FQHC Look-Alike site
Visalia Health Care Center — Visalia, California
About Visalia Health Care Center
Visalia Health Care Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Visalia, Tulare County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 61.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Tulare County.
TULARE, COUNTY OF runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Visalia Health Care Center
Part B pays for the visit at Visalia Health Care 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 551814 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 Visalia Health Care Center
Visalia Health Care 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
Visalia Health Care 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
Visalia Health Care Center is at 2611 N Dinuba Blvd, Visalia, CA, 93291-9003, Tulare County.
Visalia measures 1,810 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 61.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tchhsa.org.
Call 559-623-0700 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 Visalia Health Care Center
The nearest TULARE, COUNTY OF site is Famersville Health Care Center in Farmersville, 6.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Court, listed under Community Care Access, 1.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Tulare County carries 74 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Famersville Health Care Center | Same network · Farmersville | 6.6 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Court | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.3 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Bridge Administration | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.4 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Bridge Health Center | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.4 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Oak Health Center | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.5 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network Visalia-School Avenue Health Center | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.5 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Main Street | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.6 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Corporate | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.6 mi |
| Omni Family Health | Community Care Access · Visalia | 1.8 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Court Street | Community Care Access · Visalia | 2.8 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Visalia Mooney | Community Care Access · Visalia | 3.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Visalia Health Care Center
Does Visalia Health Care Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 551814 for Visalia Health Care Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 559-623-0700 to confirm.
What kind of site is Visalia Health Care Center?
HRSA records Visalia Health Care Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. TULARE, COUNTY OF operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Visalia Health Care Center?
HRSA reports 61.5 operating hours a week at Visalia Health Care Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 559-623-0700 for open days.
Where is Visalia Health Care Center?
Visalia Health Care Center is at 2611 N Dinuba Blvd, Visalia, CA, 93291-9003, Tulare County. The area measures 1,810 people per square mile. Tulare County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Visalia Health Care Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Visalia Health Care Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 559-623-0700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TULARE, COUNTY OF locations near Visalia Health Care Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TULARE, COUNTY OF sites to Visalia Health Care 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.