federally qualified health center site
SAC Blythe Medical — Blythe, California
About SAC Blythe Medical
SAC Blythe Medical is a federally qualified health center site in Blythe, Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Blythe Medical
Part B pays for the visit at SAC Blythe Medical 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.
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 Blythe Medical
SAC Blythe Medical 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 Blythe Medical 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 Blythe Medical is at 332 W Hobsonway, Blythe, CA, 92225-1640, Riverside County.
Blythe measures 2,080 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
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 Blythe Medical
The nearest SAC HEALTH SYSTEM site is SAC Blythe Medical and Behavioral Health in Blythe, at the same registered coordinates.
SAC Blythe Spring St in Blythe is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Innercare Blythe, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Riverside County carries 123 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SAC Blythe Medical and Behavioral Health | Same network · Blythe | <0.1 mi |
| SAC Blythe Spring St | Same network · Blythe | 0.1 mi |
| SAC Indio CVRM Manila | Same network · Indio | 92.1 mi |
| SAC Indio CVRM | Same network · Indio | 92.2 mi |
| SAC Health System Indio Clinic | Same network · Indio | 93.4 mi |
| Indio CRC | Same network · Indio | 94.2 mi |
| Innercare Blythe | Community Care Access · Blythe | 0.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SAC Blythe Medical
Does SAC Blythe Medical accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SAC Blythe Medical, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 909-382-7100 to confirm.
What kind of site is SAC Blythe Medical?
HRSA records SAC Blythe Medical 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 Blythe Medical?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SAC Blythe Medical. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 909-382-7100 for open days.
Where is SAC Blythe Medical?
SAC Blythe Medical is at 332 W Hobsonway, Blythe, CA, 92225-1640, Riverside County. The area measures 2,080 people per square mile. Riverside County holds 123 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SAC Blythe Medical?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SAC Blythe Medical 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 Blythe Medical?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAC HEALTH SYSTEM sites to SAC Blythe Medical 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.