federally qualified health center site
VCC: NORTH RIVER — Oceanside, California
About VCC: NORTH RIVER
VCC: NORTH RIVER 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 2003; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Diego County.
VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC runs 22 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 VCC: NORTH RIVER
Part B pays for the visit at VCC: NORTH RIVER 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 551940 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1689760100.
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 VCC: NORTH RIVER
VCC: NORTH RIVER 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
VCC: NORTH RIVER 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
VCC: NORTH RIVER is at 4700 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92057-6043, 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 vcc.org.
Call 760-631-5000 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 VCC: NORTH RIVER
The nearest VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC site is VCC: Oceanside Pediatric and Family Dentistry in Oceanside, 1.1 miles away.
VCC: GRAPEVINE in Vista is the next one out, 4.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is TrueCare, listed under Community Care Access, 1.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Diego County carries 285 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VCC: Oceanside Pediatric and Family Dentistry | Same network · Oceanside | 1.1 mi |
| VCC: GRAPEVINE | Same network · Vista | 4.2 mi |
| VCC: Durian Pediatrics | Same network · Vista | 4.2 mi |
| VCC: Durian Senior Adult Care | Same network · Vista | 4.3 mi |
| VCC: Mission Pediatric & Family Dentistry | Same network · Oceanside | 4.3 mi |
| La Tortuga Administrative and Program Offices | Same network · Vista | 4.8 mi |
| TrueCare | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 1.2 mi |
| Oceanside Family Counseling Center | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 4 mi |
| FamilyHealth - Center for Older Adults - Oceanside | Community Care Access · Oceanside | 4 mi |
| San Ysidro Health San Diego PACE Vista | Community Care Access · Vista | 4.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VCC: NORTH RIVER
Does VCC: NORTH RIVER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551940 for VCC: NORTH RIVER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 760-631-5000 to confirm.
What kind of site is VCC: NORTH RIVER?
HRSA records VCC: NORTH RIVER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2003. VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at VCC: NORTH RIVER?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at VCC: NORTH RIVER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 760-631-5000 for open days.
Where is VCC: NORTH RIVER?
VCC: NORTH RIVER is at 4700 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92057-6043, 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 VCC: NORTH RIVER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VCC: NORTH RIVER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 760-631-5000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC locations near VCC: NORTH RIVER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC sites to VCC: NORTH RIVER 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.