federally qualified health center site
SJCH at Compton College — Compton, California
About SJCH at Compton College
SJCH at Compton College is a federally qualified health center site in Compton, Los Angeles County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Los Angeles County.
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH runs 28 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 SJCH at Compton College
Part B pays for the visit at SJCH at Compton College 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 A01027 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 SJCH at Compton College
SJCH at Compton College 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
SJCH at Compton College 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
SJCH at Compton College is at 1111 E Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA, 90221-5314, Los Angeles County.
Compton measures 9,741 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 323-541-1600 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 SJCH at Compton College
The nearest ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH site is SJCH East Compton Community Health Center in Compton, 1.4 miles away.
SJCH at Dominguez High School in Paramount is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is TCC Family Heatlh, listed under Community Care Access, 1.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Los Angeles County carries 792 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SJCH East Compton Community Health Center | Same network · Compton | 1.4 mi |
| SJCH at Dominguez High School | Same network · Paramount | 2 mi |
| SJCH COMPTON CLINIC | Same network · Compton | 3.1 mi |
| SJCH Leavey Community Clinic | Same network · Lynwood | 3.9 mi |
| SJCH Health Center at the Jaqueline Avant Children and Family Center | Same network · Los Angeles | 4 mi |
| SJCH Mobile #2 | Same network · Los Angeles | 6.8 mi |
| TCC Family Heatlh | Community Care Access · Long Beach | 1.2 mi |
| St. Anthony Medical Center - Compton | Community Care Access · Compton | 1.5 mi |
| The Children's Clinic Family Health Center in North Long Beach at Hamilton Middle School | Community Care Access · Long Beach | 1.7 mi |
| Aghaby: Compton | Community Care Access · Compton | 1.8 mi |
| AltaMed Medical Group: Paramount | Community Care Access · Paramount | 3.3 mi |
| BHS - Carson Health Center | Community Care Access · Carson | 3.6 mi |
| The Children's Clinic Family Health Center Bellflower | Community Care Access · Bellflower | 3.8 mi |
| ROADS Community Clinic - Lynwood | Community Care Access · Lynwood | 3.8 mi |
| Yehowa Medical Services - Mobile Unit # 2 | Community Care Access · South Gate | 4.4 mi |
| Venice Family Clinic - Gardena Health Center | Community Care Access · Gardena | 4.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SJCH at Compton College
Does SJCH at Compton College accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number A01027 for SJCH at Compton College, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 323-541-1600 to confirm.
What kind of site is SJCH at Compton College?
HRSA records SJCH at Compton College as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 28 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SJCH at Compton College?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SJCH at Compton College. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 323-541-1600 for open days.
Where is SJCH at Compton College?
SJCH at Compton College is at 1111 E Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA, 90221-5314, Los Angeles County. The area measures 9,741 people per square mile. Los Angeles County holds 792 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SJCH at Compton College?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SJCH at Compton College charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 323-541-1600 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near SJCH at Compton College?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to SJCH at Compton College 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.