federally qualified health center site
TrueCare — Encinitas, California
About TrueCare
TrueCare is a federally qualified health center site in Encinitas, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1999; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Diego County.
NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED 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 TrueCare
Part B pays for the visit at TrueCare 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 551937 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 TrueCare
TrueCare 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
TrueCare 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
TrueCare is at 1130 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024-5008, San Diego County.
Encinitas measures 3,354 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nchs-health.org.
Call 760-753-7842 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 TrueCare
The nearest NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED site is TrueCare Rancho Sante Fe QuickCare in San Marcos, 9.1 miles away.
TrueCare in Carlsbad is the next one out, 9.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Complete Care Community Health Center-Vista, listed under Community Care Access, 10.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TrueCare Rancho Sante Fe QuickCare | Same network · San Marcos | 9.1 mi |
| TrueCare | Same network · Carlsbad | 9.2 mi |
| TrueCare Vista Way Health Center Ste 200 | Same network · Oceanside | 10.1 mi |
| TrueCare Vista Way Health Center Ste 202 | Same network · Oceanside | 10.1 mi |
| Complete Care Community Health Center-Vista | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.2 mi |
| San Ysidro Health San Diego PACE Vista | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.6 mi |
| La Tortuga Administrative and Program Offices | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.7 mi |
| VCC Mobile Behavioral Health Unit | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.7 mi |
| VCC: Mobile Medical Clinic1 | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.7 mi |
| VCC: GRAPEVINE | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.7 mi |
| VCC: Durian Senior Adult Care | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.8 mi |
| VCC: Durian Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Vista | 10.8 mi |
| VCC: Vista Village Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Vista | 11.3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Chablis Court | Community Care Access · Escondido | 11.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TrueCare
Does TrueCare accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551937 for TrueCare, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 760-753-7842 to confirm.
What kind of site is TrueCare?
HRSA records TrueCare as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1999. NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED operates it alongside 28 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at TrueCare?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at TrueCare. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 760-753-7842 for open days.
Where is TrueCare?
TrueCare is at 1130 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024-5008, San Diego County. The area measures 3,354 people per square mile. San Diego County holds 285 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TrueCare?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TrueCare charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 760-753-7842 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED locations near TrueCare?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED sites to TrueCare 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.