federally qualified health center site
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC — Grand Marais, Minnesota
About SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Grand Marais, Cook County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1979; it reports 51 operating hours a week, above the 42-hour median for health center sites in Cook County.
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC 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 SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN 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 Medicare billing number 47593 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1306832894.
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 SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN 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
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN 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
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC is at 513 5th Ave W, Grand Marais, MN, 55604-3017, Cook County.
Grand Marais measures 458 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 51 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sawtoothmountainclinic.org.
Call 218-387-2330 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 SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC
The nearest SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC site is ISD #166 Cook County School Building in Grand Marais, 0.3 miles away.
BIRCH GROVE CLINIC in Tofte is the next one out, 27.2 miles away.
Cook County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ISD #166 Cook County School Building | Same network · Grand Marais | 0.3 mi |
| BIRCH GROVE CLINIC | Same network · Tofte | 27.2 mi |
| GRAND PORTAGE HEALTH SERVICES | Same network · Grand Portage | 33.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC
Does SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 47593 for SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 218-387-2330 to confirm.
What kind of site is SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC?
HRSA records SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1979. SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC?
HRSA reports 51 operating hours a week at SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 218-387-2330 for open days.
Where is SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC?
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC is at 513 5th Ave W, Grand Marais, MN, 55604-3017, Cook County. The area measures 458 people per square mile. Cook County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 218-387-2330 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC locations near SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC sites to SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN 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.