federally qualified health center site
Jake's Place — Dillingham, Alaska
About Jake's Place
Jake's Place is a federally qualified health center site in Dillingham, Dillingham Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 168 operating hours a week, in line with the 168-hour median for health center sites in Dillingham Census Area.
BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION runs 25 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 Jake's Place
Part B pays for the visit at Jake's Place 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 BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION; 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 Jake's Place
Jake's Place 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
Jake's Place 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
Jake's Place is at 6000 Kanakanak Rd, Dillingham, AK, 99576, Dillingham Census Area.
Dillingham measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 168 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-842-5201 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 Jake's Place
The nearest BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION site is Behavioral Health Counseling Center in Dillingham, at the same registered coordinates.
BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH in Dillingham is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
Dillingham Census Area carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Counseling Center | Same network · Dillingham | <0.1 mi |
| BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH | Same network · Dillingham | <0.1 mi |
| H. Sally Smith Building (Dental Clinic) | Same network · Dillingham | <0.1 mi |
| Kanakanak Hospital | Same network · Dillingham | <0.1 mi |
| TWIN HILLS VILLAGE CLINIC | Same network · Dillingham | 3.6 mi |
| Koliganek Health Clinic | Same network · Dillingham | 3.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Jake's Place
Does Jake's Place accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Jake's Place, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-842-5201 to confirm.
What kind of site is Jake's Place?
HRSA records Jake's Place as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Jake's Place?
HRSA reports 168 operating hours a week at Jake's Place. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-842-5201 for open days.
Where is Jake's Place?
Jake's Place is at 6000 Kanakanak Rd, Dillingham, AK, 99576, Dillingham Census Area. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Dillingham Census Area holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Jake's Place?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Jake's Place charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-842-5201 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION locations near Jake's Place?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION sites to Jake's Place 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.