federally qualified health center site
HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC — Downey, Idaho
About HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC
HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC is a federally qualified health center site in Downey, Bannock County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1994; it reports 28 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Bannock County.
HEALTH WEST, INC runs 30 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 HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC
Part B pays for the visit at HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC 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 131815 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1588666945.
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 HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC
HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Idaho expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 394,446 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-247-4422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC 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
HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC is at 79 N Main St, Downey, ID, 83234-4703, Bannock County.
Downey measures 622 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 28 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at healthwestinc.org.
Call 208-897-5600 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 HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC
The nearest HEALTH WEST, INC site is HEALTH WEST - LAVA CHC in Lava Hot Springs, 14.1 miles away.
HEALTH WEST - PRESTON CHC in Preston is the next one out, 27.3 miles away.
Bannock County carries 21 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HEALTH WEST - LAVA CHC | Same network · Lava Hot Springs | 14.1 mi |
| HEALTH WEST - PRESTON CHC | Same network · Preston | 27.3 mi |
| CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL | Same network · Pocatello | 29.1 mi |
| INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Same network · Pocatello | 30.6 mi |
| HEALTH WEST - ADMINISTRATION OFFICE | Same network · Pocatello | 34 mi |
| HEALTH WEST - PEDIATRICS AND WOMENS HEALTH CHC | Same network · Pocatello | 34 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC
Does HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 131815 for HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 208-897-5600 to confirm.
What kind of site is HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC?
HRSA records HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1994. HEALTH WEST, INC operates it alongside 30 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC?
HRSA reports 28 operating hours a week at HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 208-897-5600 for open days.
Where is HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC?
HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC is at 79 N Main St, Downey, ID, 83234-4703, Bannock County. The area measures 622 people per square mile. Bannock County holds 21 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 208-897-5600 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTH WEST, INC locations near HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTH WEST, INC sites to HEALTH WEST - DOWNEY CHC 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 Idaho?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) reads Idaho formularies free at 1-800-247-4422.