federally qualified health center site
Pt Baker Clinic — Point Baker, Alaska
About Pt Baker Clinic
Pt Baker Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Point Baker, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Pt Baker Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Pt Baker 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 Pt Baker Clinic
Pt Baker 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
Pt Baker 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
Pt Baker Clinic is at Community Building, Point Baker, AK, 99927, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Point Baker measures 13 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-874-7000 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 Pt Baker Clinic
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Whale Pass Clinic in Ketchikan, 34.5 miles away.
Wrangell Behavioral Health in Wrangell is the next one out, 39.4 miles away.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whale Pass Clinic | Same network · Ketchikan | 34.5 mi |
| Wrangell Behavioral Health | Same network · Wrangell | 39.4 mi |
| Wrangell Dental Clinic | Same network · Wrangell | 39.4 mi |
| Wrangell Medical Clinic | Same network · Wrangell | 39.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Pt Baker Clinic
Does Pt Baker Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Pt Baker Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-874-7000 to confirm.
What kind of site is Pt Baker Clinic?
HRSA records Pt Baker Clinic as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. 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 Pt Baker Clinic?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Pt Baker Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-874-7000 for open days.
Where is Pt Baker Clinic?
Pt Baker Clinic is at Community Building, Point Baker, AK, 99927, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The area measures 13 people per square mile. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Pt Baker Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Pt Baker Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-874-7000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Pt Baker Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Pt Baker 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.