federally qualified health center site
West County Health Center — San Pablo, California
About West County Health Center
West County Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in San Pablo, Contra Costa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 60 operating hours a week, above the 44-hour median for health center sites in Contra Costa County.
County of Contra Costa runs 33 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 West County Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at West County 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 no Medicare billing number here for County of Contra Costa; 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 West County Health Center
West County 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
West County 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
West County Health Center is at 13601 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA, 94806-3818, Contra Costa County.
San Pablo measures 7,879 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 60 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 510-231-1200 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 West County Health Center
The nearest County of Contra Costa site is Community Practice Clinic Richmond in San Pablo, 1.6 miles away.
NORTH RICHMOND CENTER FOR HEALTH in Richmond is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Contra Costa County Dental Van, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Contra Costa County carries 53 listings.
Common questions
Questions about West County Health Center
Does West County Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for West County Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 510-231-1200 to confirm.
What kind of site is West County Health Center?
HRSA records West County Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. County of Contra Costa operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at West County Health Center?
HRSA reports 60 operating hours a week at West County Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 510-231-1200 for open days.
Where is West County Health Center?
West County Health Center is at 13601 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA, 94806-3818, Contra Costa County. The area measures 7,879 people per square mile. Contra Costa County holds 53 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at West County Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what West County Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 510-231-1200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other County of Contra Costa locations near West County Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest County of Contra Costa sites to West County 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.