federally qualified health center site
SHUNGNAK CLINIC — Shungnak, Alaska
About SHUNGNAK CLINIC
SHUNGNAK CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Shungnak, Northwest Arctic Borough. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Northwest Arctic Borough.
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION runs 12 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 SHUNGNAK CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at SHUNGNAK 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 MANIILAQ 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 SHUNGNAK CLINIC
SHUNGNAK 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
SHUNGNAK 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
SHUNGNAK CLINIC is at 80 Back Street, Shungnak, AK, 99773-0080, Northwest Arctic Borough.
Shungnak measures 28 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 907-437-2138 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 SHUNGNAK CLINIC
The nearest MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION site is KOBUK CLINIC in Kobuk, 14.6 miles away.
Ambler Clinic in Ambler is the next one out, 23.7 miles away.
Northwest Arctic Borough carries 12 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KOBUK CLINIC | Same network · Kobuk | 14.6 mi |
| Ambler Clinic | Same network · Ambler | 23.7 mi |
| SELAWIK CLINIC | Same network · Selawik | 77.6 mi |
| Sally Harvey Memorial Clinic | Same network · Noorvik | 80.6 mi |
| KIANA CLINIC | Same network · Kiana | 89.6 mi |
| Tigautchiaq Amainiq Health Clinic | Same network · Buckland | 126.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SHUNGNAK CLINIC
Does SHUNGNAK CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SHUNGNAK CLINIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-437-2138 to confirm.
What kind of site is SHUNGNAK CLINIC?
HRSA records SHUNGNAK CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SHUNGNAK CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SHUNGNAK CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 907-437-2138 for open days.
Where is SHUNGNAK CLINIC?
SHUNGNAK CLINIC is at 80 Back Street, Shungnak, AK, 99773-0080, Northwest Arctic Borough. The area measures 28 people per square mile. Northwest Arctic Borough holds 12 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SHUNGNAK CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SHUNGNAK CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-437-2138 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION locations near SHUNGNAK CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION sites to SHUNGNAK 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.