federally qualified health center site
Russian River Health Center #1 — Guerneville, California
About Russian River Health Center #1
Russian River Health Center #1 is a federally qualified health center site in Guerneville, Sonoma County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sonoma County.
WEST COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS, INC runs 12 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 Russian River Health Center #1
Part B pays for the visit at Russian River Health Center #1 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 551839 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 Russian River Health Center #1
Russian River Health Center #1 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
Russian River Health Center #1 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
Russian River Health Center #1 is at 16387 First St, Guerneville, CA, 95446-8817, Sonoma County.
Guerneville measures 1,741 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
Call 707-869-2849 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 Russian River Health Center #1
The nearest WEST COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is Russian River Resiliency Center. in Guerneville, at the same registered coordinates.
Russian River Health Center #2 in Guerneville is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Windsor Dental Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 11.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Sonoma County carries 54 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russian River Resiliency Center. | Same network · Guerneville | <0.1 mi |
| Russian River Health Center #2 | Same network · Guerneville | 0.1 mi |
| West County Health Centers, Inc. | Same network · Guerneville | 0.1 mi |
| School Clinic - Guerneville | Same network · Guerneville | 0.7 mi |
| Forestville Wellness Center | Same network · Forestville | 6.2 mi |
| School Clinic - El Molino | Same network · Forestville | 6.2 mi |
| Windsor Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Windsor | 11.1 mi |
| Alliance Medical Center - Windsor | Community Care Access · Windsor | 11.1 mi |
| AMC Patient Resource Center and Administration Offices | Community Care Access · Windsor | 11.1 mi |
| Windsor Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Windsor | 11.1 mi |
| Mobile Optometry Van | Community Care Access · Healdsburg | 11.4 mi |
| Comprehensive Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Healdsburg | 11.4 mi |
| ALLIANCE MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Healdsburg | 11.4 mi |
| Parkway Campus | Community Care Access · Santa Rosa | 14.3 mi |
| Admin Campus - Ste 200 | Community Care Access · Santa Rosa | 14.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Russian River Health Center #1
Does Russian River Health Center #1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551839 for Russian River Health Center #1, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 707-869-2849 to confirm.
What kind of site is Russian River Health Center #1?
HRSA records Russian River Health Center #1 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. WEST COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS, INC operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Russian River Health Center #1?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Russian River Health Center #1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 707-869-2849 for open days.
Where is Russian River Health Center #1?
Russian River Health Center #1 is at 16387 First St, Guerneville, CA, 95446-8817, Sonoma County. The area measures 1,741 people per square mile. Sonoma County holds 54 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Russian River Health Center #1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Russian River Health Center #1 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 707-869-2849 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WEST COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS, INC locations near Russian River Health Center #1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WEST COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to Russian River Health Center #1 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.