federally qualified health center site
Kahuku — Kahuku, Hawaii
About Kahuku
Kahuku is a federally qualified health center site in Kahuku, Honolulu County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2008; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Honolulu County.
KO'OLAULOA HEALTH CENTER runs 3 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 Kahuku
Part B pays for the visit at Kahuku 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 121843 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1528026952.
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 Kahuku
Kahuku is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Hawaii expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 306,382 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-875-9229; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Kahuku 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
Kahuku is at 56-119 Pualalea St, Kahuku, HI, 96731-2052, Honolulu County.
Kahuku measures 853 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at koolauloachc.org.
Call 808-293-9231 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 Kahuku
The nearest KO'OLAULOA HEALTH CENTER site is Mobile Medical & Dental Unit in Kahuku, at the same registered coordinates.
Red Raider Health Center in Kahuku is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Wahiawa Health - Finance, Billing/Coding, HR, listed under Community Care Access, 13.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Honolulu County carries 65 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical & Dental Unit | Same network · Kahuku | <0.1 mi |
| Red Raider Health Center | Same network · Kahuku | 0.3 mi |
| Hau`ula | Same network · Hauula | 4.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health - Finance, Billing/Coding, HR | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health - Mobile Clinical and BH Bus | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health - Mobile | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health - Behavioral Health | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Center for Community Health - Admin | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health - Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.5 mi |
| Wahiawa Health - Ka'ala Elementary School | Community Care Access · Wahiawa | 13.8 mi |
| KELLY L MILOT NP | Telehealth · Waipio Acres | 14.9 mi |
| RAENA CASUGA NP | Telehealth · Waipio Acres | 14.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Kahuku
Does Kahuku accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 121843 for Kahuku, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 808-293-9231 to confirm.
What kind of site is Kahuku?
HRSA records Kahuku as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2008. KO'OLAULOA HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Kahuku?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at Kahuku. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 808-293-9231 for open days.
Where is Kahuku?
Kahuku is at 56-119 Pualalea St, Kahuku, HI, 96731-2052, Honolulu County. The area measures 853 people per square mile. Honolulu County holds 65 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Kahuku?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Kahuku charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 808-293-9231 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KO'OLAULOA HEALTH CENTER locations near Kahuku?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KO'OLAULOA HEALTH CENTER sites to Kahuku 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 Hawaii?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Hawaii formularies free at 1-888-875-9229.