federally qualified health center site
Traverse City West Middle School CAHC — Traverse City, Michigan
About Traverse City West Middle School CAHC
Traverse City West Middle School CAHC is a federally qualified health center site in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 32 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Grand Traverse County.
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC runs 14 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 Traverse City West Middle School CAHC
Part B pays for the visit at Traverse City West Middle School CAHC 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 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, 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 Traverse City West Middle School CAHC
Traverse City West Middle School CAHC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Michigan expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,250,601 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-803-7174; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Traverse City West Middle School CAHC 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
Traverse City West Middle School CAHC is at 3954 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49684-8946, Grand Traverse County.
Traverse City measures 1,857 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nmhsi.org.
Call 231-642-5291 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 Traverse City West Middle School CAHC
The nearest NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC site is Mobile Medical Unit #1 in Traverse City, 2.6 miles away.
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. in Traverse City is the next one out, 2.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition Mobile Medical Unit #1, listed under Community Care Access, 3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Grand Traverse County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Unit #1 | Same network · Traverse City | 2.6 mi |
| NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Traverse City | 2.6 mi |
| Traverse City Administrative Office | Same network · Traverse City | 2.7 mi |
| Traverse City East Middle School E3 | Same network · Traverse City | 5.4 mi |
| Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. | Same network · Benzonia | 23.8 mi |
| Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition Mobile Medical Unit #1 | Community Care Access · Traverse City | 3 mi |
| Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition | Community Care Access · Traverse City | 3 mi |
| Bellaire Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bellaire | 27.2 mi |
| EAST JORDAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · East Jordan | 38.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Traverse City West Middle School CAHC
Does Traverse City West Middle School CAHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Traverse City West Middle School CAHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 231-642-5291 to confirm.
What kind of site is Traverse City West Middle School CAHC?
HRSA records Traverse City West Middle School CAHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Traverse City West Middle School CAHC?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at Traverse City West Middle School CAHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 231-642-5291 for open days.
Where is Traverse City West Middle School CAHC?
Traverse City West Middle School CAHC is at 3954 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49684-8946, Grand Traverse County. The area measures 1,857 people per square mile. Grand Traverse County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Traverse City West Middle School CAHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Traverse City West Middle School CAHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 231-642-5291 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC locations near Traverse City West Middle School CAHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC sites to Traverse City West Middle School CAHC 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 Michigan?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Michigan formularies free at 1-800-803-7174.