federally qualified health center site
SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER — San Francisco, California
About SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER
SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER is a federally qualified health center site in San Francisco, San Francisco County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1990; it reports 19 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Francisco County.
SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY CLINIC CONSORTIUM runs 42 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 SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER
Part B pays for the visit at SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER 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 SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY CLINIC CONSORTIUM; 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 SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER
SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER 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
SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER 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
SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER is at 1050 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110-2616, San Francisco County.
San Francisco measures 18,570 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 19 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 415-255-3525 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 SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER
The nearest SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY CLINIC CONSORTIUM site is MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD HC in San Francisco, 0.5 miles away.
San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium in San Francisco is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MNHC Administration, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Francisco County carries 85 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD HC | Same network · San Francisco | 0.5 mi |
| San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium | Same network · San Francisco | 0.5 mi |
| ADULT MEDICINE CLINICS | Same network · San Francisco | 0.6 mi |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH CENTER | Same network · San Francisco | 0.6 mi |
| DAY LABOR PROGRAM | Same network · San Francisco | 0.6 mi |
| FAMILY HEALTH CENTER WARD 81, 85 | Same network · San Francisco | 0.6 mi |
| MNHC Administration | Community Care Access · San Francisco | 0.6 mi |
| Lyon-Martin Community Health Services | Community Care Access · San Francisco | 0.9 mi |
| API Wellness at San Francisco LGBT Center | Community Care Access · San Francisco | 1.1 mi |
| Haight Ashbury Integrated Care Center | Community Care Access · San Francisco | 1.2 mi |
| AALIYA H YAQUB MD PC | Provider · San Francisco | 1.4 mi |
| DIANA LUCIA ALBA M.D. | Provider · San Francisco | 1.4 mi |
| KELLIE AARONS MD | Provider · San Francisco | 1.4 mi |
| EFFIEM J ABBAH MD, MPH | Provider · San Francisco | 1.4 mi |
| JACOB AARON MD | Provider · San Francisco | 1.4 mi |
| LUBA NATALIE ABASCAL MD | Provider · San Francisco | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER
Does SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 415-255-3525 to confirm.
What kind of site is SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER?
HRSA records SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1990. SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY CLINIC CONSORTIUM operates it alongside 42 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER?
HRSA reports 19 operating hours a week at SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 415-255-3525 for open days.
Where is SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER?
SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER is at 1050 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110-2616, San Francisco County. The area measures 18,570 people per square mile. San Francisco County holds 85 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 415-255-3525 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY CLINIC CONSORTIUM locations near SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY CLINIC CONSORTIUM sites to SAINT MARTHA'S SHELTER 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.