federally qualified health center site
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC — Saint Paul, Minnesota
About OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Paul, Ramsey County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2026; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Ramsey County.
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. 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 OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA 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 no Medicare billing number here for OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, 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 OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Minnesota expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,150,958 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Minnesota Aging Pathways answers formulary questions free at 1-800-333-2433; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA 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
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC is at 375 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55102-1822, Ramsey County.
Saint Paul measures 5,817 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 651-290-9200 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 OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC
The nearest OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. in Saint Paul, 0.7 miles away.
Open Cities North End Clinic in Saint Paul is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DENAYER MUELLER NP, listed under Telehealth, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Ramsey County carries 24 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Saint Paul | 0.7 mi |
| Open Cities North End Clinic | Same network · Saint Paul | 1.6 mi |
| DENAYER MUELLER NP | Telehealth · Saint Paul | 0.6 mi |
| STELLA CHEMARUM | Telehealth · Saint Paul | 0.6 mi |
| MN Community Care @Union Gospel Mission | Community Care Access · Saint Paul | 0.6 mi |
| IRFAAN AHMED ABID DO | Provider · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
| MUNIR ABID MD | Provider · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
| NISHA ACHARYA M.D. | Provider · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
| ACCENTCARE MEDICAL GROUP OF MINNESOTA, PC | Provider · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
| BRETT ADAMS MD | Provider · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
| MUHANNAD ABOUD ABBASI | Provider · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
| ADULT MEDICINE PA | Nutritionist · Ramsey | 0.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC
Does OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 651-290-9200 to confirm.
What kind of site is OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC?
HRSA records OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2026. OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 651-290-9200 for open days.
Where is OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC?
OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC is at 375 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55102-1822, Ramsey County. The area measures 5,817 people per square mile. Ramsey County holds 24 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 651-290-9200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER YWCA 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 Minnesota?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Minnesota Aging Pathways reads Minnesota formularies free at 1-800-333-2433.