federally qualified health center site
West Delano Dental Center — Delano, California
About West Delano Dental Center
West Delano Dental Center is a federally qualified health center site in Delano, Kern County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2005; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kern County.
CLINICA SIERRA VISTA runs 38 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 Delano Dental Center
Part B pays for the visit at West Delano Dental 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 CLINICA SIERRA VISTA; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1134318959.
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 Delano Dental Center
West Delano Dental 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 Delano Dental 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 Delano Dental Center is at 441 Diaz Ave, Delano, CA, 93215-4121, Kern County.
Delano measures 3,683 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 clinicasierravista.org.
Call 661-725-3882 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 Delano Dental Center
The nearest CLINICA SIERRA VISTA site is Delano Walk In Clinic in Delano, 0.1 miles away.
Lexington Community Health Center in Delano is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Omni Family Health, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kern County carries 64 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delano Walk In Clinic | Same network · Delano | 0.1 mi |
| Lexington Community Health Center | Same network · Delano | 0.6 mi |
| Delano Community Health Center | Same network · Delano | 0.8 mi |
| McFarland Community Health Center | Same network · Mc Farland | 5.5 mi |
| 34th Street Community Health Center | Same network · Bakersfield | 28.3 mi |
| Brimhall Community Health Center | Same network · Bakersfield | 28.3 mi |
| Omni Family Health | Community Care Access · Delano | 0.8 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Delano | Community Care Access · Delano | 1.2 mi |
| United Health Centers Delano | Community Care Access · Delano | 1.4 mi |
| Community Health Centers of America McFarland Health Center | Community Care Access · Mc Farland | 5.2 mi |
| United Health Centers Earlimart | Community Care Access · Earlimart | 8.9 mi |
| Family HealthCare Network - Pixley Health Center | Community Care Access · Pixley | 14.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about West Delano Dental Center
Does West Delano Dental Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
West Delano Dental Center carries NPI 1134318959, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 661-725-3882 to confirm.
What kind of site is West Delano Dental Center?
HRSA records West Delano Dental Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2005. CLINICA SIERRA VISTA operates it alongside 38 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at West Delano Dental Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at West Delano Dental Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 661-725-3882 for open days.
Where is West Delano Dental Center?
West Delano Dental Center is at 441 Diaz Ave, Delano, CA, 93215-4121, Kern County. The area measures 3,683 people per square mile. Kern County holds 64 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at West Delano Dental Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what West Delano Dental Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 661-725-3882 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CLINICA SIERRA VISTA locations near West Delano Dental Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CLINICA SIERRA VISTA sites to West Delano Dental 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.