federally qualified health center site
International Institute — Saint Louis, Missouri
About International Institute
International Institute is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Louis, St. Louis City. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 1 operating hours a week, below 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 International Institute
Part B pays for the visit at International Institute 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.
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 International Institute
International Institute 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
International Institute 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
International Institute is at 3654 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63118-3404, St. Louis City.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Saint Louis measures 5,025 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 1 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at phcenters.org.
Call 314-773-9090 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 International Institute
The nearest BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS site is Confluence Prep Academy in Saint Louis, 3.6 miles away.
Gateway Classic in Saint Louis is the next one out, 3.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Clarity Healthcare, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 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 | 3.6 mi |
| Gateway Classic | Same network · Saint Louis | 3.8 mi |
| Vashon High School | Same network · Saint Louis | 4.1 mi |
| Adult Services | Same network · Saint Louis | 4.9 mi |
| Health Care For Kids | Same network · Saint Louis | 4.9 mi |
| Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers | Same network · Saint Louis | 5 mi |
| Clarity Healthcare | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 0.7 mi |
| Affinia Healthcare 3930 S. Broadway | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 1 mi |
| Family Care Health Centers at RUNG | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 1.5 mi |
| Places for People | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 1.9 mi |
| Affinia Healthcare 2220 Lemp | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 2 mi |
| CARONDELET | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 2.2 mi |
| Affinia Healthcare at The St. Louis Dental Center | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 2.6 mi |
| FOREST PARK SOUTHEAST | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 2.6 mi |
| CHRISTOPHER M PALMER MD | Telehealth · Saint Louis | 3.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about International Institute
Does International Institute accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for International Institute, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 314-773-9090 to confirm.
What kind of site is International Institute?
HRSA records International Institute as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. 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 International Institute?
HRSA reports 1 operating hours a week at International Institute. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 314-773-9090 for open days.
Where is International Institute?
International Institute is at 3654 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63118-3404, 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 International Institute?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what International Institute charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 314-773-9090 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS locations near International Institute?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BETTY JEAN KERR PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS sites to International Institute 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.