federally qualified health center site
Upper Tanana Health Center North — Tok, Alaska
About Upper Tanana Health Center North
Upper Tanana Health Center North is a federally qualified health center site in Tok, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 30-hour median for health center sites in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
DENA NENA HENASH runs 24 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 Upper Tanana Health Center North
Part B pays for the visit at Upper Tanana Health Center North 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 DENA NENA HENASH; 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 Upper Tanana Health Center North
Upper Tanana Health Center North 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
Upper Tanana Health Center North 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
Upper Tanana Health Center North is at 123 Tok Cutoff Hwy, Tok, AK, 99780, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
Tok measures 169 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 tananachiefs.org.
Call 907-452-8251 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 Upper Tanana Health Center North
The nearest DENA NENA HENASH site is Upper Tanana Health Center in Tok, 7.8 miles away.
Tanacross Health Clinic in Tanacross is the next one out, 13.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Cross Road Health Ministries, Inc., listed under Community Care Access, 97.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Tanana Health Center | Same network · Tok | 7.8 mi |
| Tanacross Health Clinic | Same network · Tanacross | 13.5 mi |
| Tetlin Health Clinic | Same network · Tetlin | 19.3 mi |
| Dot Lake Clinic | Same network · Delta Junction | 40.5 mi |
| Northway Health Clinic | Same network · Northway | 42.8 mi |
| BO ZT OW ZHO Eagle Health Clinic | Same network · Eagle | 115.3 mi |
| Cross Road Health Ministries, Inc. | Community Care Access · Delta Junction | 97.4 mi |
| Interior Alaska Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Delta Junction | 96.6 mi |
| Tok Site | Community Care Access · Tok | 54.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Upper Tanana Health Center North
Does Upper Tanana Health Center North accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Upper Tanana Health Center North, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-452-8251 to confirm.
What kind of site is Upper Tanana Health Center North?
HRSA records Upper Tanana Health Center North as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. DENA NENA HENASH operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Upper Tanana Health Center North?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Upper Tanana Health Center North. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 907-452-8251 for open days.
Where is Upper Tanana Health Center North?
Upper Tanana Health Center North is at 123 Tok Cutoff Hwy, Tok, AK, 99780, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The area measures 169 people per square mile. Southeast Fairbanks Census Area holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Upper Tanana Health Center North?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Upper Tanana Health Center North charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-452-8251 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other DENA NENA HENASH locations near Upper Tanana Health Center North?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DENA NENA HENASH sites to Upper Tanana Health Center North 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.