federally qualified health center site
St. George Health Center — Saint George, Alaska
About St. George Health Center
St. George Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Saint George, Aleutians West. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at St. George Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at St. George Health Center 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, so confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1013079755.
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 St. George Health Center
St. George Health Center 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
St. George Health Center 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
St. George Health Center is at 934 Main Street, Saint George Island, AK, 99591, Aleutians West.
Saint George measures 3 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
Call 907-859-2254 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 St. George Health Center
The closest unrelated listing is Atka Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 352.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Aleutians West carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atka Health Center | Community Care Access · Atka | 352.6 mi |
| Nikolski Health Center | Community Care Access · Nikolski | 248.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about St. George Health Center
Does St. George Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
St. George Health Center carries NPI 1013079755, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 907-859-2254 to confirm.
What kind of site is St. George Health Center?
HRSA records St. George Health Center as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is St. George Health Center?
St. George Health Center is at 934 Main Street, Saint George Island, AK, 99591, Aleutians West. The area measures 3 people per square mile. Aleutians West holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at St. George Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what St. George Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-859-2254 if the required documents aren't clear.
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.