federally qualified health center site
WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE — Westwood, California
About WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE is a federally qualified health center site in Westwood, Lassen County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2003; it reports 36 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lassen County.
NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS 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 WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
Part B pays for the visit at WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE 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 051806 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 WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE 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
WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE 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
WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE is at 209 Birch St, Westwood, CA, 96137, Lassen County.
Westwood measures 282 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 36 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at northeasternhealth.org.
Call 530-252-1212 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 WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
The nearest NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS site is NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER in Susanville, 22 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BIG VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 57.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lassen County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHEASTERN HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Susanville | 22 mi |
| BIG VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Bieber | 57.8 mi |
| MVHC Billing Office | Community Care Access · Mcarthur | 57.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
Does WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 051806 for WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 530-252-1212 to confirm.
What kind of site is WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE?
HRSA records WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2003. NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE?
HRSA reports 36 operating hours a week at WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 530-252-1212 for open days.
Where is WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE?
WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE is at 209 Birch St, Westwood, CA, 96137, Lassen County. The area measures 282 people per square mile. Lassen County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 530-252-1212 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS locations near WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS sites to WESTWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE 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.