federally qualified health center site
Ritter Center — San Rafael, California
About Ritter Center
Ritter Center is a federally qualified health center site in San Rafael, Marin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Marin County.
RITTER CENTER runs 3 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 Ritter Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ritter 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 1417370032 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1417370032.
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 Ritter Center
Ritter 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
Ritter 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
Ritter Center is at 16 Ritter St, San Rafael, CA, 94901-3323, Marin County.
San Rafael measures 3,556 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 rittercenter.org.
Call 415-457-8182 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 Ritter Center
The nearest RITTER CENTER site is Mobile Medical Van in San Rafael, at the same registered coordinates.
Ritter Center Complex in San Rafael is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Center Point Outpatient Services, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Marin County carries 34 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Van | Same network · San Rafael | <0.1 mi |
| Ritter Center Complex | Same network · San Rafael | 0.2 mi |
| Ritter Center Admin Office | Same network · San Rafael | 1.7 mi |
| Center Point Outpatient Services | Community Care Access · San Rafael | 0.6 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - San Rafael Campus | Community Care Access · San Rafael | 1.6 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - Larkspur | Community Care Access · Larkspur | 2 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - Greenbrae | Community Care Access · Greenbrae | 2 mi |
| MCHWC Women's Health Clinic | Community Care Access · San Rafael | 2.8 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - Administration 10 Commercial | Community Care Access · Novato | 6.7 mi |
| Marin City Health and Wellness Dental Van | Community Care Access · Sausalito | 6.8 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - Novato | Community Care Access · Novato | 8.8 mi |
| Marin Community Clinic - Novato South | Community Care Access · Novato | 8.8 mi |
| Contra Costa County Dental Van | Community Care Access · San Pablo | 10.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ritter Center
Does Ritter Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 1417370032 for Ritter Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 415-457-8182 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ritter Center?
HRSA records Ritter Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. RITTER CENTER operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ritter Center?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at Ritter Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 415-457-8182 for open days.
Where is Ritter Center?
Ritter Center is at 16 Ritter St, San Rafael, CA, 94901-3323, Marin County. The area measures 3,556 people per square mile. Marin County holds 34 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ritter Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ritter Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 415-457-8182 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RITTER CENTER locations near Ritter Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RITTER CENTER sites to Ritter 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.