federally qualified health center site
Saint Paul CHC — Saint Paul Island, Alaska
About Saint Paul CHC
Saint Paul CHC is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Paul Island, Aleutians West Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Aleutians West Census Area.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION runs 17 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 Saint Paul CHC
Part B pays for the visit at Saint Paul CHC 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 SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1922405406.
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 Saint Paul CHC
Saint Paul CHC 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
Saint Paul CHC 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
Saint Paul CHC is at 1000 Polivenia Turnpike, Saint Paul Island, AK, 99660, Aleutians West Census Area.
Saint Paul Island measures 10 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at scf.cc.
Call 907-546-8300 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 Saint Paul CHC
The nearest SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION site is Igiugig Village Health Clinic in King Salmon, 509.4 miles away.
Kokhanok Clinic in Iliamna is the next one out, 581.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ADAK CLINIC, listed under Community Care Access, 444.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Aleutians West Census Area carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Igiugig Village Health Clinic | Same network · King Salmon | 509.4 mi |
| Kokhanok Clinic | Same network · Iliamna | 581.6 mi |
| Nondalton Clinic | Same network · Nondalton | 587.7 mi |
| Port Alsworth Health Center | Same network · Port Alsworth | 609.2 mi |
| NILAVENA SUBREGIONAL CLINIC | Same network · Pedro Bay | 610.8 mi |
| Pedro Bay Clinic | Same network · Pedro Bay | 610.9 mi |
| ADAK CLINIC | Community Care Access · Adak | 444.6 mi |
| ILIULIUK FAMILY AND HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · Unalaska | 270.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Saint Paul CHC
Does Saint Paul CHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Saint Paul CHC carries NPI 1922405406, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 907-546-8300 to confirm.
What kind of site is Saint Paul CHC?
HRSA records Saint Paul CHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Saint Paul CHC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Saint Paul CHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-546-8300 for open days.
Where is Saint Paul CHC?
Saint Paul CHC is at 1000 Polivenia Turnpike, Saint Paul Island, AK, 99660, Aleutians West Census Area. The area measures 10 people per square mile. Aleutians West Census Area holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Saint Paul CHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Saint Paul CHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-546-8300 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION locations near Saint Paul CHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION sites to Saint Paul CHC 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.