federally qualified health center site
Ravenswood Family Dentistry — East Palo Alto, California
About Ravenswood Family Dentistry
Ravenswood Family Dentistry is a federally qualified health center site in East Palo Alto, San Mateo County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Mateo County.
SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 16 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 Ravenswood Family Dentistry
Part B pays for the visit at Ravenswood Family Dentistry 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 SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1184957771.
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 Ravenswood Family Dentistry
Ravenswood Family Dentistry 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
Ravenswood Family Dentistry 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
Ravenswood Family Dentistry is at 1805 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA, 94303-1312, San Mateo County.
East Palo Alto measures 11,844 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ravenswoodfhc.org.
Call 510-409-6339 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 Ravenswood Family Dentistry
The nearest SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Ravenswood Family Dentistry in East Palo Alto, at the same registered coordinates.
Ravenswood Family Health Center in East Palo Alto is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Valley Health Center - North County, listed under Community Care Access, 4.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Mateo County carries 44 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Family Dentistry | Same network · East Palo Alto | <0.1 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | Same network · East Palo Alto | <0.1 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center at 1803 Bay Road | Same network · East Palo Alto | <0.1 mi |
| 1842 Bay Road | Same network · East Palo Alto | 0.1 mi |
| Valley Health Center - North County | Community Care Access · Palo Alto | 4.1 mi |
| Santa Clara Valley Dentalcare - Mountain View El Camino Real | Community Care Access · Mountain View | 5.2 mi |
| sequoia teen wellness center | Community Care Access · Redwood City | 5.5 mi |
| SOUTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH | Community Care Access · Redwood City | 5.6 mi |
| NEWARK WELLNESS | Community Care Access · Newark | 7.3 mi |
| ALVISO HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Alviso | 9.3 mi |
| Medical Mobile Unit Teen Van #2 | Community Care Access · Sunnyvale | 9.6 mi |
| WIC PROGRAM | Community Care Access · Union City | 9.7 mi |
| WIC Program | Community Care Access · Fremont | 9.8 mi |
| HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION | Community Care Access · San Mateo | 10 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ravenswood Family Dentistry
Does Ravenswood Family Dentistry accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Ravenswood Family Dentistry carries NPI 1184957771, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 510-409-6339 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ravenswood Family Dentistry?
HRSA records Ravenswood Family Dentistry as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 16 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ravenswood Family Dentistry?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Ravenswood Family Dentistry. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 510-409-6339 for open days.
Where is Ravenswood Family Dentistry?
Ravenswood Family Dentistry is at 1805 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA, 94303-1312, San Mateo County. The area measures 11,844 people per square mile. San Mateo County holds 44 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ravenswood Family Dentistry?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ravenswood Family Dentistry charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-409-6339 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near Ravenswood Family Dentistry?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Ravenswood Family Dentistry 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.