federally qualified health center site
Port Lions Health Clinic — Port Lions, Alaska
About Port Lions Health Clinic
Port Lions Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Port Lions, Kodiak Island Borough. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with the 35-hour median for health center sites in Kodiak Island Borough.
KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION runs 7 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 Port Lions Health Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Port Lions Health 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 KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION; 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 Port Lions Health Clinic
Port Lions Health 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
Port Lions Health 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
Port Lions Health Clinic is at 500 Molina, Port Lions, AK, 99550, Kodiak Island Borough.
Port Lions measures 28 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at kodiakhealthcare.org.
Call 907-454-2275 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 Port Lions Health Clinic
The nearest KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION site is Ouzinkie Health Clinic in Kodiak, 14.3 miles away.
Carolyn Street Facility in Kodiak is the next one out, 18.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mobile Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 19.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kodiak Island Borough carries 11 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ouzinkie Health Clinic | Same network · Kodiak | 14.3 mi |
| Carolyn Street Facility | Same network · Kodiak | 18.3 mi |
| Mill Bay Clinic | Same network · Kodiak | 19.3 mi |
| Kodiak Area Native Association | Same network · Kodiak | 19.7 mi |
| Larsen Bay Health Clinic | Same network · Kodiak | 46.5 mi |
| Old Harbor Health Clinic | Same network · Kodiak | 47.1 mi |
| Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Kodiak | 19.2 mi |
| KODIAK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Kodiak | 19.2 mi |
| KCHC Administration | Community Care Access · Kodiak | 19.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Port Lions Health Clinic
Does Port Lions Health Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Port Lions Health Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-454-2275 to confirm.
What kind of site is Port Lions Health Clinic?
HRSA records Port Lions Health Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Port Lions Health Clinic?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Port Lions Health Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-454-2275 for open days.
Where is Port Lions Health Clinic?
Port Lions Health Clinic is at 500 Molina, Port Lions, AK, 99550, Kodiak Island Borough. The area measures 28 people per square mile. Kodiak Island Borough holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Port Lions Health Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Port Lions Health Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-454-2275 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION locations near Port Lions Health Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION sites to Port Lions Health 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.