federally qualified health center site
Gateway Classic — Saint Louis, Missouri
About Gateway Classic
Gateway Classic is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Louis, St. Louis City. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in St. Louis City.
BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS runs 13 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 Gateway Classic
Part B pays for the visit at Gateway Classic 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 BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1215692348.
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 Gateway Classic
Gateway Classic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Missouri expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,331,378 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-390-3330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Gateway Classic 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
Gateway Classic is at 2012 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63106-2819, St. Louis City.
Saint Louis measures 5,025 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 314-367-7848 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 Gateway Classic
The nearest BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS site is Confluence Prep Academy in Saint Louis, 0.5 miles away.
Vashon High School in Saint Louis is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Affinia Healthcare 1717 Biddle, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Louis City carries 21 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence Prep Academy | Same network · Saint Louis | 0.5 mi |
| Vashon High School | Same network · Saint Louis | 1 mi |
| International Institute | Same network · Saint Louis | 3.8 mi |
| Adult Services | Same network · Saint Louis | 4.3 mi |
| Health Care For Kids | Same network · Saint Louis | 4.3 mi |
| Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers | Same network · Saint Louis | 4.4 mi |
| Affinia Healthcare 1717 Biddle | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 0.4 mi |
| Affinia Healthcare Program Management Office | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 1.2 mi |
| Flance Early Learning Center | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 1.3 mi |
| Affinia Healthcare at The St. Louis Dental Center | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 1.4 mi |
| CHRISTOPHER M PALMER MD | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
| NGUYET M NGUYEN MD | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
| SINA A JASIM MD | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
| MIA CHANA WEISS MD | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
| CHARLENE M PRATHER MD | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
| REED FREDERICK WELCH PA | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Gateway Classic
Does Gateway Classic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Gateway Classic carries NPI 1215692348, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 314-367-7848 to confirm.
What kind of site is Gateway Classic?
HRSA records Gateway Classic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Gateway Classic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Gateway Classic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 314-367-7848 for open days.
Where is Gateway Classic?
Gateway Classic is at 2012 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63106-2819, St. Louis City. The area measures 5,025 people per square mile. St. Louis City holds 21 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Gateway Classic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Gateway Classic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 314-367-7848 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS locations near Gateway Classic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS sites to Gateway Classic 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 Missouri?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Missouri formularies free at 1-800-390-3330.