federally qualified health center site
Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic — Monte Vista, Colorado
About Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Monte Vista, Rio Grande County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 47 operating hours a week, in line with the 47-hour median for health center sites in Rio Grande County.
VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS runs 36 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 Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Edward M. Kennedy Health 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 Medicare billing number 061839 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1821085994.
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 Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Colorado expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,036,586 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-696-7213; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Edward M. Kennedy Health 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
Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic is at 925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista, CO, 81144-1432, Rio Grande County.
Monte Vista measures 1,645 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 47 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at vwhs.org.
Call 719-852-2512 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 Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
The nearest VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS site is Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit in Monte Vista, at the same registered coordinates.
Center Dental Clinic in Center is the next one out, 12 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Center Community Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 12 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rio Grande County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit | Same network · Monte Vista | <0.1 mi |
| Center Dental Clinic | Same network · Center | 12 mi |
| Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc., Administrative Services Building, Alamosa Dental Clinic, Counseling and Support Center | Same network · Alamosa | 15.7 mi |
| Alamosa Family Medical Center, Valley-Wide Pharmacy, or Anti-Coagulation Clinic | Same network · Alamosa | 16.2 mi |
| Convenient Care Community Clinic | Same network · Alamosa | 16.8 mi |
| Valley-Wide Health and Wellness Campus | Same network · Alamosa | 17.1 mi |
| Center Community Clinic | Community Care Access · Center | 12 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
Does Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 061839 for Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 719-852-2512 to confirm.
What kind of site is Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic?
HRSA records Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS operates it alongside 36 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic?
HRSA reports 47 operating hours a week at Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 719-852-2512 for open days.
Where is Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic?
Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic is at 925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista, CO, 81144-1432, Rio Grande County. The area measures 1,645 people per square mile. Rio Grande County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 719-852-2512 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS locations near Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS sites to Edward M. Kennedy Health 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 Colorado?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Colorado formularies free at 1-888-696-7213.