federally qualified health center site
Ravenswood Family Health Center — East Palo Alto, California
About Ravenswood Family Health Center
Ravenswood Family Health Center 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 2017.
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 Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ravenswood Family 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 no Medicare billing number here for SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.; 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 Ravenswood Family Health Center
Ravenswood Family 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
Ravenswood Family 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
Ravenswood Family Health Center is at 1796 Bay Rd BLDG 2, East Palo Alto, CA, 94303-1611, San Mateo County.
East Palo Alto measures 11,844 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
Call 650-330-7400 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 Health Center
The nearest SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Ravenswood Family Health Center in East Palo Alto, at the same registered coordinates.
1842 Bay Road in East Palo Alto is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Valley Health Center - North County, listed under Community Care Access, 4.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Mateo County carries 44 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Family Health Center | Same network · East Palo Alto | <0.1 mi |
| 1842 Bay Road | Same network · East Palo Alto | 0.1 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Dentistry | Same network · East Palo Alto | 0.1 mi |
| Ravenswood Family Health Center at 1803 Bay Road | Same network · East Palo Alto | 0.1 mi |
| Valley Health Center - North County | Community Care Access · Palo Alto | 4.2 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 | 5.5 mi |
| NEWARK WELLNESS | Community Care Access · Newark | 7.4 mi |
| ALVISO HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Alviso | 9.4 mi |
| Medical Mobile Unit Teen Van #2 | Community Care Access · Sunnyvale | 9.6 mi |
| WIC PROGRAM | Community Care Access · Union City | 9.8 mi |
| HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION | Community Care Access · San Mateo | 9.9 mi |
| WIC Program | Community Care Access · Fremont | 9.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ravenswood Family Health Center
Does Ravenswood Family Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ravenswood Family Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 650-330-7400 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ravenswood Family Health Center?
HRSA records Ravenswood Family Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 16 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Ravenswood Family Health Center?
Ravenswood Family Health Center is at 1796 Bay Rd BLDG 2, East Palo Alto, CA, 94303-1611, 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 Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ravenswood Family Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 650-330-7400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near Ravenswood Family Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Ravenswood Family 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 else is near Ravenswood Family Health Center?
Santa Clara Valley Dentalcare - Mountain View El Camino Real is 5.2 miles away and sequoia teen wellness center 5.5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.