federally qualified health center site
TrueCare — Oceanside, California
About TrueCare
TrueCare is a federally qualified health center site in Oceanside, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with 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 551006 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 3220 Mission Ave, Ste 1, Oceanside, CA, 92058-1354, San Diego County.
Oceanside measures 4,253 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nchs-health.org.
Call 760-736-6700 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 in Oceanside, 0.7 miles away.
TrueCare in Oceanside is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Oceanside Family Counseling Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TrueCare | Same network · Oceanside | 0.7 mi |
| Oceanside Family Counseling Center | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 0.9 mi |
| FamilyHealth - Center for Older Adults - Oceanside | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 0.9 mi |
| VCC: Mission Pediatric & Family Dentistry | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 1.2 mi |
| VCC: HORNE | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 2 mi |
| VCC: PIER VIEW | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 2 mi |
| VCC: NORTH RIVER | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 3.1 mi |
| VCC: Oceanside Pediatric and Family Dentistry | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 3.6 mi |
| Complete Care Community Health Center-Vista | Community Care Access · Vista | 4.1 mi |
| San Ysidro Health San Diego PACE Vista | Community Care Access · Vista | 4.2 mi |
| VCC: GRAPEVINE | Community Care Access · Vista | 4.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TrueCare
Does TrueCare accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551006 for TrueCare, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 760-736-6700 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 2009. 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 40 operating hours a week at TrueCare. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 760-736-6700 for open days.
Where is TrueCare?
TrueCare is at 3220 Mission Ave, Ste 1, Oceanside, CA, 92058-1354, San Diego County. The area measures 4,253 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 760-736-6700 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.