federally qualified health center site
Gower Family Medicine — Gower, Missouri
About Gower Family Medicine
Gower Family Medicine is a federally qualified health center site in Gower, Clinton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Clinton County.
NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 19 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 Gower Family Medicine
Part B pays for the visit at Gower Family Medicine 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 290000 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1407360449.
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 Gower Family Medicine
Gower Family Medicine 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
Gower Family Medicine 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
Gower Family Medicine is at 313 S US Highway 169, Gower, MO, 64454-9116, Clinton County.
Gower measures 1,513 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 816-424-6427 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 Gower Family Medicine
The nearest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health in Saint Joseph, 15.9 miles away.
South Side Health Center in Saint Joseph is the next one out, 16.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Swope Health - Platte County, listed under Community Care Access, 22.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health | Same network · Saint Joseph | 15.9 mi |
| South Side Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 16.4 mi |
| Family Medicine Associates | Same network · Saint Joseph | 16.5 mi |
| Northwest Health Mobile Unit | Same network · Saint Joseph | 16.5 mi |
| Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 17.4 mi |
| Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 17.5 mi |
| Swope Health - Platte County | Community Care Access · Kansas City | 22.4 mi |
| Swope Health Services - Maple Woods | Community Care Access · Kansas City | 25.4 mi |
| Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Clay County Family Medicine & Dental | Community Care Access · Liberty | 25.5 mi |
| Swope Health - Excelsior Springs Pediatric Clinic | Community Care Access · Excelsior Springs | 26.1 mi |
| KELSEY LAINE ABLE DO | Provider · Clay | 27.9 mi |
| Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Northland Family Practice | Community Care Access · Kansas City | 28.8 mi |
| Swope Health Services - Northland | Community Care Access · Riverside | 29.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Gower Family Medicine
Does Gower Family Medicine accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 290000 for Gower Family Medicine, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 816-424-6427 to confirm.
What kind of site is Gower Family Medicine?
HRSA records Gower Family Medicine as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Gower Family Medicine?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Gower Family Medicine. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 816-424-6427 for open days.
Where is Gower Family Medicine?
Gower Family Medicine is at 313 S US Highway 169, Gower, MO, 64454-9116, Clinton County. The area measures 1,513 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Gower Family Medicine?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Gower Family Medicine charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 816-424-6427 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Gower Family Medicine?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Gower Family Medicine 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.