federally qualified health center site
Western Sierra Medical Clinic — Downieville, California
About Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Western Sierra Medical Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Downieville, Sierra County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2008; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sierra County.
WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. runs 13 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 Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Western Sierra Medical Clinic 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 051895 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1851513569.
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 Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Western Sierra Medical Clinic 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
Western Sierra Medical Clinic 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
Western Sierra Medical Clinic is at 209 Nevada St, Downieville, CA, 95936, Sierra County.
Downieville measures 267 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at wsmcmed.org.
Call 530-289-3298 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 Western Sierra Medical Clinic
The nearest WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. site is Sierra Medical Family Inc in Nevada City, 17.3 miles away.
Searls Avenue in Nevada City is the next one out, 23.7 miles away.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Medical Family Inc | Same network · Nevada City | 17.3 mi |
| Searls Avenue | Same network · Nevada City | 23.7 mi |
| Providence Mine | Same network · Nevada City | 23.9 mi |
| Western Sierra Medical Clinic | Same network · Grass Valley | 24.8 mi |
| Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Litton Drive | Same network · Grass Valley | 25.4 mi |
| Western Sierra Medical Clinic - Ophthalmology Services | Same network · Grass Valley | 25.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Does Western Sierra Medical Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 051895 for Western Sierra Medical Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 530-289-3298 to confirm.
What kind of site is Western Sierra Medical Clinic?
HRSA records Western Sierra Medical Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2008. WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Western Sierra Medical Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Western Sierra Medical Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 530-289-3298 for open days.
Where is Western Sierra Medical Clinic?
Western Sierra Medical Clinic is at 209 Nevada St, Downieville, CA, 95936, Sierra County. The area measures 267 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Western Sierra Medical Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Western Sierra Medical Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 530-289-3298 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. locations near Western Sierra Medical Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WESTERN SIERRA MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. sites to Western Sierra Medical Clinic 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.