federally qualified health center site
TrueCare Richmar Health Center — San Marcos, California
About TrueCare Richmar Health Center
TrueCare Richmar Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in San Marcos, San Diego County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; 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 Richmar Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at TrueCare Richmar Health Center 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 NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED; 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 TrueCare Richmar Health Center
TrueCare Richmar Health Center 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 Richmar Health Center 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 Richmar Health Center is at 309 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA, 92069-1620, San Diego County.
San Marcos measures 3,908 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 760-566-1802 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 Richmar Health Center
The nearest NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED site is TrueCare in San Marcos, 0.7 miles away.
TrueCare Mobile Unit in San Marcos is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Neighborhood Healthcare ~ San Marcos, listed under Community Care Access, 3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TrueCare | Same network · San Marcos | 0.7 mi |
| TrueCare Mobile Unit | Same network · San Marcos | 0.7 mi |
| TrueCare Mobile Unit 2 | Same network · San Marcos | 0.7 mi |
| TrueCare Mobile Unit 3 | Same network · San Marcos | 0.7 mi |
| TrueCare San Marcos Rancheros Administrative Offices | Same network · San Marcos | 0.7 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ San Marcos | Community Care Access · San Marcos | 3 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Chablis Court | Community Care Access · Escondido | 3.7 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mobile Dental Health Services #2 | Community Care Access · Escondido | 3.9 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mobile School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Escondido | 3.9 mi |
| North Broadway Elementary School | Community Care Access · Escondido | 4.4 mi |
| Del Dios Academy | Community Care Access · Escondido | 4.5 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Washington Avenue | Community Care Access · Escondido | 4.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Community Care Access · Escondido | 4.7 mi |
| Reidy Creek Elementary School | Community Care Access · Escondido | 4.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TrueCare Richmar Health Center
Does TrueCare Richmar Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for TrueCare Richmar Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 760-566-1802 to confirm.
What kind of site is TrueCare Richmar Health Center?
HRSA records TrueCare Richmar Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. 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 Richmar Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at TrueCare Richmar Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 760-566-1802 for open days.
Where is TrueCare Richmar Health Center?
TrueCare Richmar Health Center is at 309 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA, 92069-1620, San Diego County. The area measures 3,908 people per square mile. San Diego County holds 285 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TrueCare Richmar Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TrueCare Richmar Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 760-566-1802 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED locations near TrueCare Richmar Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INCORPORATED sites to TrueCare Richmar Health Center 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.