federally qualified health center site
KING COVE CLINIC — King Cove, Alaska
About KING COVE CLINIC
KING COVE CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in King Cove, Aleutians East Borough. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1997; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Aleutians East Borough.
EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES INC runs 6 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 KING COVE CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at KING COVE 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 353161 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 KING COVE CLINIC
KING COVE 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
KING COVE 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
KING COVE CLINIC is at Solcum Dr, King Cove, AK, 99612, Aleutians East Borough.
King Cove measures 36 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 eatribes.org.
Call 907-497-2311 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 KING COVE CLINIC
The nearest EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES INC site is Anna Hoblet Memorial Clinic in False Pass, 49.7 miles away.
SAND POINT CLINIC in Sand Point is the next one out, 66.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is JILLIAN ARMELE PA, listed under Telehealth, 2.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Aleutians East Borough carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Hoblet Memorial Clinic | Same network · False Pass | 49.7 mi |
| SAND POINT CLINIC | Same network · Sand Point | 66.5 mi |
| ANNA LIVINGSTON MEMORIAL CLINIC | Same network · Cold Bay | 78.4 mi |
| ANESIA KUDRIN MEMORIAL CLINIC | Same network · Akutan | 152.4 mi |
| EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES, INC. | Same network · Anchorage | 618.8 mi |
| ADAK CLINIC | Same network · Adak | 628.1 mi |
| JILLIAN ARMELE PA | Telehealth · King Cove | 2.8 mi |
| KRISTA ROSE PA | Telehealth · King Cove | 2.8 mi |
| VALERIE SMITH PA | Telehealth · King Cove | 2.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KING COVE CLINIC
Does KING COVE CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 353161 for KING COVE CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 907-497-2311 to confirm.
What kind of site is KING COVE CLINIC?
HRSA records KING COVE CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1997. EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES INC operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KING COVE CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KING COVE CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-497-2311 for open days.
Where is KING COVE CLINIC?
KING COVE CLINIC is at Solcum Dr, King Cove, AK, 99612, Aleutians East Borough. The area measures 36 people per square mile. Aleutians East Borough holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KING COVE CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KING COVE CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-497-2311 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES INC locations near KING COVE CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EASTERN ALEUTIAN TRIBES INC sites to KING COVE 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.