federally qualified health center site
CROOKED CREEK CLINIC — Crooked Creek, Alaska
About CROOKED CREEK CLINIC
CROOKED CREEK CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Crooked Creek, Bethel Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2005; it reports 168 operating hours a week, in line with the 168-hour median for health center sites in Bethel Census Area.
YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP runs 34 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 CROOKED CREEK CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at CROOKED CREEK 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 no Medicare billing number here for YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP; 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 CROOKED CREEK CLINIC
CROOKED CREEK CLINIC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Alaska expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 118,047 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Alaska Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-478-6065; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CROOKED CREEK 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
CROOKED CREEK CLINIC is at #1 CLINIC ROAD, GEN. DELIVERY, Crooked Creek, AK, 99575, Bethel Census Area.
Crooked Creek measures 23 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 168 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ykhc.org.
Call 907-675-4556 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 CROOKED CREEK CLINIC
The nearest YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP site is Red Devil Clinic in Red Devil, 20.8 miles away.
SLEETMUTE CLINIC in Sleetmute is the next one out, 28.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Chignik Lagoon Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 20.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bethel Census Area carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Devil Clinic | Same network · Red Devil | 20.8 mi |
| SLEETMUTE CLINIC | Same network · Sleetmute | 28.6 mi |
| STONY RIVER CLINIC | Same network · Aniak | 44.7 mi |
| CHUATHBALUK CLINIC | Same network · Aniak | 44.8 mi |
| ANIAK SUB-REGIONAL CLINIC | Same network · Bethel | 54.1 mi |
| HOLY CROSS CLINIC | Same network · Holy Cross | 69.8 mi |
| Chignik Lagoon Clinic | Community Care Access · Red Devil | 20.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CROOKED CREEK CLINIC
Does CROOKED CREEK CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CROOKED CREEK CLINIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-675-4556 to confirm.
What kind of site is CROOKED CREEK CLINIC?
HRSA records CROOKED CREEK CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2005. YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP operates it alongside 34 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CROOKED CREEK CLINIC?
HRSA reports 168 operating hours a week at CROOKED CREEK CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-675-4556 for open days.
Where is CROOKED CREEK CLINIC?
CROOKED CREEK CLINIC is at #1 CLINIC ROAD, GEN. DELIVERY, Crooked Creek, AK, 99575, Bethel Census Area. The area measures 23 people per square mile. Bethel Census Area holds 20 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CROOKED CREEK CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CROOKED CREEK CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-675-4556 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP locations near CROOKED CREEK CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORP sites to CROOKED CREEK 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 Alaska?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Alaska Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Alaska formularies free at 1-800-478-6065.