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.

The full California list is.

Other options near Russian River Health Center #1
ResourceTypeDistance
Russian River Resiliency Center.Same network · Guerneville<0.1 mi
Russian River Health Center #2Same network · Guerneville0.1 mi
West County Health Centers, Inc.Same network · Guerneville0.1 mi
School Clinic - GuernevilleSame network · Guerneville0.7 mi
Forestville Wellness CenterSame network · Forestville6.2 mi
School Clinic - El MolinoSame network · Forestville6.2 mi
Windsor Dental ClinicCommunity Care Access · Windsor11.1 mi
Alliance Medical Center - WindsorCommunity Care Access · Windsor11.1 mi
AMC Patient Resource Center and Administration OfficesCommunity Care Access · Windsor11.1 mi
Windsor Wellness CenterCommunity Care Access · Windsor11.1 mi
Mobile Optometry VanCommunity Care Access · Healdsburg11.4 mi
Comprehensive Wellness CenterCommunity Care Access · Healdsburg11.4 mi
ALLIANCE MEDICAL CENTERCommunity Care Access · Healdsburg11.4 mi
Parkway CampusCommunity Care Access · Santa Rosa14.3 mi
Admin Campus - Ste 200Community Care Access · Santa Rosa14.4 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.