federally qualified health center site
SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC — Shaktoolik, Alaska
About SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC
SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Shaktoolik, 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 SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at SHAKTOOLIK 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 NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1518088400.
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 SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC
SHAKTOOLIK 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
SHAKTOOLIK 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
SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC is at MAIN BUSINESS CENTER ST, Shaktoolik, AK, 99771, Nome Census Area.
Shaktoolik measures 246 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 907-955-3311 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 SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC
The nearest NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP site is KOYUK CLINIC in Koyuk, 28.9 miles away.
ELIM CLINIC in Elim is the next one out, 41.1 miles away.
Nome Census Area carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KOYUK CLINIC | Same network · Koyuk | 28.9 mi |
| ELIM CLINIC | Same network · Elim | 41.1 mi |
| ANIKKAN INUIT ILLUAGUTAAT CLINIC | Same network · Unalakleet | 63.7 mi |
| NATCHIRSVIK HEALTH CLINIC | Same network · White Mountain | 64.8 mi |
| IRENE AUKONGAK DAGUMAAQ HC | Same network · White Mountain | 67.3 mi |
| ST. MICHAEL CLINIC | Same network · Saint Michael | 83.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC
Does SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC carries NPI 1518088400, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 907-955-3311 to confirm.
What kind of site is SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC?
HRSA records SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC 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 SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-955-3311 for open days.
Where is SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC?
SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC is at MAIN BUSINESS CENTER ST, Shaktoolik, AK, 99771, Nome Census Area. The area measures 246 people per square mile. Nome Census Area holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-955-3311 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP locations near SHAKTOOLIK CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP sites to SHAKTOOLIK 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.