federally qualified health center site
United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge — Kerman, California
About United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge
United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge is a federally qualified health center site in Kerman, Fresno County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 79.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Fresno County.
UNITED HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY runs 53 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 United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge
Part B pays for the visit at United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge 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 UNITED HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY; 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 United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge
United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge 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
United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge 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
United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge is at 14271 W Whitesbridge Ave, Kerman, CA, 93630, Fresno County.
Kerman measures 1,338 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 79.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at unitedhealthcenters.org.
Call 559-646-6618 x0010 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 United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge
The nearest UNITED HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY site is United Health Centers Kerman Madera in Kerman, 0.9 miles away.
United Health Centers Fresno Shields in Fresno is the next one out, 10.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Kerman Unified School District Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Fresno County carries 108 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Centers Kerman Madera | Same network · Kerman | 0.9 mi |
| United Health Centers Fresno Shields | Same network · Fresno | 10.8 mi |
| United Health Centers Fresno Milburn | Same network · Fresno | 11.7 mi |
| United Health Centers Fresno Ashlan | Same network · Fresno | 12 mi |
| United Health Centers Corporate Offices | Same network · Fresno | 12.4 mi |
| United Health Centers Fresno Blackstone | Same network · Fresno | 14.3 mi |
| Kerman Unified School District Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Kerman | 0.9 mi |
| Kerman Health Center | Community Care Access · Kerman | 0.9 mi |
| Kerman Dental Center/ Valley Optometric Center | Community Care Access · Kerman | 1.2 mi |
| Kerman Unified School District Behavioral Health Center | Community Care Access · Kerman | 1.2 mi |
| United Health Centers Fresno California | Community Care Access · Fresno | 4.7 mi |
| Central Fresno Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Fresno | 10.2 mi |
| West Shaw Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Fresno | 11.5 mi |
| San Joaquin Health Center | Community Care Access · San Joaquin | 11.8 mi |
| Addams Elementary School Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Fresno | 11.8 mi |
| North Marks Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Fresno | 11.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge
Does United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 559-646-6618 x0010 to confirm.
What kind of site is United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge?
HRSA records United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. UNITED HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY operates it alongside 53 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge?
HRSA reports 79.5 operating hours a week at United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 559-646-6618 x0010 for open days.
Where is United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge?
United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge is at 14271 W Whitesbridge Ave, Kerman, CA, 93630, Fresno County. The area measures 1,338 people per square mile. Fresno County holds 108 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 559-646-6618 x0010 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other UNITED HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY locations near United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest UNITED HEALTH CENTERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY sites to United Health Centers Kerman Whitesbridge 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.