FQHC Look-Alike site
Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic — Wheat Ridge, Colorado
About Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic
Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson County.
INNER CITY HEALTH CENTER 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 Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Wheat Ridge Family Health 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 061010 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1013491208.
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 Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic
Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Colorado expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,036,586 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-696-7213; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Wheat Ridge Family Health 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
Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic is at 6301 W 38th Ave BLDG, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033-5057, Jefferson County.
Wheat Ridge measures 3,349 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 303-940-9118 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 Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic
The nearest INNER CITY HEALTH CENTER site is Inner City Health Center in Denver, 5.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is STRIDE CHC - Mobile Health Unit #2, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inner City Health Center | Same network · Denver | 5.8 mi |
| STRIDE CHC - Mobile Health Unit #2 | Community Care Access · Wheat Ridge | 1 mi |
| STRIDE CHC - Wheat Ridge | Community Care Access · Wheat Ridge | 1 mi |
| Renaissance Children's Center | Community Care Access · Lakewood | 1.7 mi |
| West End Health Center | Community Care Access · Denver | 2.2 mi |
| North Campus | Community Care Access · Denver | 2.4 mi |
| Lake Campus | Community Care Access · Denver | 2.4 mi |
| Sloan's Lake Primary Care Center | Community Care Access · Denver | 2.5 mi |
| Beacon Place | Community Care Access · Denver | 2.6 mi |
| Westside Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Denver | 3.3 mi |
| La Casa Quigg Newton Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Denver | 3.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic
Does Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 061010 for Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 303-940-9118 to confirm.
What kind of site is Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic?
HRSA records Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. INNER CITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 303-940-9118 for open days.
Where is Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic?
Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic is at 6301 W 38th Ave BLDG, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033-5057, Jefferson County. The area measures 3,349 people per square mile. Jefferson County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 303-940-9118 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INNER CITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Wheat Ridge Family Health Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INNER CITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Wheat Ridge Family Health 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 Colorado?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Colorado formularies free at 1-888-696-7213.