federally qualified health center site
SAC Barstow — Barstow, California
About SAC Barstow
SAC Barstow is a federally qualified health center site in Barstow, San Bernardino County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Bernardino County.
SAC HEALTH SYSTEM runs 24 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 SAC Barstow
Part B pays for the visit at SAC Barstow 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 SAC HEALTH SYSTEM; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1699449496.
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 SAC Barstow
SAC Barstow 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
SAC Barstow 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
SAC Barstow is at 801 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA, 92311-3053, San Bernardino County.
Barstow measures 11 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 909-382-7100 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 SAC Barstow
The nearest SAC HEALTH SYSTEM site is SAC Barstow Suite 101 in Barstow, at the same registered coordinates.
SAC Barstow Suite 102 in Barstow is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Mission City Community Network-Barstow, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Bernardino County carries 83 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SAC Barstow Suite 101 | Same network · Barstow | <0.1 mi |
| SAC Barstow Suite 102 | Same network · Barstow | <0.1 mi |
| SACHS-Norton Clinic | Same network · San Bernardino | 56.2 mi |
| SAC Health System Downtown Clinic | Same network · San Bernardino | 57.3 mi |
| SAC Mobile Unit #2 | Same network · San Bernardino | 57.3 mi |
| SAC Mobile Unit #3 | Same network · San Bernardino | 57.3 mi |
| Mission City Community Network-Barstow | Community Care Access · Barstow | 0.3 mi |
| Mission City Community Network- Barstow II | Community Care Access · Barstow | 0.4 mi |
| Apple Valley Health Center | Community Care Access · Apple Valley | 27.8 mi |
| Unicare Community Health Center Kasota | Community Care Access · Apple Valley | 28.2 mi |
| St. Mary Health Centers' Mobile Clinics | Community Care Access · Apple Valley | 28.2 mi |
| St. Mary Health Centers - Apple Valley | Community Care Access · Apple Valley | 28.3 mi |
| Apple Valley Head Start | Community Care Access · Apple Valley | 29 mi |
| Mission City Community Network - Victorville | Community Care Access · Victorville | 29.7 mi |
| Tri-State Community Healthcare Centers | Community Care Access · Adelanto | 31 mi |
| Tri-State Community Healthcare Center | Community Care Access · Adelanto | 31 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SAC Barstow
Does SAC Barstow accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
SAC Barstow carries NPI 1699449496, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 909-382-7100 to confirm.
What kind of site is SAC Barstow?
HRSA records SAC Barstow as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. SAC HEALTH SYSTEM operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SAC Barstow?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SAC Barstow. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 909-382-7100 for open days.
Where is SAC Barstow?
SAC Barstow is at 801 E Mountain View St, Barstow, CA, 92311-3053, San Bernardino County. The area measures 11 people per square mile. San Bernardino County holds 83 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SAC Barstow?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SAC Barstow charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 909-382-7100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SAC HEALTH SYSTEM locations near SAC Barstow?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAC HEALTH SYSTEM sites to SAC Barstow 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.