federally qualified health center site
University Community Health Center — Riverside, California
About University Community Health Center
University Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Riverside, Riverside County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Riverside County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. runs 48 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 University Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at University Community 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 Medicare billing number 751025 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 University Community Health Center
University Community 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
University Community 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
University Community Health Center is at 2933 University Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507-4243, Riverside County.
Riverside measures 5,574 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chsica.org.
Call 951-224-8220 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 University Community Health Center
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. site is Community Health Systems, Inc. in Riverside, 5.3 miles away.
CHSI Mobile Wellness Clinic 1 in Riverside is the next one out, 6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Eastside Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Riverside County carries 123 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Systems, Inc. | Same network · Riverside | 5.3 mi |
| CHSI Mobile Wellness Clinic 1 | Same network · Riverside | 6 mi |
| CHSI Mobile Wellness Clinic 2 | Same network · Riverside | 6 mi |
| Magnolia Community Health Center | Same network · Riverside | 6 mi |
| Community Health Systems, Inc. - Administrative Office | Same network · Moreno Valley | 6.4 mi |
| Bloomington Community Health Center | Same network · Bloomington | 6.7 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Eastside Health Center | Community Care Access · Riverside | 0.6 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Eastside Health Center Building B | Community Care Access · Riverside | 0.6 mi |
| Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Riverside | Community Care Access · Riverside | 1.8 mi |
| Rubidoux Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Jurupa Valley | 2.1 mi |
| Centro Medico Community Clinic- Brockton | Community Care Access · Riverside | 2.3 mi |
| CNHF - Riverside Clinic | Community Care Access · Riverside | 2.9 mi |
| Riverside Neighborhood Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Riverside | 3.3 mi |
| Pacific Avenue Academy of Music | Community Care Access · Jurupa Valley | 3.6 mi |
| Rustic Lane Elementary School | Community Care Access · Jurupa Valley | 4.1 mi |
| RUHS Community Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Riverside | 5.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about University Community Health Center
Does University Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 751025 for University Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 951-224-8220 to confirm.
What kind of site is University Community Health Center?
HRSA records University Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. operates it alongside 48 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at University Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at University Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 951-224-8220 for open days.
Where is University Community Health Center?
University Community Health Center is at 2933 University Ave, Riverside, CA, 92507-4243, Riverside County. The area measures 5,574 people per square mile. Riverside County holds 123 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at University Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what University Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 951-224-8220 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. locations near University Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. sites to University Community 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.