federally qualified health center site
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC — Shishmaref, Alaska
About KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC is a federally qualified health center site in Shishmaref, Nome Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1970; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Nome Census Area.
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP runs 15 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 KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC
Part B pays for the visit at KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC 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 NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1528188729.
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 KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC 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
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC 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
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC is at 3066 Lagoonview, Shishmaref, AK, Nome Census Area.
Shishmaref measures 275 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nortonsoundhealth.org.
Call 907-649-2127 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 KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC
The nearest NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP site is TOBY ANUNGAZUK SR. MEMORIAL HC in Wales, 58.9 miles away.
BREVIG MISSION CLINIC in Brevig Mission is the next one out, 64.4 miles away.
Nome Census Area carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TOBY ANUNGAZUK SR. MEMORIAL HC | Same network · Wales | 58.9 mi |
| BREVIG MISSION CLINIC | Same network · Brevig Mission | 64.4 mi |
| TELLER CLINIC | Same network · Teller | 74.5 mi |
| LITTLE DIOMEDE CLINIC | Same network · Nome | 122.7 mi |
| Norton Sound Health Corporation Family Medical Clinic | Same network · Nome | 122.9 mi |
| NATCHIRSVIK HEALTH CLINIC | Same network · White Mountain | 127.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC
Does KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC carries NPI 1528188729, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 907-649-2127 to confirm.
What kind of site is KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC?
HRSA records KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1970. NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-649-2127 for open days.
Where is KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC?
KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC is at 3066 Lagoonview, Shishmaref, AK, Nome Census Area. The area measures 275 people per square mile. Nome Census Area holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-649-2127 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP locations near KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP sites to KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC 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.