federally qualified health center site
TELLER CLINIC — Teller, Alaska
About TELLER CLINIC
TELLER CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Teller, 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 TELLER CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at TELLER 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 1861513764.
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 TELLER CLINIC
TELLER 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
TELLER 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
TELLER CLINIC is at #1 CLINIC RD, GENERAL DELIVERY, Teller, AK, 99778, Nome Census Area.
Teller measures 124 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 907-642-3377 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 TELLER CLINIC
The nearest NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP site is BREVIG MISSION CLINIC in Brevig Mission, 21 miles away.
TOBY ANUNGAZUK SR. MEMORIAL HC in Wales is the next one out, 45.6 miles away.
Nome Census Area carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BREVIG MISSION CLINIC | Same network · Brevig Mission | 21 mi |
| TOBY ANUNGAZUK SR. MEMORIAL HC | Same network · Wales | 45.6 mi |
| LITTLE DIOMEDE CLINIC | Same network · Nome | 53.8 mi |
| Norton Sound Health Corporation Family Medical Clinic | Same network · Nome | 54.3 mi |
| KATHERINE MIKSRUAQ OLANNA MEMORIAL HC | Same network · Shishmaref | 74.5 mi |
| IRENE AUKONGAK DAGUMAAQ HC | Same network · White Mountain | 105.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TELLER CLINIC
Does TELLER CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
TELLER CLINIC carries NPI 1861513764, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 907-642-3377 to confirm.
What kind of site is TELLER CLINIC?
HRSA records TELLER 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 TELLER CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at TELLER CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-642-3377 for open days.
Where is TELLER CLINIC?
TELLER CLINIC is at #1 CLINIC RD, GENERAL DELIVERY, Teller, AK, 99778, Nome Census Area. The area measures 124 people per square mile. Nome Census Area holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TELLER CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TELLER CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-642-3377 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP locations near TELLER CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORP sites to TELLER 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.