federally qualified health center site
SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES — Bigfork, Minnesota
About SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES
SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES is a federally qualified health center site in Bigfork, Itasca County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Itasca County.
COOK AREA HEALTH SERVICES, INC runs 10 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 SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES
Part B pays for the visit at SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES 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 COOK AREA 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 SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES
SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES 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
SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES 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
SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES is at 303 Main Ave, Bigfork, MN, 56628, Itasca County.
Bigfork measures 251 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 218-361-3190 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 SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES
The nearest COOK AREA HEALTH SERVICES, INC site is SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES in Bigfork, 0.3 miles away.
BIGFORK VALLEY CONVAL & NURSING in Bigfork is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
Itasca County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES | Same network · Bigfork | 0.3 mi |
| BIGFORK VALLEY CONVAL & NURSING | Same network · Bigfork | 0.4 mi |
| COOK CONVAL & NURSING CARE UNIT | Same network · Cook | 45.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES
Does SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 218-361-3190 to confirm.
What kind of site is SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES?
HRSA records SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. COOK AREA HEALTH SERVICES, INC operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 218-361-3190 for open days.
Where is SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES?
SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES is at 303 Main Ave, Bigfork, MN, 56628, Itasca County. The area measures 251 people per square mile. Itasca County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 218-361-3190 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COOK AREA HEALTH SERVICES, INC locations near SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COOK AREA HEALTH SERVICES, INC sites to SCENIC RIVERS HEALTH SERVICES 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.