures 1,867 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at northeasternhealth.org.
Call 530-251-5000 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 NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER
The nearest NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS site is WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE in Westwood, 22 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BIG VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 54.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lassen County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE | Same network · Westwood | 22 mi |
| BIG VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Bieber | 54.7 mi |
| MVHC Billing Office | Community Care Access · Mcarthur | 54.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER
Does NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 051008 for NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 530-251-5000 to confirm.
What kind of site is NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2005. NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 530-251-5000 for open days.
Where is NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER?
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER is at 1850 Spring Ridge Dr, Susanville, CA, 96130-6100, Lassen County. The area measures 1,867 people per square mile. Lassen County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 530-251-5000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS locations near NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS sites to NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER 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.