federally qualified health center site
Valley Health Center Milpitas — Milpitas, California
About Valley Health Center Milpitas
Valley Health Center Milpitas is a federally qualified health center site in Milpitas, Santa Clara County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 49 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Santa Clara County.
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA runs 35 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 Valley Health Center Milpitas
Part B pays for the visit at Valley Health Center Milpitas 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 551598 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 Valley Health Center Milpitas
Valley Health Center Milpitas 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
Valley Health Center Milpitas 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
Valley Health Center Milpitas is at 143 N Main St, Milpitas, CA, 95035-4322, Santa Clara County.
Milpitas measures 5,708 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 49 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sccgov.org.
Call 408-885-5713 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 Valley Health Center Milpitas
The nearest COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA site is Valley Health Center Lundy in San Jose, 2.7 miles away.
Valley Health Center East Valley in San Jose is the next one out, 5.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ALVISO HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 3.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Santa Clara County carries 97 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Health Center Lundy | Same network · San Jose | 2.7 mi |
| Valley Health Center East Valley | Same network · San Jose | 5.6 mi |
| Valley Health Center McKee | Same network · San Jose | 5.6 mi |
| Medical Clinic at Reentry Resource Center San Jose | Same network · San Jose | 5.7 mi |
| Medical Mobile Unit #1 | Same network · San Jose | 6 mi |
| Valley Heatlh Center Alexian | Same network · San Jose | 6 mi |
| ALVISO HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Alviso | 3.8 mi |
| Healthcare to the Homeless | Community Care Access · Alviso | 3.8 mi |
| Independence SB Health Clinic | Community Care Access · San Jose | 5.1 mi |
| McKee Health Clinic | Community Care Access · San Jose | 5.6 mi |
| BILL WILSON CENTER | Community Care Access · Santa Clara | 5.7 mi |
| Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - St. Phillips | Community Care Access · San Jose | 6 mi |
| Gardner Alum Rock Health Center | Community Care Access · San Jose | 6.2 mi |
| ST. JAMES HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · San Jose | 6.3 mi |
| COMPRECARE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · San Jose | 6.3 mi |
| Gardner Downtown Health Center | Community Care Access · San Jose | 6.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Valley Health Center Milpitas
Does Valley Health Center Milpitas accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551598 for Valley Health Center Milpitas, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 408-885-5713 to confirm.
What kind of site is Valley Health Center Milpitas?
HRSA records Valley Health Center Milpitas as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA operates it alongside 35 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Valley Health Center Milpitas?
HRSA reports 49 operating hours a week at Valley Health Center Milpitas. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 408-885-5713 for open days.
Where is Valley Health Center Milpitas?
Valley Health Center Milpitas is at 143 N Main St, Milpitas, CA, 95035-4322, Santa Clara County. The area measures 5,708 people per square mile. Santa Clara County holds 97 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Valley Health Center Milpitas?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Valley Health Center Milpitas charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 408-885-5713 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA locations near Valley Health Center Milpitas?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA sites to Valley Health Center Milpitas 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.