federally qualified health center site
Gustavus Clinic — Gustavus, Alaska
About Gustavus Clinic
Gustavus Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Gustavus, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM runs 26 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 Gustavus Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Gustavus 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 SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM; 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 Gustavus Clinic
Gustavus 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
Gustavus 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
Gustavus Clinic is at 28 Dock St., Gustavus, AK, 99826, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
Gustavus measures 10 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-697-3008 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 Gustavus Clinic
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Hoonah Health Center in Hoonah, 23.8 miles away.
Pelican Health Center in Pelican is the next one out, 37 miles away.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoonah Health Center | Same network · Hoonah | 23.8 mi |
| Pelican Health Center | Same network · Pelican | 37 mi |
| Excursion Inlet Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 41.4 mi |
| Pt Protection Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 41.4 mi |
| Lemon Creek Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 45.1 mi |
| SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Same network · Juneau | 46.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Gustavus Clinic
Does Gustavus Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Gustavus Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-697-3008 to confirm.
What kind of site is Gustavus Clinic?
HRSA records Gustavus Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM operates it alongside 26 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Gustavus Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Gustavus Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-697-3008 for open days.
Where is Gustavus Clinic?
Gustavus Clinic is at 28 Dock St., Gustavus, AK, 99826, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The area measures 10 people per square mile. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Gustavus Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Gustavus Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-697-3008 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Gustavus Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Gustavus 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.