federally qualified health center site
KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST — Waimea, Hawaii
About KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST
KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST is a federally qualified health center site in Waimea, Kauai County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2001; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kauai County.
HO-OLA LAHUI HAWAII INC runs 13 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 KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST
Part B pays for the visit at KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST 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 HO-OLA LAHUI HAWAII INC; 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 KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST
KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST 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
KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST 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
KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST is at 4643 Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, HI, 96796, Kauai County.
Waimea measures 2,403 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hoolalahui.org.
Call 808-240-0100 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 KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST
The nearest HO-OLA LAHUI HAWAII INC site is HO'OLA LAHUI HAWAI'I WEST in Waimea, at the same registered coordinates.
HLH West Mobile 1 in Lihue is the next one out, 18.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ASHOK KANNAN DO, listed under Telehealth, 20.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kauai County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HO'OLA LAHUI HAWAI'I WEST | Same network · Waimea | <0.1 mi |
| HLH West Mobile 1 | Same network · Lihue | 18.1 mi |
| Admin 301 | Same network · Lihue | 19.3 mi |
| HLH Administration | Same network · Lihue | 19.3 mi |
| ASHOK KANNAN DO | Telehealth · Wailua Homesteads | 20.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST
Does KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 808-240-0100 to confirm.
What kind of site is KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST?
HRSA records KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2001. HO-OLA LAHUI HAWAII INC operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 808-240-0100 for open days.
Where is KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST?
KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST is at 4643 Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, HI, 96796, Kauai County. The area measures 2,403 people per square mile. Kauai County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 808-240-0100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HO-OLA LAHUI HAWAII INC locations near KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HO-OLA LAHUI HAWAII INC sites to KAUAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR-WEST 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.